The Children's Metamorphosis — a museum for growing children in downtown Derry NH
The Children's Metamorphosis — a museum for growing children in downtown Derry NH
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The Met Preschool Workshops are designed for children between the ages of 3 and 4 years old and taught by early childhood educators.
Each workshop is one hour in length and taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April thru June and on Wednesdays in July and August, from 10 AM to 11 AM. You may register your child for 1 or all 31 programs. The tuition is $10 per workshop for members and $12 per workshop for non members.
Please download the registration form (PDF) and return it with your tuition payment. NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. A full refund will be made if a program is cancelled.
Chicks & Ducks & Geese better scurry
Tuesday 4/17/07
We will learn about our fine feathered friends and fowl!
Our birdies fly back north
Thursday 4/19/07
Decorate your own birdhouse and explore different kinds of bird homes.
Spring Planting
Tuesday 4/24/07
Let’s go outside and get dirty. We will be going outside to the museum garden to do some spring planting and prepare some seedlings to take home.
April Showers
Thursday 4/26/07
April Showers bring May flowers and fun facts and crafts.
Let’s Celebrate May!
Tuesday 5/01/07
Celebrate the month of May with May Baskets and much more.
Let’s Celebrate May!
Thursday 5/03/07
Celebrate the month of May with May Baskets and much more.
Caterpillars to Butterflies
Tuesday 5/08/07
Explore the life of a caterpillar’s journey to a butterfly.
Wild Flower Power
Thursday 5/10/07
Everything is coming up roses..and violets and tulips daffodils.
Nursery Rhymes
Tuesday 5/15/07
We are going to read and make crafts based on old fashion Nursery Rhymes
Nursery Rhymes
Thursday 5/17/07
We are going to read and make crafts based on old fashion Nursery Rhymes
Princess Day
Tuesday 5/22/07
Wear your fanciest dress and join the royal party.
Pirate Day
Thursday 5/24/07
Ahoy, Mateys! Help find the missing treasure chest and live the life of a pirate
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
Tuesday 5/29/07
Butterflies, beetles, dragonflies and more! Get to know these amazing creatures and spot them in your yard.
Slow to a Crawl
Thursday 5/31/07
We will explore the world of snails and other creepy crawly animals.
Mud and Suds
Tuesday 6/05/07
Get your hands dirty! This class offers art and play experiences with all kinds of “messy” Materials. * Please dress appropriately*
Wonderful Weaving
Thursday 6/07/07
Learn how to weave with different materials such as paper, yarn and feathers.
Building
Tuesday 6/12/07
Construct and create with different and unexpected types materials.
Flags
Thursday 6/14/07
Celebrate Flag Day. Learn all about our Grand Old Flag and flags from all over the world. Create your own flag
Summer is here!
Tuesday 6/19/07
Celebrate the dog days of summer with crafts and activities
Silly Snakes
Thursday 6/21/07
Learn some slithery facts about snakes and make one to take home.
Games in the Garden
Tuesday 6/26/07
It’s all about the outside! We are going to be playing with bubbles, jump ropes and more in our garden.
Stepping Stones
Thursday 6/28/07
Make a stepping stone for your garden. Bring some mementos or trinkets to decorate your stone.
By the Sea
Wednesday 7/11/07
Build sand castles and learn about the ocean.
Dr. Seuss Chef
Wednesday 7/18/07
We will enter the culinary world of Dr. Seuss and let the Cat in The Hat be our guide.
Fun with Shapes
Wednesday 7/25/07
Colorful crafts and games using shapes!
Winter in August
Wednesday 8/01/07
Discovery how cold it can be in August. Make your own snow cone and ice cube painting.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wednesday 8/08/07
Bring your favorite teddy bear for our special day! Our morning of fun will include teddy bear songs, stories, and crafts
Eating the Alphabet by Bill Martin Jr.
Wednesday 8/15/07
The Alphabet has never been more tasty. Learn about fruits & vegetables from A to Z while reading this book by Bill Martin Jr. We will be tasting and preparing different fruits and veggies
Dino Days
Wednesday 8/22/07
Dig into the world of dinosaurs! Meet the creatures who once ruled the earth.
The Rabbits of Beatrix Potter
Tuesday 8/28/07
The original Peter Rabbit has never been so much fun as when reading books by Beatrix Potter. We will make our own Peter to explore the farmers’ garden.
Fairies
Thursday 8/30/07
In this workshop we will explore the world of fairies and create our fairy dust and wands.