April - Zoe From Outer Space

Fly into space with Zoe as she explores our solar system on the edge of the Milky Way. Children will:

• Learn interesting facts about the sun, moon, and each of the 8 planets
• Find out why earth is a unique planet, able to support life
• Zoom into space and enjoy an imaginary walk in outer space
• Hear a story around the theme of space and aliens

May - Exploring the Rainforest

As children go on an imaginary hike through a rainforest, they will be introduced to its layers, terminology, animals, plants, food chains, and symbiotic relationships. Topics covered:

• Location of rainforests in the world – maps/globes
• What is a rainforest?
• Climate of the rainforests
• Diversity of plant and animal life
• Importance of rainforests and dangers facing them

How can we help save them? Children will enjoy the story "The Umbrella" by Jan Brett as well as singing and dancing

July - Red, White And Blue

Celebrate America’s birthday with patriotic clown!

• Learn interesting facts about the sun, moon, and each of the 8 planets
• How old is America this year?
• July 4th celebrations
• Discover how America became a new country – brief overview of The Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War
• Why does our flag have 50 stars and 13 stripes?
• Kids are reminded that the US is a “melting pot” of people of diverse cultures and nationalities, adding to the richness of our nation
• Enjoy the story Silent Movie – a story depicting the courage of Swedish immigrants

August - Polly Pilgrim and the First Thanksgiving

Board the Mayflower and sail with Polly pilgrim across the Atlantic Ocean to the new world! Kids will:

• Discover why the pilgrims left England
• Find out about life on the Mayflower
• Learn how Plymouth Rock was established
• Hear about the very first thanksgiving

Presented through story, song and dance!

November - Squanto and the First Thanksgiving

Children will learn of the coming of the pilgrims to the “New World” as seen through Squanto’s eyes. Topics covered:

• Culture of the Wampanoag tribe
• How the native Indians lived off the land
• Children will learn how Squanto was captured, sold into slavery and then returned to his homeland
• Squanto’s friendship with the pilgrims and their very first Thanksgiving
• This is presented through story, song and dance!

December - Holidays around the world with Mrs Clause and Ellie Elf

Children will learn of the coming of the pilgrims to the Mrs. Claus/Ellie elf comes all the way from the North Pole to spread Christmas cheer and to enjoy holiday traditions. Topics covered:

• The history of Christmas trees and why we decorate them
• Why were evergreens important symbols to ancient cultures, such as the Romans and Egyptians, during the Winter Solstice?
• Hanukkah
• Kwanzaa
• A story performed with props – Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett, or Michke - a bear who learns about the joy of giving at Christmas time
• Fun Christmas songs and dance