Young Explorers! Ages 1 - 3
Join us for a bi-weekly play and learn date with Midland Center for the Arts! Young Explorers begins at 9:30 AM for infants and toddlers ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. We explore with stories, science and art themed activities.
Fall Harvest
OCT 21, 2020 / 9:30 AM
VIRTUAL
We will read It’s Pumpkin Time by Zoe Hall, then we will explore size as we measure pumpkins and explore color as we create a pumpkin.
VIRTUAL
We will read It’s Pumpkin Time by Zoe Hall, then we will explore size as we measure pumpkins and explore color as we create a pumpkin.
Animals All Around
NOV 4, 2020 / 9:30 AM
VIRTUAL
Discover the many animals that live on a farm as we read The Cow Who Clucked by Denise Fleming. We will practice our rhythm as we sing “5 Muddy Pigs” and then we will create a cow craft.
VIRTUAL
Discover the many animals that live on a farm as we read The Cow Who Clucked by Denise Fleming. We will practice our rhythm as we sing “5 Muddy Pigs” and then we will create a cow craft.
Animals All Around
NOV 18, 2020 / 9:30 AM
VIRTUAL
We will read View at the Zoo by Kathleen Long Bostrom. Then, we will practice our large motor skills as we act like zoo animals and our scissor skills as we create a lion mask.
VIRTUAL
We will read View at the Zoo by Kathleen Long Bostrom. Then, we will practice our large motor skills as we act like zoo animals and our scissor skills as we create a lion mask.
Little Picassos
DEC 2, 2020 / 9:30 AM
VIRTUAL
Become an artist as we read Lines that Wiggle by Candace Whitman. We will draw different types of lines and create a colorful pipe cleaner sculpture as we practice fine motor skills.
VIRTUAL
Become an artist as we read Lines that Wiggle by Candace Whitman. We will draw different types of lines and create a colorful pipe cleaner sculpture as we practice fine motor skills.
Little Picassos
DEC 16, 2020 / 9:30 AM
VIRTUAL
Discover the many colors found in the world around us as we read Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. Then practice color matching and create your own mixed paint masterpiece.
VIRTUAL
Discover the many colors found in the world around us as we read Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. Then practice color matching and create your own mixed paint masterpiece.
In the Arctic
JAN 6, 2021 / 9:30 AM
VIRTUAL
Suit up to explore the frozen tundra as we read Snowball by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. We will make our own sensory snow dough and practice our counting using ‘snow balls.’
VIRTUAL
Suit up to explore the frozen tundra as we read Snowball by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. We will make our own sensory snow dough and practice our counting using ‘snow balls.’
In the Arctic
JAN 20, 2021 / 9:30 AM
VIRTUAL
Go on a journey to the arctic as we read Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you Hear? By Eric Carle and Bill Martin Jr. Then we will practice our motor skills as we feed polar bears and make a special polar bear craft.
VIRTUAL
Go on a journey to the arctic as we read Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you Hear? By Eric Carle and Bill Martin Jr. Then we will practice our motor skills as we feed polar bears and make a special polar bear craft.
All About Me
FEB 3, 2021 / 9:30 AM
Learn about the human body and what makes it unique as we read My Body by Jill McDonalds. After story time, create a unique self portrait as you identify your legs, hands, fingers, and toes!
Learn about the human body and what makes it unique as we read My Body by Jill McDonalds. After story time, create a unique self portrait as you identify your legs, hands, fingers, and toes!
All About Me
FEB 17, 2021 / 9:30 AM
Learn about your five senses as we read I Hear a Pickle (and Smell, See, Touch and Taste It Too!) by Rachel Isadora. Then join us for sensory exploration as we create scented dough and a tactile work of art
Learn about your five senses as we read I Hear a Pickle (and Smell, See, Touch and Taste It Too!) by Rachel Isadora. Then join us for sensory exploration as we create scented dough and a tactile work of art
Dinosaur Rumble!
MAR 3, 2021 / 9:30 AM
Become a paleontologist for the day as we read Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones by Byron Barton. Join us for a mini dinosaur dig and then build a dinosaur skeleton using pasta
Become a paleontologist for the day as we read Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones by Byron Barton. Join us for a mini dinosaur dig and then build a dinosaur skeleton using pasta
Dinosaur Rumble!
MAR 17, 2021 / 9:30 AM
Explore the world of dinosaurs as we read Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer. Following story time, practice your measuring skills as we measure a dinosaur and explore shapes during a dinosaur craft.
Explore the world of dinosaurs as we read Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer. Following story time, practice your measuring skills as we measure a dinosaur and explore shapes during a dinosaur craft.
April Showers
APR 7, 2021 / 9:30 AM
Learn more about our changing weather as we read Little Cloud by Eric Carle. Create your own fluffy cloud artwork and practice writing your letters in a cloud!
Learn more about our changing weather as we read Little Cloud by Eric Carle. Create your own fluffy cloud artwork and practice writing your letters in a cloud!
April Showers
APR 21, 2021 / 9:30 AM
Explore the wonders of thunderstorms as we read Thunder-Boomer by Shutta Crum. Make it rain during a sensory science experiment and create a thunderstorm inspired masterpiece.
Explore the wonders of thunderstorms as we read Thunder-Boomer by Shutta Crum. Make it rain during a sensory science experiment and create a thunderstorm inspired masterpiece.
May Flowers
MAY 5, 2021 / 9:30 AM
Discover the life cycle of a flower as we read The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle. Help us identify and sort the parts of a flower and then plant your own seed and watch it bloom at home!
Discover the life cycle of a flower as we read The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle. Help us identify and sort the parts of a flower and then plant your own seed and watch it bloom at home!
May Flowers
MAY 19, 2021 / 9:30 AM
Learn about the helpful pollinators that make our flowers grow as we read The Very Greedy Bee by Steve Smallman. We will practice our fine motor skills as we transfer pollen like a bee and greedy bee honeycomb craft.
Learn about the helpful pollinators that make our flowers grow as we read The Very Greedy Bee by Steve Smallman. We will practice our fine motor skills as we transfer pollen like a bee and greedy bee honeycomb craft.
More to Know
Camps
From the visual to performing arts, history, science and more. Discover a passion for kids PreK-8 with one of our camps!
First Timer's Guide
Museum Membership
Members get perks! Explore our science, art and history exhibits and events year-round.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday with friends, science, art and history at the Center!