Tanabata

Session A Schedule:

 

9:45am

Jane's Innovation Station: Farm Hands

It's summer on the farm and the farmer needs your help! Can you build a tool that is going to help out down on the farm?

 

9:45am

Jane's Innovation Station: Families on the Farm

Friendships adds color and joy to our lives! Toddlers will enjoy exploring shapes and colors along with practicing fine motor skills to create a tangram animal masterpiece. Learn about animal families, and the special names given to baby animals of different farm animal species! This activity is a part of our Building Blocks program. Ideal for toddlers, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.

 

9:45am

Science Bar: Erupting Fountains

Cool off at the Science Bar as we create our own erupting fountains! Learn about chemical reactions as we celebrate the warm summer days with a bit of science thrown in the mix.

 

9:45am

Science Bar: Snap Circuits

Beat the heat of a hot summer’s day at the Science Bar, as we learn about electrical circuits and power our own fan! This activity is a part of our Building Block program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness. This activity is a part of our Building Block program. Ideal for toddlers, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.

 

9:45am

Art Studio: Calligraphy, Origami, Masks & Kimonos

Join members of The Japan America Society of Georgia as they lead lessons and hands-on Japanese art activities in the Art Studio! You can also have your photo taken while wearing a kimono.

 

10:00am

Kamishibai Storytelling

Enjoy a folktale told through Kamishibai at the CMA Stage. Kamishibai is a traditional form of storytelling using small, colorful cards or storyboards.

 

11:00am

Tanabata Wishmaking

Step up to the CMA Stage for a communal arts and craft activity! Write a wish on a piece of paper and wrap it around a tree branch while learning about the traditions of Tanabata.

 

12:00pm

Kamishibai Storytelling

Enjoy a folktale told through Kamishibai at the CMA Stage. Kamishibai is a traditional form of storytelling using small, colorful cards or storyboards. Head to the stage for an interactive storytime of 'Should I Share My Ice Cream' by Mo Willems! Head to the stage for an interactive storytime of 'Sheep in a Jeep'!

 

Session B Schedule:

 

1:45pm

Jane's Innovation Station: Farm Hands

It's summer on the farm and the farmer needs your help! Can you build a tool that is going to help out down on the farm?

 

1:45pm

Jane's Innovation Station: Families on the Farm

Friendships adds color and joy to our lives! Toddlers will enjoy exploring shapes and colors along with practicing fine motor skills to create a tangram animal masterpiece. Learn about animal families, and the special names given to baby animals of different farm animal species! This activity is a part of our Building Blocks program. Ideal for toddlers, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.

 

1:45pm

Science Bar: Erupting Fountains

Cool off at the Science Bar as we create our own erupting fountains! Learn about chemical reactions as we celebrate the warm summer days with a bit of science thrown in the mix.

 

1:45pm

Science Bar: Snap Circuits

Beat the heat of a hot summer’s day at the Science Bar, as we learn about electrical circuits and power our own fan! This activity is a part of our Building Block program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness. This activity is a part of our Building Block program. Ideal for toddlers, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.

 

1:45pm

Art Studio: Calligraphy, Origami, Masks & Kimonos

Join members of The Japan America Society of Georgia as they lead lessons and hands-on Japanese art activities in the Art Studio! You can also have your photo taken while wearing a kimono.

 

2:00pm

Kamishibai Storytelling

Enjoy a folktale told through Kamishibai at the CMA Stage. Kamishibai is a traditional form of storytelling using small, colorful cards or storyboards.

 

3:00pm

Tanabata Wishmaking

Step up to the CMA Stage for a communal arts and craft activity! Write a wish on a piece of paper and wrap it around a tree branch while learning about the traditions of Tanabata.

 

4:00pm

Kamishibai Storytelling

Enjoy a folktale told through Kamishibai at the CMA Stage. Kamishibai is a traditional form of storytelling using small, colorful cards or storyboards. Head to the stage for an interactive storytime of 'Should I Share My Ice Cream' by Mo Willems! Head to the stage for an interactive storytime of 'Sheep in a Jeep'!

 

Session C Schedule:

 

4:30pm

Kamishibai Storytelling

Enjoy a folktale told through Kamishibai at the CMA Stage. Kamishibai is a traditional form of storytelling using small, colorful cards or storyboards.

 

4:30pm

Science Bar: Erupting Fountains

Cool off at the Science Bar as we create our own erupting fountains! Learn about chemical reactions as we celebrate the warm summer days with a bit of science thrown in the mix.

 

5:30pm

Tanabata Wishmaking

Step up to the CMA Stage for a communal arts and craft activity! Write a wish on a piece of paper and wrap it around a tree branch while learning about the traditions of Tanabata.