Preschool Programs
Mommy & Me
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents, the museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities.
Free with museum admission.
No reservations required.
Sponsored by Gas South.
For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117, ext 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org
Mommy & Me Schedule:
September 4, 10 am – 11 am
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — School Days
You don’t have to walk seven miles in the snow with no shoes for this program, but you will have fun learning about what school was like for children growing up in the 1800s.
September 18, 10 am – 11 am
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Making Dot Pictures
Learn all about pointillism by making your own work of art!
October 2, 10 AM – 11 AM
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — 19th Century Children’s Clothing
Why did children in the 1800s have to wear a ‘skeleton suit?’ Find out during this fun and interactive program.
October 16, 10 AM – 11 AM
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — A Music Lesson
What songs were popular in the 19th century?
October 30, 10 AM – 11 AM
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Pumpkin Party
Come out and decorate your own pumpkin!
November 13, 10 AM – 11 AM
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Harvest Time!
Holidays have changed throughout the years. Learn how Americans celebrated Thanksgiving long ago.
December 4, 10 AM – 11 AM
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — The Polar Express
Based on the popular children’s book, come join the Southern Museum on an imaginary trip to the North Pole!
December 18, 10 AM – 11 AM
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — A Creature Was Stirring...
The classic Christmas story as only the Southern Museum could tell it, just in time for the holidays.
Share A Story
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. Come listen to a story and then act it out using props!
Free with museum admission.
No reservations required.
For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org
Share a Story Schedule:
September 24, 10 am – 11 am
Share a Story Program Series — “I Spy Shapes in Art”
You’ll explore art through shapes in this interactive story.
October 22, 10 AM – 11AM
Share a Story Program Series — ‘Curious George Takes a Train’
What will happen when our favorite monkey goes on a train ride?
November 19, 10 AM – 11AM
Share a Story Program Series — ‘Down by the Station’
How many ways can people get around?
Kreative Kids
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. The museum’s exhibits and themes provide the historical perspective for creating.
Free with museum admission.
No reservations required.
For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org
Kreative Kids Schedule:
September 13, 10 am – 11 am
Kreative Kids Program Series — Make-A-Toy
Children will get to make their own traditional “ball-and-cup” catch toy in this fun lesson!
October 4, 10 AM – 11 AM
Kreative Kids Program Series — Mask-querade
Become your favorite animal by creating your very own animal mask!
November 1, 10 AM – 11 AM
Kreative Kids Program Series — Thanksgiving Turkey
Did you know that you could make a turkey out of a pinecone?
December 6, 10 AM – 11 AM
Kreative Kids Program Series — Old Fashioned Holiday Ornaments
What did people in the 19th century do during the holidays? They made their own decorations, of course, and so will you at this fun workshop!
Games for Learning
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. The museum’s exhibits and themes provide the historical perspective for playing games.
Free with museum admission.
No reservations required.
For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org
Games for Learning Schedule:
September 9, 10 am – 11 am
Games for Learning Program Series — Old Time School Games
What did children play in the 1800s?
October 7, 10 AM – 11 AM
Games for Learning Program Series — Old-Time Circle Games
Enjoy circle games from long ago.
November 4, 10 AM – 11 AM
Games for Learning Program Series — Old-Time Board Games
Play some familiar and not-so-familiar board games.
December 9, 10 AM – 11 AM
Games for Learning Program Series — Winter Fun!
Come play some old-fashioned winter activities.