Celebrate Chinese New Year
The Celebrate Chinese New Year program introduces traditions and customs of the Chinese people as they bring in the New Year.
The program offers an interactive introduction using International children's art followed by hands-on opportunities for children to experience traditional clothing, authentic cultural objects and learn about Chinese customs of the celebration. As a closure, chldren will hold a traditional Chinese Dragon Parade!
An age appropriate program for:
• Preschool - Grade 2: $80 for 60 minutes (up to 25 students)
• Grades 3-5: $90 for 75 minutes (up to 25 students)
• Programs scheduled on Saturday are $110
• Program adjustments can be made to serve community organization and libraries.
TO SCHEDULE AN OUTREACH PROGRAM, call or e-mail the Outreach Educator, Sheileen Nicholson, at: (518) 793-2773 or education@worldchildrensmuseum.org
The Mexican Celebrations: Día de los muertos program introduces Day of the Dead, a significant Mexican celebration of ancestors, culture and heritage.
The program offers an interactive introduction delving into Mexican culture, the history of the celebration and the types of events that are held to honor ancestors. Children have a hands-on opportunity to try on clothing and masks from the Museum’s collection, view International children's art and practice the Mexican art of paper cutting known as Papel picado.
An age appropriate program for:
• Grades 3-10: $80 for 60 minutes (up to 25 students)
• Programs scheduled on Saturday are $110
• Program adjustments can be made to serve community organization and libraries.
TO SCHEDULE AN OUTREACH PROGRAM, call or e-mail the Outreach Educator, Sheileen Nicholson, at: (518) 793-2773 or education@worldchildrensmuseum.org
The Welcome Home, Japan program invites children to learn about and compare traditional Japanese homes with homes from this area of the USA.
The program invites exploration using International children's art followed by an opportunity for children to view and examine authentic Japanese objects. As a closure, children create a Japanese craft.
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This program was made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). |
An age appropriate program for:
• Grades 2-5: $90 for 75 minutes (up to 25 students)
• Programs scheduled on Saturday are $110
• Program adjustments can be made to serve community organization and libraries.
TO SCHEDULE AN OUTREACH PROGRAM, call or e-mail the Outreach Educator, Sheileen Nicholson, at: (518) 793-2773 or education@worldchildrensmuseum.org
The Great Grains: Corn, Rice and Wheat program explores the place of these three grains in world cultures.
The program invites exploration using International children's art showing images of how these grains are used worldwide followed by hands-on opportunities for children to weigh grains, set an international table and create a craft project.
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This program was made possible with funds from Cohoes Savings Foundation |
An age appropriate program for:
• Preschol - Grade 2: $80 for 60 minutes (up to 25 students)
• Programs scheduled on Saturday are $110
• Program adjustments can be made to serve community organization and libraries.
TO SCHEDULE AN OUTREACH PROGRAM, call or e-mail the Outreach Educator, Sheileen Nicholson, at: (518) 793-2773 or education@worldchildrensmuseum.org
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The World Awareness Children’s Museum offers special Outreach Programs and hands-on activities to assist Girl Scouts in earning the following achievements:
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Brownies: Around the World Try It
Juniors: World Neighbors Badge, Global Awareness Badge |
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FOR DETAILS ON PRICING FOR THESE PROGRAMS AND WHAT CAN BE COVERED IN EACH, call or e-mail the Outreach Educator, Sheileen Nicholson, at: (518) 793-2773 or education@worldchildrensmuseum.org
