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  • 2025 Spring Garden Storytime

    Spring is right around the corner and we are ready to get those gardens started! Are you? Join us to learn how to say hello to worms and other tiny garden friends and how to grow and enjoy the fruits of spring together.

  • 2025 Summer Garden Storytime

    2025 Summer Garden Storytime: Summertime is garden time! But not everyone’s dream garden looks the same. Join us for a story about neighbors working together and compromising to create a thriving meadow that people and pollinators can enjoy.

  • Celebrate 60 Years of Head Start at The National Zoo

    Let's celebrate 60 years of Head Start with NHSA at the National Zoo! This will be a delightful lesson designed to support Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) standards! NHSA and Zoo in the Classroom is a high-energy, interactive experience that include music and movement. It is designed to keep children active, engaged, and thriving. […]

  • Kickoff: Film Screening

    Program: Cabinet of Wonder: A Private Film Screening with Natalie Merchant Description: Join us for our official kick-off of the Cabinet of Wonder, a free online curriculum, resources and teaching guides for Head Start teachers and staff nationwide. This innovative program was created with singer, songwriter and performer Natalie Merchant,  the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and […]

  • Humpty Dumpty: Virtual Cabinet of Wonder Time

    Program: NHSA In The Classroom | Virtual Cabinet of Wonder Time: Humpty Dumpty Description: NHSA is hosting a series of virtual Cabinet of Wonder experiences with Natalie Merchant (or as the children will come to know her, “Miss Natalie”). Teachers will enjoy these enchanting journeys to the Land of Make Believe as much as the […]

  • Cabinet of Wonder: The Value of Nursery Rhymes Professional Development

    Virtual Event

    Program: Cabinet of Wonder: The Value of Nursery Rhymes Professional Development Description: Why should traditional nursery rhymes still be used in early learning classrooms? While these rhymes are sometimes seen as outdated, research shows that these classic texts can be valuable teaching tools for young children. When early childhood educators facilitate thoughtful, structured discussions around […]

  • Fall Garden Storytime

    Virtual Event

    Program: Fall Garden Storytime Description: In these LIVE storytimes, we will read wonderful books about growing gardens everywhere - sometimes in unexpected places! - and have a “show and tell” about interesting plants. Both teachers and students will love these interactive learning sessions! WATCH HERE! Story: Farm Boots by Lisl H. Detlefsen — Grab your […]

  • Jack Be Nimble: Virtual Cabinet of Wonder Time

    Program: NHSA In The Classroom | Virtual Cabinet of Wonder Time: Jack Be Nimble Description: NHSA is hosting a series of virtual Cabinet of Wonder experiences with Natalie Merchant (or as the children will come to know her, “Miss Natalie”). Teachers will enjoy these enchanting journeys to the Land of Make Believe as much as […]