School may be out, but that doesn’t mean that kids can’t continue to learn and have fun. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is offering a jam-packed month of interactive and educational activities for kids of all ages.
Things kick off with a dance party on the Fourth of July, where kids and their parents can groove on stage to celebrate Independence Day.
On July 7, kids can learn about Kamishibai, a traditional Japanese folktale tradition where stories are presented through small, colorful cards which resemble storyboards. Attendees can enjoy story time and learn about Tanabata or “star festival” with Tanabata Wishmaking. Japanese traditionally mark the seventh day of the seventh month by writing their wishes on colorful strips of paper, and hanging them from bamboo poles.
All month long, the museum offers a “Summer on the Farm,” an interactive series of activities that allows children to experience farm life first-hand. For instance, at Jane’s Innovation Station, guests can build tools to help farmers keep their farms running. Additionally, children can take part in creating paper-craft barns and hand tracing hens in the Art Studio. The Science Bar will feature erupting fountains to teach participants about chemical reactions.
An early-learning program will be held throughout the month for those ages 1-5, facilitated by professionals trained in play-based learning. The program promotes preschool and kindergarten readiness with programs that align with the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards for preschoolers. July activities focus on name association of animals and electricity education.
There’s also plenty of story times throughout the week and other exciting events planned. For more information, visit www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
Photo: The Japanese tradition of Tanabata Wishmaking is just one of the attractions coming this summer.
