New Program for Littlest Learners
2/6/24, 5:00 AM
Tots at Tri-Cities is our brand-new program series that takes place at the Museum and is designed with preschool-aged children in mind.
Each session offers a topic that we explore through stories, materials, and the Museum itself by doing what this age group does best: play! Topics include:
From Sheep to Shawl: All about Textiles
Will it Roll? Exploring movement
From Garden to Table: All about food
Searching for Shapes
and more!
This foundation is so important to a future understanding of -and belonging in- the world. Without an understanding of numbers and time, it’s impossible to grasp the concept of the ‘past’. Without an exploration of letters, words, place names, or descriptions, we are ill-equipped to take in the full detail of the people, places, and happenings around us. And without a place and space to connect with these elements and with our community, we fail to provide a sense of both belonging and autonomy.
By breaking big historical topics (‘the past’, ‘historical figure’ or ‘momentous event’) down into these explorable elements for our youngest learners, TCHM is helping lay the foundation for engaged future citizens who can not only connect with their present and past, but are boldly curious to do so. When we invite everyone to explore the Museum in a way that is meaningful to them, no matter their age - that is exactly how we fulfill our mission.
