Preschool Science Programs

Preschool Natural Science Class

• Three and four year olds can learn about nature at the Heard Museum's Preschool Natural Science Class. In the class, preschoolers go on nature walks and participate in hands-on activities to learn about animal habitats and ecosystems such as wetlands and forests. The class introduces children to topics such as how nocturnal animals thrive in the dark and visit animals at the museum's wildlife sanctuary. Children receive 26 hours of instruction that teaches them about nature through stories, songs and plays.In order to be eligible for the class, children must be three or four years old as of September 1 and parents submit a registration form and medical form along with payment. For fall 2010, the cost of the preschool natural science class is $205 for museum members and $225 for non-members.

  Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

  One Nature Place

  McKinney, TX 75069

  972-562-5566

  heardmuseum.org

Fort Worth Museum School

• The Fort Worth Museum School has been host to science courses for children since it was founded in 1949. Preschoolers can participate in a program that teaches natural and physical science along with history and anthropology. Children in the program are exposed to the museum's extensive collection of specimens and artifacts. The Museum School's science classes for preschoolers are open to children who are three, four or five years old on September 1 and all students must be toilet-trained before starting class. Classes run from September through May and meet once a week. Tuition for Museum School of $650 and limited scholarships are available based on financial need.

  Fort Worth Museum School

  1600 Gendy Street

  Fort Worth, TX 76107

  817-255-9333

  fortworthmuseum.org

Pint Size Science

• The Science Center of Iowa's Pint Size Science program introduces three to five year olds to topics such as animals, colors, and rainbows. The program is led by a Science Center team member and is offered two days per month during the school year. Children attend the sessions with their parents and must pre-register no later than the Friday before the session. The Science Center also operates an accredited full-day or half-day preschool program with science as a theme, that also introduces children to nature, music, literature and art.

  Science Center of Iowa

  401 West Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

  Des Moines, IA 50309

  515-274-6868

  sciowa.org