Animal Tales Little Explorers Junior Naturalists AROUND ... · Examine, describe and compare animal...
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Highly interactive 30 minute learning experience includes live animals, animal related touchable objects, math and literacy components and creative movement. Our Animal Friends Practice using our gentle hands, quiet voices and kind words to greet new animal friends. Creatures of the Night Solve riddles to uncover the critters who are awake while we are sleeping. Find out how these animals use their senses to navigate in the darkness! Fuzzy and Furry Who has the softest fur? Decide for yourself as we touch several cute and cuddly mammals. Leaping Lizards Be introduced to some incredible lizards with special tongues, spiky tails and colorful scales. Frog Frolic Observe frogs who climb, swim, dig and JUMP! Sing a frog song and act out metamorphosis! Turtle Trek Meet a variety of turtles from around the world. Uncover the secrets of their shell. Lots of Legs Use a magnifying glass to examine little creatures. Discover what makes them insects. Fabulous Feathers Explore eggs and feathers! Have nose to beak encounters with a few fine feathered friends! Animal Tales Preschool- Kindergarten Little Explorers Kindergarten-Second Grade* Junior Naturalists Third Grade-Fifth Grade* Safari AROUND THE WORLD Pre-K-Fourth Grade Highly interactive 45 minute learning experience is inquiry based using live animals, biofacts and engaging multi-sensory activities. *30 minute modified program for ages 3-4. Respecting Animal Differences How do we show respect and kindness to all? … by meeting creatures furry, scaly and small! Wildlife Wardrobe Examine, describe and compare animal body coverings to classify different animal groups. Animal Parade Animals who hop, fly and swim will help us solve the mystery of how animals move around! Munch and Crunch Predict what the animals will eat. Then observe these animals eating their favorite treat! The Perfect Pet Figure out which animals can be good pets then learn how to care for a variety of animals! Sensational Safari Identify how large ears, whiskers, antennae and sticky tongues help several animals survive. Creature Collage A colorful bird and camouflaged animals lead us to discover the importance of color in nature. Earth’s Little Helpers Compare and contrast how people and animals help our planet. Celebrate Earth Day everyday! Highly interactive 45 minute learning experience is inquiry based using live animals, biofacts and scientific tools. Students practice science processing skills in cooperative activities. *Modified program for 1st and 2nd Grade. Marvelous Mammals Figure out the characteristics of all mammals, then meet three mammals for an in-depth study. Scales and Slime Compare, contrast and classify reptiles and amphibians. Dispel myths about them as well! Winged Wonders A hands-on exploration on a variety of birds will allow us to investigate their specific adaptations. Invertebrate Investigation Develop an appreciation for these creatures by handling and observing some spineless wonders. Amazing Animal Adaptations Recognize how specific structures on animal bodies help them to thrive in their environment. Gobble It Up Skull examination and observation of animals eating will lead us to understand the food chain. Planet Patrol Identify the causes of animal endangerment, then share ideas to make our world a better place! I Wonder Why…? Formulate questions, then investigate using live animals during this custom designed program. Each 30-45 minute learning experience is geared for the specific grade level of your students. Live animals and participatory activities will bring each habitat alive! • Introductions to Habitats • City Critters • Pond Pals • Tropical Treasures • Desert Dwellers • Ocean Wonders PROGRAM INFORMATION All topics are available as individual pro- grams. However, we recommend multiple topics to create an expanded understanding and promote an interest in science. School & Camp Outreach Program Rates (additional travel fees may apply) $125/classroom for 1-2 same day classes $100/classroom for 3-5 same day classes Multi-Session Plans Offered Students will experience at least four out- reach visits throughout the year. Ask about our discounted rate for 4-5 same day classes. Class Size: To ensure positive interaction and an enriching experience for all, please abide by these maximum class sizes and classes cannot be combined: Age 2 up to 12 students per class Ages 3 up to 15 students per class Ages 4-5 up to 20 students per class K-5th Grade up to 32 students per class Special Needs Groups: contact us for details Field Trip to The Art Farm in the City Amazing 60 min. program includes up-close encounters with many types of animals! $10/child - Classes cannot be combined. Questions & Reservation Please contact Gabby Sachs 212-410-3117 • [email protected]
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Highly interactive 30 minute learning experience includes live animals, animal related touchable objects, math and literacy components and creative movement.
Our Animal FriendsPractice using our gentle hands, quiet voices and kind words to greet new animal friends. Creatures of the NightSolve riddles to uncover the critters who are awake while we are sleeping. Find out how these animals use their senses to navigate in the darkness! Fuzzy and FurryWho has the softest fur? Decide for yourself as we touch several cute and cuddly mammals. Leaping LizardsBe introduced to some incredible lizards with special tongues, spiky tails and colorful scales. Frog FrolicObserve frogs who climb, swim, dig and JUMP! Sing a frog song and act out metamorphosis! Turtle TrekMeet a variety of turtles from around the world. Uncover the secrets of their shell. Lots of LegsUse a magnifying glass to examine little creatures. Discover what makes them insects.
Fabulous FeathersExplore eggs and feathers! Have nose to beak encounters with a few fine feathered friends!
Animal TalesPreschool- Kindergarten
Little Explorers Kindergarten-Second Grade*
Junior NaturalistsThird Grade-Fifth Grade*
Safari AROUND THE WORLD
Pre-K-Fourth Grade
Highly interactive 45 minute learning experience is inquiry based using live animals, biofacts and engaging multi-sensory activities.
*30 minute modified program for ages 3-4.
Respecting Animal DifferencesHow do we show respect and kindness to all? … by meeting creatures furry, scaly and small! Wildlife Wardrobe Examine, describe and compare animal body coverings to classify different animal groups. Animal ParadeAnimals who hop, fly and swim will help us solve the mystery of how animals move around! Munch and CrunchPredict what the animals will eat. Then observe these animals eating their favorite treat! The Perfect PetFigure out which animals can be good pets then learn how to care for a variety of animals! Sensational SafariIdentify how large ears, whiskers,antennae and sticky tongues help several animals survive. Creature CollageA colorful bird and camouflaged animals lead us to discover the importance of color in nature. Earth’s Little HelpersCompare and contrasthow people and animals help our planet. Celebrate Earth Day everyday!
Highly interactive 45 minute learning experience is inquiry based using live animals, biofacts and scientific tools. Students practice science processing skills in cooperative activities.
*Modified program for 1st and 2nd Grade.
Marvelous MammalsFigure out the characteristicsof all mammals, then meetthree mammals for an in-depth study. Scales and SlimeCompare, contrast and classify reptiles and amphibians. Dispel myths about them as well! Winged Wonders A hands-on exploration on a variety of birds will allow us to investigate their specific adaptations. Invertebrate InvestigationDevelop an appreciation for these creatures by handling and observing some spineless wonders. Amazing Animal AdaptationsRecognize how specific structures on animal bodies help them to thrive in their environment. Gobble It Up Skull examination and observation of animals eating will lead us to understand the food chain.
Planet PatrolIdentify the causes of animal
endangerment, then share ideas to make our world a better place!
I Wonder Why…?Formulate questions, then
investigate using live animals during this custom designed program.
Each 30-45 minute learning experience is geared for the specific grade level of your students. Live animals and participatory activities will bring each habitat alive!
• Introductions to Habitats• City Critters• Pond Pals• Tropical Treasures• Desert Dwellers• Ocean Wonders
PROGRAM INFORMATION All topics are available as individual pro-grams. However, we recommend multiple topics to create an expanded understanding and promote an interest in science.
School & Camp Outreach Program Rates (additional travel fees may apply)$125/classroom for 1-2 same day classes $100/classroom for 3-5 same day classes
Multi-Session Plans OfferedStudents will experience at least four out-reach visits throughout the year. Ask about our discounted rate for 4-5 same day classes.
Class Size: To ensure positive interaction and an enriching experience for all, please abide by these maximum class sizes and classes cannot be combined:
Age 2 up to 12 students per classAges 3 up to 15 students per classAges 4-5 up to 20 students per classK-5th Grade up to 32 students per classSpecial Needs Groups: contact us for details
Field Trip to The Art Farm in the CityAmazing 60 min. program includes up-close encounters with many types of animals!$10/child - Classes cannot be combined.
Questions & Reservation Please contact Gabby Sachs
212-410-3117 • [email protected]
About UsThe Art Farm in the City is an eco-friendly and organic facility which teaches children about nature, animals and how to better care for our planet. We offer art, music and cooking drop-in programs on weekdays and weekends. Our unique, USDA licensed, indoor petting zoo has a wide variety of animals including rabbits, chin-chillas, guinea pigs, lizards, turtles, frogs, chick-ens, doves and parrots! With over 50 animals to touch and discover, children are able to explore the diversity of the animal kingdom through exciting hands-on experiences!
The Art Farm in the City419 East 91st St. NY, NY 10128212.410.3117 • [email protected] www.TheArtFarms.org
About Our Outreach TeamGabby Sachs, our animal education specialist has been teaching students about animals since 1992. Prior to joining The Art Farm in 2009, she educated thousands of students through the Education Departments at the Houston Zoo and Bronx Zoo. Gabby has now trained several Art Farm staff members to help us teach students throughout NYC to appreciate and connect to the natural world. All of our outreach instructors have received extensive training in animal handling and are experienced in teaching children of all ages.
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Educational Programs & Field Trips
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Why Educators Love Our Programs…
• DOE Approved Vendor• Programs can be adapted to meet the
needs of your students. • Supports NYS Science Standards. • Provides hands-on learning without
leaving your classroom.• Young inquisitive minds make
observations and ask questions. • Students develop an excitement and
interest in science. • Teaches kindness and respect for all
creatures and the environment.
We bring live animals to your classroom!
