Tanabata
Friday, July 7, 2023
9:45am - 12:30pm
1:45pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Upcoming Special Programs:
Celebrate Tanabata, the Japanese ‘Star Festival’ with us and our friends The Japan America Society of Georgia! Enjoy a special Kamishibai storytime, learn about the traditions of Tanabata as you make a wish in our communal arts and craft activity, and more.
Make sure to stop by the Museum’s newest featured exhibit Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way! and explore Mossy Bottom Farm with Shaun and his pals!
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.