Program: Spanish version of The Multisensory Magic of Music Making with Infants Description: A baby’s brain doubles in size during its first year—before they can speak or walk, their brain is busy forming crucial neurological connections that will affect how they interact with and relate to others, perform academically, and grow developmentally later in life. […]
Learn how the Good Thinking strategy can engage everyone, even the distracted ones, and how sound making can tackle behaviors that challenge.
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.
NHSA and The National Zoo Field Trips are virtual classroom experiences to showcase national Smithsonian treasurers to Head Start students!
Learn how to empower your students to state their needs, including the need to move their bodies by KINESTHETIC TEACHING.
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.
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. […]
Empowering Head Start Girls: The Girl Scouts of the USA is launching a partnership to allow Head Start girls to join Girl Scouts free of charge!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Program: Fall Garden Storytime Description: In these LIVE storytimes, we will read wonderful garden-themed books with a social emotional focus and have a “show and tell” about interesting plants. Both teachers and students will love these interactive learning sessions! Let’s fall into gardening together! Join us to learn more about all the sizes and shapes […]