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– Family Fun at Niantic Children’s Museum: Wild Weather and Animals Abound
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– Discover upcoming hands-on programs at the Niantic Children’s Museum: Wild Weather (a multi-week, weather-themed homeschool-style series) and Animals Abound Preschool Drop-in (weekly animal-themed drop-ins). This guide covers what kids will learn, activity ideas to try at home, and parent tips to make the most of each visit. Includes key details like age ranges, session lengths, and registration notes.
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– Wild Weather
– What it is: A five-week, 2-hour session series exploring weather and how it affects the natural world. Geared toward ages 5-8, with activities designed to practice math, reading, and writing within weather-themed lessons.
– What kids will learn: Weather concepts (sun, snow, ice, storms), how animals adapt to cold, hands-on art like sun prints, and science inquiry skills.
– Home activity ideas: Create a simple weather journal, make sun prints with sun-sensitive paper, observe daily weather and draw comparisons, start a small “weather scrapbook” with cut-out photos and simple captions.
– Parent tips: Pre-register for member or nonmember pricing; note that active Museum membership is required for member pricing; expect a snack and bathroom break during sessions.
– Details (example): Five-week series, Tuesdays Oct 14–Nov 11, 1–3 pm. For 5–8 year olds who can attend independently. $110 member, $170 nonmember (includes Museum admission). Limited space; pre-registration required.
– Animals Abound Preschool Drop-in
– What it is: A weekly drop-in program for 2–5 year olds (caregivers welcome) focusing on animals from different environments. Each week features a new animal theme.
– What kids will learn: Animals and habitats, basic classification, and early science concepts through hands-on exploration and themed activities.
– Home activity ideas: Animal scavenger hunt at home or in the yard, animal sounds matching, simple habitat diorama with recyclable materials.
– Parent tips: Drop-in sessions are $11 per class and do not include Museum admission. Check the weekly theme calendar (Pets Galore, Frogs, Hermit Crabs, Periwinkle Snails, etc.) and come prepared for a short, engaged session.
– Details (example): Fridays Oct 7, 14, 21, 10–11 am (example dates). For 2–5 year olds, caregivers welcome. $11 per class; does not include Museum admission.
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– Include clear dates, times, pricing, and registration links (e.g., All Events page or education contact).
– Ensure membership and pricing details reflect current policies.
– Consider adding a call-to-action: “Register today at [museum events page] or contact education@niantickids.org for questions.”
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