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Strong National Museum of Play®
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
Join us for a themed visit that gives students a chance to experience the museum in new ways. Activities begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m., but classes may arrive and depart anytime during that period. Reservations are required. Numbers are limited—so register early! Students must be divided into groups of no more than five and each group must be accompanied throughout the day by an adult chaperon.
Ask about availability for large groups on alternative days.
Cost: $5.50 per student
For Grades 3 and 4
November 18 and 19, 2008
Talk, laugh, listen, write, and play with ELA skills while exploring our exhibits for inspiration. Mini-lessons facilitated by museum educators throughout the exhibits will focus on the following 6+1 Traits of Writing: Sentence Fluency, Ideas, Word Choice, and Voice. Students receive personalized ELA skills handbooks to take back to school.
For Pre-K though Grade 2
December 9 and 10, 2008
Curious George is new to Strong National Museum of Play and there is much he is curious about. George and his friend The Man with the Yellow Hat inspire students in problem-solving activities and antics throughout the museum. Students will design their own yellow hats and set off to find solutions to George’s curiosities!
For Grades 3 through 5
January 22 and 23, 2009
Back by popular demand! Real-world math in a real fun setting gives your students a chance to play with math skills they’ve worked on at school. Students estimate distances, calculate odds, and multiply and divide to create their own mathematical curiosities. Embedded in exhibits throughout the museum, these activities are designed to offer a range of skill level challenges that students can self select. Mini math notebooks will be used for students to show their work and continue problem solving back at school.
For Pre-K through Grade 2
February 10, 11, and 12, 2009
Take your class on a flight of fancy. Make fairy tale costumes and a magical craft as you prepare to go to a Fairy Tale Ball! Take an imaginary carpet ride with our storyteller. You’ll leave happily ever after.
For Grades 1 through 3
February 27 and March 2, 2009
In Reading Adventureland, the world’s largest pop-up book, reading comes alive! Hone skills of deductive reasoning, laugh and play with word play, talk to fictional characters, and help us decorate an oversized birthday cake for Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Your students will have lots of fun with reading skills at Strong National Museum of Play.
For Pre-K through Grade 2
April 16 and 17, 2009
Skip, hop, skip, hop, skip, hop to Strong National Museum of Play for this theme day about patterns. Students visit the exhibits where they find and create all different kinds of patterns: musical, visual, mathematical, and more! Students design original patterns that delight to bring back to school.
For Grades 1 and 2: May 14 and 15, 2009
For Grades 3 and 4: May 12 and 13, 2009
Worms wiggle, bees buzz, and crickets creep! Come celebrate spring as we combine poetry and nature with music, movement, games, and crafts that will delight and inspire young and old alike.
For Grades 1 and 2: June 8 and 9, 2009
For Grades 3 and 4: June 10, 11, and 12, 2009
Ride the wave towards summer! Join us for a “beach” party to celebrate the end of school. Dive right in! Enjoy “cool” crafts, “hot” games, and lively entertainment in this full day of super summer fun. Don’t forget your shades!