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, 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 programsā€”dance, sing, learn, and have fun!
NHSA and The Zoo in The Classroom
Fancy Food with Sloth Bears and Lemurs
December 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET
What do animals eat? What do humans eat? Are their meals or diets similar, different, or both?
Healthy Teeth with Elephants
February 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Why do animals need teeth? How do they use their teeth? And, how do they keep them healthy just like humans?
Colorful Creatures with Birds and Reptiles
April 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET
What animals are colorful and why?
Let's Celebrate with Birthday Animals!
May 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Help us celebrate Head Starts 60th birthday by throwing a party for different Zoo animals!
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Garden Storytimes
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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Now On-Demand
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.