Resources
NHSA and The Zoo in The Classroom: Head Start’s Birthday Party with Farm Animals
Head Start’s Birthday Party with Farm Animals focused on learning about our bodies and the five senses. Recording: Resources: The Smithsonian Institution is proud to partner with the National Head Start Association to bring together resources from seven Smithsonian museums to support initiative and curiosity, language and communication, and exploration and discovery in Head Start classrooms nationwide! There’s more than…
2023-2024 Garden Storytime Series
Watch Garden Storytimes Through the Seasons Fall Garden Storytime Resources: Book: The Pie That Molly Grew, by Sue Heavenrich The Pie that Molly Grew Activity Kit from the Author, Sue Heavenrich Singing Activity Activity: Pumpkin Learn and Play Activity: Connect the Dots Winter Garden Storytime Resources: Five Little Carrots – Music with Gina Five Little Carrots – Lyrics Downloadable activity kit…
Recording: Summer Garden Storytime
Recording of Summer Garden Storytime brought to you by NHSA in the Classroom, KidsGardening, and ScottsMiracle-Gro. Our garden expert, Ms. Noel, shares the joy of gardening and reading with your Head Start cuties. In this interactive recording, she reads a story, shows some gardening treats, and provides classroom resources. Recording: Summer Garden Storytime Resources: Story: City Beet…
Recording of Resources to Connect Head Start and Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Our recording of Resources to Connect Head Start and Refugee Resettlement Agencies will walk you through all the customizable tools!
Recording: How to Discuss Tough Topics
In this recording of How to Discuss Tough Topics, presenters share resources for answering young children’s questions about sensitive topics.
Recording: STEM Learning in the Garden
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March 19, 2024
Professional Development Tools Webinars Best Practice Early Childhood Education School Readiness
The recording: STEM Learning in the Garden will leave excited to try these practical ideas for digging into STEM through gardening!
Recording: Spring Garden Storytime
The Spring Garden Storytime was brought to you by NHSA in the Classroom, KidsGardening, and ScottsMiracle-Gro.
Recording: Sensory Gardens
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February 9, 2024
Professional Development Tools Webinars Best Practice Early Childhood Education School Readiness
In this recording of Sensory Gardens, we’ll share five specific activities to use in a garden or greenspace to help young children integrate and organize their senses, as well as tips and tricks for managing challenging sensory-related behaviors.
Recording: Inspiring Curiosity and Wonder with the Smithsonian
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February 9, 2024
Professional Development Tools Webinars Best Practice Early Childhood Education School Readiness
The recording of Inspiring Curiosity and Wonder provides great resources that are easily implemented in any learning environment.
NHSA And The Zoo In The Classroom: Me, You, and Elephants Too!
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February 2, 2024
Webinars Best Practice Culture and Language Early Childhood Education School Readiness
“Me, You, and Elephants Too!” means learning Identity, Culture and Community through the experience of observing elephants from Smithsonian’s National Zoo!
Webinar: Program of Excellence Info Session
The Program of Excellence Informational Webinar is an introduction to the Program of Excellence Accreditation.
NHSA and the Zoo in the Classroom: Cheetahs
“Pre-Math with Cheetahs” means counting with colorful critters as fun and engaging way to learn pre-math concepts!