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Duration: 60 minutes
Available April-September
Buzz, flutter, plant, and play! Young learners will explore the important work of pollinators through storytelling, movement, observation, and hands-on activities that introduce butterflies, bees, plant-pollinator relationships, and simple ways to support local ecosystems.
Butterflies and Bees Storytime
Students will listen to an engaging and educational story about butterflies and bees, learning about their life cycles, behaviors, and importance in nature.
Play the Pollinator Game
Students will engage in a fun, hands-on game that teaches them about the essential role of pollinators like bees and butterflies in our ecosystem.
Plant Seeds for Pollinators
To support local pollinators, children will participate in a seed-planting activity and learn about how they can help keep pollinators healthy.
Through stories, games, planting, and close observation, students will build curiosity and early environmental awareness while discovering just how much our communities depend on busy pollinators.
Learning Objectives
- Students will name at least two examples of pollinators in our community.
- Students will engage in career exploration by identifying one way in which we can help the pollinators in our community.
- Students will show listening comprehension skills by answering up to two simple “wh” questions about a story.
- Students will demonstrate observation skills by identifying up to 4 colors they see in the space around them.
- Follows two-step unrelated directions (CLLD1.1y)
- Demonstrates understanding by answering questions (CLLD1.1x)
- Notices and talks with adults about changes in nature and in substances (e.g., water to ice) (CD1.1i)
Pricing:
Payment can be made before the program, or we can invoice following your program.
- Programs at the Museum are $4.50 per student.
All adults accompanying a field trip are free. - Programs at your location are $4.50 per student.
- Virtual education programs are $125 per program.
Reservations are required for all programs and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs fill quickly in the fall and spring, so make your reservations a minimum of two weeks in advance.
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