The Museum will be closed January 20th in preparation for our new Special Exhibition, Da Vinci's First Flight Opening February 1st.

Little Engineers


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Little Engineers Fall: Curious Creators

Children are filled with a sense of wonder, of exploring, or what's next and this series will foster this potential. Through hands-on experiences, playful, open-ended learning, noticing the small things and the big picture children will develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

When: Wednesday Mornings from 9 to 10 am

What: Discuss Science, Experience Hands-on Activities, and Private Museum Exploration.

Price: $23 a Child/Caregiver pair. Buy 3 get 1 free.

Dec Holidays from Around the World

12/4 Diwali- India's most important holiday about light and color

12/11 Lunar New Year- Celebrated through out the Far East this celebration is about new beginnings and family

12/18 Winter Solstice- The shortest day of the year is filled with nature and spices

Little Engineers Spring: Beyond Boundaries

Children are filled with a sense of wonder, of exploring, or what's next and this series will foster this potential. Through hands-on experiences, playful, open-ended learning, noticing the small things and the big picture children will develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

When: Wednesday Mornings from 9 to 10 am

What: Discuss Science, Experience Hands-on Activities, and Private Museum Exploration.

Price: $23 a Child/Caregiver pair. Buy 3 get 1 free.

January Seasons

1/8- Museum Closed

1/15 Spring / Summer- Escape the cold as we discover all spring and summer have to offer,

1/22 Autumn- Cozy up as we delve into the wonders of autumn.

1/29 Winter- Brrr...lets step into a winter wonderland

February STEAM 

2/5 Science-  Don your lab coat as we take on the role of scientists

2/12 Engineer- Solve some problems from mechanical to computer to environmental.

2/19 Art  -See how art and innovation combine.

2/26 Math- Discover how fun numbers, counting, measuring, and math can be.

March How We Study Space

3/5 Physics- Lets experiment with gravity, magnets, and light as it relates to space.

3/12 Telescopes- Peer through the lens at close and distant objects

3/19 Satellites- Lets explore all the ways satellites help us in our daily lives.

3/26 Rovers/ Probes- From the moon to Mars and beyond what are we exploring?

April Biomes

4/2 Spring Break

4/9 Tundra- Wild plains, limited vegetation and polar bears.

4/16 Rainforest- Biodiversity, wet and warm.

4/23 Desert- Sandy, dry, hot and intense.

4/30 Ocean- Swim in the vast Pacific as we learn about animals and plants in this habitat.

May Human Body

5/7 Mental- Lets explore us.. our brain and senses.

5/14 Physical-  Lets explore us. the way we move, and what we eat.

5/21 Emotional- Lets explore us.. how we breath, process, and  feel.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I register two children?

Of course, as long as both are ages 2-5.
 

Can we stay to explore the Museum more after class?

Absolutely! 
 

Can I take only one class? All of the classes? Does my child need to know anything in particular to participate?

Classes are designed to be stand-alone lessons, with no prerequisite knowledge or skills besides a willingness to be curious and have fun! Feel free to pick your favorite or sign up for them all. 
 

Are we only going to learn about planes?

Not at all! While we love aviation, Little Engineers encourages children to ask questions about the world around them, and find the science and engineering in their everyday lives. 
 

My child is bright and chatty/shy and methodical/full of energy/not reading yet/reading at a third grade level. Will they be a good fit for this program?

Absolutely. Our lesson plans are highly flexible and child-driven, and all activities are easily adapted to any ability level. Most importantly, our main goal is to have fun!
 

Who will be teaching the class?

Ms. Sam enjoys reading and discussing books, has a big imagination, and loves to build and solve puzzles.

Ms. Anney loves cats and cows, enjoys reading stories, and enjoys playing and collaborating.

 

Still have more questions? 

Contact us at education@sdasm.org

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