Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center 20132014

FAMILY WORKSHOPS

FALL
Marvelous Museums Dates l Saturdays: Sept. 14Oct. 5 Time l 10am12pm Recommended Ages l 3.56 Years Introduce your child to the museum and its trea sures. We will explore why museums are impor tant and how we can learn and have fun in them. www.marvelousmuseums.eventbrite.com Row, Row, Row Your Boat Dates l Saturdays: Oct. 12Nov. 2 Dates l Mondays: Oct. 21Nov. 18 (Excluding Nov. 11) Time l 10am12pm Recommended Ages l 318 Months Join us for a sailing adventure through several there is for a baby to know about transportation on the water. Sat: www.infantsfall.eventbrite.com Mon: www.infantsfall2.eventbrite.com

The Science of Art Dates l Saturdays: Feb. 122 Time l 10am12pm Recommended Ages l 3.56 Years Explore the masterpieces of the Smithsonian and the what and how behind their creation. www.seecscience.eventbrite.com

SPRING
Tiny Gardeners Dates l Saturdays: March 122 Time l 10am12pm S Pl R IN G Recommended Ages 318 Months Filling and dumping, digging in the dirt, stopping www.seecgardeners.eventbrite.com Where Does It Come From? Dates l Saturdays: March 122 Time l 10am12pm Recommended Ages l 19 Months3 Years Your toddler can easily recognize their favorite foods, but do they really know where they come from? Join us as we explore foods on their journey from nature to table. www.seecwhere.eventbrite.com What Does It Mean? Dates l Saturdays: April 26May 17 Time l 10am12pm Recommended Ages l 3.56 Years From portrait to landscape, children discover art through its many forms and meanings. www.seecmean.eventbrite.com

WINTER
Baby Its Cold Outside! Dates l Saturdays: Jan. 425 Time l 10am12pm Recommended Ages l 318 Months Come in from the cold and join us for a snowy experience. In this class infants explore some of our favorite winter wonders. www.seeccold.eventbrite.com Animal Stories Dates l Saturdays: Jan. 425 Time l 10am12pm Recommended Ages l 19 Months3 Years Captivating stories coupled with museum visits that will teach your toddler about some of their favorite animals. www.seecanimalstories.eventbrite.com
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Cost: $170 per parent/child Registration: rasoc@si.edu, 202-633-0121, eventbrite.com

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center 20132014

Alumni Events Professional Development
SEEC offers a unique professional development experience with its blend of museum and early childhood expertise, all framed by the Smithsonian collections.

These specially designed alumni events give parents the opportunity to enjoy a light light breakfast with old friends while their children get reacquainted with the museums.

FALL
SEEC Agents of Conservation Dates l Saturdays, Oct. 12- Nov. 2 Time l 10am-12pm Cost l $170 We need your help!! Mysterious agents have been causing objects in the collections to deteriorate, crack, and fade. Join forces with fellow SEEC alum to form an elite conservation squad to determine the cause of this decay and how to www.seecconservation.eventbrite.com Om Dates l Saturday, Nov. 23 Time l 10am12pm Cost l $60 We could all use a little more calm in our lives! While parents are enjoying some kid-free time, their children will experience the Arthur M. Sacklers Yoga: The Art of Transformation and learn some yoga themselves. www.seecom.eventbrite.com

FALL
Learning Through Objects Date l Nov. 7 8 Time l 8:45am to 4:00pm (both days) Location l Smithsonian Institution Castle Library Cost l $400 Early Bird l $425 After October 7 Participants learn how museum objects help young children build critical thinking skills and understand their world.

WINTER
Literacy Development for Toddlers and Twos Using Storytelling and Fine Arts Date l Wednesday, Jan. 29 Time l 3:30pm6:30pm Location l Smithsonian American Art Museum Cost l $150 Learn how to develop a curiosity that promotes early literacy by incorporating the arts, the community and everyday objects into classroom activities.

SPRING
Popcorn on the Mall Dates l Saturday, April 12th Time l 10am1pm Cost l $60 While youre enjoying breakfast, your children will spend the morning with Dr. Adamski learning the art of observation. The day will feathered friends on the Mall.
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SPRING
Play, Inquiry and Narrative: Using Museums and Objects to Expand Cognitive Skills in Young Children Dates l May 1 and 2 Time l 8:45am4:00pm (both days) Cost l $400 Early Bird l $425 After April 1 Explores how objects and museums support a childs use of play, narrative and inquiry to develop early literacy and problem solving skills.

Registration: rasoc@si.edu or 202-633-0121

Registration: bowersb@si.edu or 202-633-9587