Infant Investigators at Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center

Infant Investigators

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center

4.3 (4 Reviews)
Categories: Culture, Creative  |  Ages: 4 Months - 12 Months  |  Format: In-Person
Infant Investigators at Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
About
We have four different versions of Infant Investigators!

For January: Winter Animals!
The weather is cold and your infant is likely noticing the changes in temperature. Our workshop will focus on this shift in their environment and introduce you child to animals that are good at keeping warm during these cold months. Museum Visit: National Museum of Natural History

For February: Ice Skating!
To learn about this classic winter activity, the class will take a trip to the National Gallery of Art’s ice rink. We will watch the ice-skaters and the infants will explore the ice, skates, music and learn about how the skaters move. Museum Visit: National Gallery of Art – Sculpture Garden

For March: Penguins!
Come learn more about this adorable waddling animal! The class will discuss how penguins move; where penguins live and what penguins look like. Museum Visit: National Museum of Natural History

For April: Barnyard Dance!
We will read Sandra Boyton’s Barnyard Dance and then visit the National Gallery of Art to see Alexander Calder’s animal sculptures. Museum Visit: National Gallery of Art – East
When to arrive:
10 minutes before
Cancellation policy:
12 hours in advance
Caregiver required:
Yes

Upcoming Schedule for Infant Investigators

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User Reviews
4.3
4 Reviews
Brittany W.
Jan 11, 2020
Great class.
May R.
Jun 17, 2019
It was fun but probably better for an older age group. They had playtime and story time, which was the best for our kids, but then on the walk outside to the museum, they fell asleep and didn’t even get to enjoy the museum part. But we did get good ideas for things we could do with them on our own. I didn’t feel it was worth the price though because all the museums are free. It could have been worth less credits.
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Provider
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center

22 reviews across 5 activities

National Museum of Natural History, Constitution Avenue Lobby, Washington, DC 20013
Downtown
(202) 633-9587
About
Welcome to the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) We offer a rich learning environment for children, parents, and teachers in our community while at the same time sharing our innovative practices with professionals in schools and museums across the country.

Our workshops offer a variety of hands-on experiences that introduce young children to concepts in engaging ways. Each class includes playful activities that are intentionally chosen to support your child’s development. Our learning extends beyond the classroom and into the museum where children and parents are encouraged to wonder and explore together as a family. To learn more about how we teach and why, see below.

Each of our classes are designed specifically for an age group.

Bring Your Own Baby │ Caretaker with Children 0 – 12 months

Infant Investigators | 4 – 12 months

Toddler Trailblazers | 13 – 24 months

Twos Travelers | 2 – 3 years

Preschool Pioneers | 3 – 5 years

Artful Afternoons | K- 3 grades
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Editor’s Tip
For us, it is exciting to see the impact that museums can have in the lives of our youngest learners. Not only are children exposed to art, history, and science of their own culture, but they also are able to gain an understanding of our global society.