NHSA in the Classroom is a high-energy, interactive music and movement time designed to keep children active, engaged, and thriving.
We are proud to partner with The Smithsonian National Zoo, Cabinet of Wonder, The Kennedy Center, Big Heart World, Story Tapestries, Play Motion Music, Radiant Productions, and local artists in your community. All Head Start and Early Head Start programs and families are encouraged to enjoy these high-energy programs-dance, sing, learn, and have fun!
Cabinet of Wonder
Humpty Dumpty
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET
The Cabinet of Wonder is a reimagining of Mother Goose and her famous canon of rhymes for a new generation.
NHSA and The Zoo in The Classroom
Three Cheers for Trees
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET
In this field trip, children will learn about tree characteristics and their role in the natural and man-made world.
Community Helpers
December 11, 2025, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET
In this field trip, children will learn about community helpers, who they are, and how they help take care of a community.
Music and Sound All Around
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
In this field trip, children will learn about the importance of music and sound for both people and animals. What sounds do animals make and why? What objects can make sounds, and how can you play them to create music?
Big, Small, Let’s Measure Them All
April 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
In this field trip, children will practice identifying what is big, medium, and small. In addition, kids will become familiar with other measurement terms such as longer, shorter, taller, bigger, and smaller.
Garden Storytimes
Fall Storytime
Nov. 14 @ 1 p.m. ET
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Winter Storytime
Jan. 9 @ 1 p.m. ET
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Spring Storytime
March 13 @ 1 p.m. ET
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Summer Storytime
May 8 @ 1 p.m. ET
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Virtual Field Trip
We know Head Start kids have fun on playgrounds, but did you know goats do too? Watch now.
Pandaversary
Celebrate 50 years of panda conservation with our pals at the National Zoo! Watch now.
Small Mamals Sign Along
Sing and play along with our friends and the small mammals! Watch now.
Fable Fun in Africa
An interactive storyhour for all ages! Watch now.
Let’s Sing an Opera!
Explore storytelling through song. Watch now.
Let’s Play Pretend
Join Psacoya and play make believe. Watch now.
Walk in the Woods
Let’s go for a walk in the woods. Watch now.
Camping Outdoors
Let’s go camping outside! Watch now.
Beat the Heat
Join the Big Heart World summer beach party! Watch now.
Friendship Stories
Explore friendship stories from India with Arianna. Watch now.
Steady Beat Stories
Share beat stories with Carrie Sue. Watch now.
Feelings Stories
Explore feelings stories from from Indonesia with Valerie. Watch now.
Songs in Spanish
Sing in Spanish with Pinky and Nick the Music Man. Watch now.
Imagine, Explore
Imagination adventure with Pinky and Nick the Music Man. Watch now.
Hide and Seek
Find Pinky and Nick the Music Man! Watch now.