OUR MISSION:
to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children
NEWSLETTER WINTER 2017
Museum News
Letter from the Director Hi Everyone, It’s hard to believe 2017 is just around the corner – time always flies at BADM!
OUR MISSION To ignite and advance creative thinking for all children. ADDRESS Fort Baker 557 McReynolds Road Sausalito, CA 94965
PHONE NUMBER (415) 339-3900
HOURS Open on select Mondays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In this issue we’re excited to share an excerpt from the Creativity Trend Report, a new biannual publication from our Center for Childhood Creativity that synthesizes and distills research from some of the most prominent scholars in the fields of creativity and developmental science. Authored by our Head of Research, Helen Hadani, Ph.D., the full report can be found along with our other research papers at CenterforChildhoodCreativity.org/papers. Speaking of research, be sure to check out our recently launched Creativity Catapult (CreativityCatapult.org), a research-backed, expert-curated collection of online activities that promote creativity skills in children ages 2 to 14. There’s no better way to keep your kids engaged over the holidays. That, and visiting the museum of course. Be sure to check out the Iceless Skating Rink before it closes on January 8. And save the date for Creativity Forum on March 10! Wishing everyone a happy holiday season, and I look forward to seeing you around the museum.
Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
OPEN MONDAYS December 19, December 26, January 2, January 16, February 20
Karyn Flynn CEO & Executive Director
CLOSED BADM is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Museum closes early on New Year’s Eve at 2 p.m. Please check our website calendar for details.
Contents 1 – 3 MUSEUM NEWS
13 PROGRAMS
4 – 5 FEATURE
14 CAMPS & CLASSES
6 – 7 MEMBER EXCLUSIVES
15 SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
8 – 9 MUSEUM EVENTS 10 – 12 CALENDAR
16 PARTIES, SITE RENTALS & THE DISCOVERY STORE
Please note: Dates, times, and prices are subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date listings.
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THE BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND THE CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD CREATIVITY PRESENT
“The Power of a Gameful Mindset” with Jane McGonigal
Friday, March 10, 2017 12 – 1:30 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Individual Ticket: $150 Table for 10: $1,850 Host Committee: $5,000 & $10,000 levels The average child born in the United States today will spend as much time playing digital games as they will in the classroom. And “gaming” begins early (think apps on phones and tablets). How can we help kids maximize the creativity-boosting skills they develop playing games and apply them in their everyday lives? Join us in a discussion with keynote speaker Jane McGonigal, a world-renowned designer of alternate reality games and author of SuperBetter, as she talks about what the latest research in neuroscience and psychology tells us about how “gamers” can become creative, resilient, and empathetic problem solvers in real life. Creativity Forum supports the museum’s efforts to close the achievement gap before it begins and puts our mission into action by promoting creative thinking as a critical 21st century skill. Buy tickets at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/forum
1,000 Visitors Attend Field Trip Days Thanks to generous funding from Google, the Bay Area Discovery Museum hosted Field Trip Days for 800 TK – 2nd grade students, along with 200 teachers and chaperones, on November 7, 2016. Visitors participated in special STEM programming, explored exhibit spaces, and received lunch and transportation to and from the museum.
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Museum News
Museum News Ice Skating at BADM
Hit the “ice” this winter with family and friends at BADM’s Iceless Skating Rink! Children can strap on ice skates and glide around on a synthetic ice rink in Discovery Hall. The synthetic ice rink provides all the joy and excitement of a real ice rink but without the cold and icy falls! Get in the holiday spirit with this classic winter activity. Entry to Iceless Skating Rink is included with museum admission and free for members. This special exhibition runs from November 19, 2016 to January 8, 2017. Exclusive Member Hours: The Iceless Skating Rink is reserved for BADM members only from 9 – 10 a.m. every day. Member sign-ups and access is first-come, first-served.
New Rainforest Exhibit Opens in January
Rainforest Adventure is a multisensory exhibition that introduces children to tropical rainforests around the world, highlights the challenges facing these unique ecological wonders, and suggests ways that people can make a difference. Children are introduced to scientists and the ways they study rainforests, and role-play as research assistants on a series of problem-solving adventures. Rainforest Adventure opens on January 21, 2017 and runs through May 7, 2017. Rainforest Adventure was created by Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Artist Patrick Dougherty Returns to BADM
Lookout Cove, BADM’s 2.5-acre interactive outdoor exhibit, is getting a spectacular new addition this winter. In January, internationally acclaimed artist Patrick Dougherty is returning to BADM to create a new outdoor sculpture using willow and other natural elements as construction material. Dougherty, known for combining his carpentry skills with his love of nature, has created more than 250 monumental scale environmental works over the last 30 years. Previously, Dougherty created large-scale willow installations (Peekaboo Palace) in 2004 and 2012 in Lookout Cove. BADM is thrilled to welcome him back a third time thanks to a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The artist will be on-site at BADM from January 9 through January 27 working on his new piece. Donor Circle Members are invited to an exclusive Unveiling Party on January 27 from 4 – 6 p.m. to meet Dougherty and see the installation before the general public. In addition, BADM is celebrating the opening of Dougherty’s new piece with Art Party, a fun festival day featuring various professional artists and artworks, as well as handson arts programming for kids, on Saturday, January 28.
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Fun Online Activities for Kids
Creativity Catapult is BADM’s research-backed, expert-curated collection of activities that promote creativity skills in children ages 2–14. Creativity Catapult is intended for parents, teachers and informal educators – as well as kids themselves. The collection represents a broad range of interests and skill levels with topics ranging from cooking to coding.
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Schedule a Tour of BADM’s Preschool
Get a firsthand look at what makes The Discovery School such a special place at one of our upcoming school tours (dates listed below). Meet school staff, explore our facilities, learn about our teaching philosophy and low student to teacher ratio. • Saturday, December 3, 2016, 10 – 11 a.m. • Monday, January 9, 2017, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. The deadline to apply for the 2017/2018 preschool class is February 15, 2017. Learn more at TheDiscoverySchoolBADM.org
A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING This holiday season gift your family and friends with a membership to the Bay Area Discovery Museum! Members receive: • Free admission for 1 year • Discounts at Discovery Store and Bean Sprouts Café • Members-only programs and events • Access to VIP exhibit previews (Supporting Family Member level and above)
Purchase gift memberships now at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/membership
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Feature CCC Releases Creativity Trend Report By Helen Hadani, PH.D., Head of Research, Center for Childhood Creativity The Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC) recently released its first edition of the Creativity Trend Report, a new biannual research report that synthesizes and distills high-caliber research from some of the most prominent scholars in the fields of creativity and developmental science. Here is an excerpt from the Creativity Trend Report:
Beyond counting:
Building a strong foundation for math skills in early childhood Every parent and teacher would like to know the secret to being successful at math. That is, how can we develop strong math skills in all children, regardless of gender or socioeconomic status? Unfortunately, many children (and adults) lack confidence in their math abilities and the phrase “I’m not a math person” is all too common in schools and at home. Jo Boaler, Ph.D., a Stanford mathematics education professor and author of the book Mathematical Mindsets, argues against this myth and gives hope to individuals who are mathematically fearful or challenged . Professor Boaler shares neuroscience research showing that with the right mindset and learning opportunities, anyone and everyone can be good at math. So what can be done to set a path for confidence and competence in math skills starting in early childhood? Recent research points
to two strategies for building a strong foundation for math skills in young children: (1) providing a “spatial education” for preschoolers; and (2) encouraging children to count on their fingers. Research on the relation between spatial skills, or the ability to mentally manipulate shapes and objects in the environment, and math skills emphasizes the importance of spatial thinking for school readiness and success in STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and math. Unfortunately, spatial skills are not often part of math curriculum and this may lead people to believe that these abilities are not teachable. Research on ageappropriate and engaging materials for young children, however, argues against this view and offers convincing evidence that playing with blocks, puzzles, and shapes can provide a spatial education to young children.
Block talk: Spatial language during block play Fererra, Hirsh-Pasek, Newcombe, Golinkoff, and Lam (2011)
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In the free play condition, parents and children played with blocks without any guidance.
2. In the guided play condition,
children and parents were given numbered photographs that depicted steps to build a structure.
Key finding: Parents in the guided play condition
produced significantly higher proportions of spatial talk than those in the other two conditions.
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3. In the third condition—play with
preassembled structures—children and parents were given a completed and glued-together model.
Implication: Play context impacts the amount of spatial vocabulary that children are exposed to, which in turn can benefit their spatial skills.
Additional research with preschoolers has emphasized the important role that parents play in providing a spatial education for young children . In work by Fererra et al. (2011), researchers observed parents and their children playing with blocks for 10 minutes in three situations: (1) a free play situation with instructions to build anything, (2) a guided play situation in which the parent helped the child build a particular structure using instructions, or (3) a preassembled play situation in which children and parents were given an already assembled structure to play with. Parents in the guided play situation used more spatial terms than parents in the other two conditions. Furthermore, children in the guided play condition produced more spatial talk than those that engaged in free play with their parents. Taken together, these findings suggest that the play context impacts the amount of spatial vocabulary that children are exposed to and produce, which in turn can benefit their spatial skills. A related area of research highlights the critical role of gesture in helping children grasp the meaning of spatial terms . For example, we frequently spread our arms out wide when describing something as “big.” Gesture also plays an important role in children’s early number and math skills. Children often learn to count on their fingers and point to objects when counting a set. Many children, however, abandon using their fingers to count in early grade school, or before, because finger use is portrayed in a negative light and called “babyish.”
In a recent article in The Atlantic, Jo Boaler and Lang Chen (2016) presented evidence from psychology and neuroscience that suggests parents and teachers should be encouraging children to use their fingers to count. For example, first graders with better finger representation tended to score higher on number comparison and estimation tasks in the second grade. Children’s finger representation, or finger gnosia, is assessed by having one of their fingers touched by another person (while their fingers are under a table or covered) and asking them which finger was touched.
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A number of training studies with kindergarteners and first graders indicate that tasks such as block building can improve children’s spatial skills. In these studies, children were given the opportunity to build with blocks or other construction toys (e.g., Wikki Stix) and asked to copy model designs. Researchers have found that these spatial assembly tasks improved children’s spatial and math skills. In line with this, work in neuroscience has shown that similar areas of the brain are active when individuals engage in spatial and math processing .
The good news is that finger representation can be improved with training and this often leads to increases in math achievement . Surprisingly, researchers found that first graders’ finger representation was a better predictor of future math achievement than their scores on measures of cognitive processing. This interesting link could explain why musicians, pianists in particular, often have strong math skills compared to people who do not play a musical instrument (parents, remember this when your child wants to quit piano!). Developing strong math skills needs to start early. Math skills in early education predict academic achievement in multiple subject areas including later math and literacy . Research tells us that promoting spatial skills through block play and encouraging children to use their fingers to count will help young children build strong mathematical knowledge by making math visual, giving it meaning beyond the abstract concepts of numbers and symbols, and suggesting simple-to-execute educational interventions.
Read the full Creativity Trend Report at CenterforChildhoodCreativity.org/papers
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Member Exclusives
Member Exclusives Member Playdates
Member Playdates are free programs for members only, featuring hands-on art- and STEM-based projects facilitated by Museum Educators. Playdates are open to children of all ages. Registration is not required.
Stained Glass Tuesday, January 3, 2017, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, January 8, 15, & 22, 2017, 10 – 11 a.m. Sunday, February 5, 2017, 10 – 11 a.m. Children build a stained glass window design using tissue paper, cellophane, geometric patterns, and various colors and shapes.
Nature Weaving Sunday, January 29, 2017, 10 – 11 a.m. Timed with the unveiling of artist Patrick Dougherty’s new willow sculpture at BADM, children explore Dougherty’s technique and use natural materials to weave pieces of art.
Science of Color
Shadow Puppets
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, December 11 & 18, 2016, 10 – 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, February 12, 19, & 26, 2017, 10 – 11 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017, 10 – 11 a.m.
In this sensory play program, children mix colors together, and discover how colors change and interplay with light.
Children create shadow puppets inspired by wild animals, and then construct a story around them for puppet theater.
Member Storytime Museum Educators bring books to life through puppets, props, and group interaction. Complimentary coffee is available for adults. Registration is not required.
Book Theme: Winter Wonder
Saturday, December 17, 2016, 11 – 11:30 a.m. Greet the arrival of winter with books that celebrate the unique weather, activities, and traditions associated with this season.
Book Theme: Think, Make, Try Saturday, January 28, 2016, 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Think, Make, Try features books on scientists, engineers, and builders with great imaginations and ideas.
Book Theme: Our World, Our Community Saturday, February 25, 2016, 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Our World, Our Community features books on children from around the globe and the diversity of the human experience.
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Member Exclusives
Member Exclusives Special Events
Unveiling Party Friday, January 27, 2017, 4 – 6 p.m. For: Donor Circle Members In January, internationally acclaimed artist Patrick Dougherty is creating a new large-scale willow sculpture in BADM’s Lookout Cove. Be the first to see Dougherty’s new masterpiece! Donor Circle Members are invited to an exclusive Unveiling Party to meet Dougherty and see the installation before the general public. The party includes dinner and hands-on art activities for kids. To RSVP, contact us at (415) 339-3962, donorcircles@badm.org.
Creativity Salon Gingerbread Architecture Extravaganza Saturday, December 3, 2016, 9, 10 & 11 a.m. Sunday, December 4, 2016, 9 & 10 a.m. For: Donor Circle Members Don’t miss the sweetest event of the season! Children design and build whimsical gingerbread masterpieces during this special family event. We provide the gingerbread, icing, and candy—and clean up the mess. Space is limited. To RSVP, contact us at (415) 339-3962, donorcircles@badm.org.
Iceless Skating Rink Party Friday, December 9, 4 – 6 p.m. For: Donor Circle Members Experience the Iceless Skating Rink during this private party for Donor Circle Members only! In addition to family ice skating time, the party includes special activities for kids, dinner, and hot cocoa with marshmallows.
Thursday, February 9, 2017, 5:30 – 8 p.m. For: Creativity Circle Members Enjoy an exclusive evening event featuring Elizabeth Rood, Vice President of Education Strategy at Bay Area Discovery Museum and Director of Center for Childhood Creativity, for a presentation on “Developing DaVinci: The Intersections of Art, Science, and Engineering.” The event takes place at the John Berggruen Gallery in San Francisco. To RSVP, contact us at (415) 339-3962, donorcircles@badm.org.
FABricate Your Own Valentine Sunday, February 12, 2017, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. For: Donor Circle Members Held in BADM’s Fab Lab, children have the opportunity to make festive pop-up Valentine’s Day cards using a variety of materials, including high-tech digital fabrication tools like tablets and vinyl cutters. Event is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. To RSVP, contact us at (415) 339-3962, donorcircles@badm.org.
To RSVP, contact us at (415) 339-3962, donorcircles@badm.org.
VIP Rainforest Adventure Party Saturday, January 21, 2017, 8:30 – 10 a.m. For: Supporting Family & Donor Circle Members Visit the museum before we open to the public for a special party to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Rainforest Adventure. From 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., explore the exhibit and participate in hands-on STEM and art programs in Discovery Hall, plus enjoy coffee and breakfast bites in the Playhouse next door. At 9:30 a.m., follow Museum Educators to Discovery Theater for a special interactive performance by the Lizard Lady, who is presenting real animals from the rainforest. Space is limited. To RSVP, contact us at (415) 339-3954, membership@badm.org.
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Museum Events
Museum Events
Dream Circle
Juice and Jelly
FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY:
December 7, 2016 January 4, 2017 February 1, 2017 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission is free to the general public on the first Wednesday of each month.
PERFORMANCE:
Dream Circle
Saturday, December 10, 2016 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Celebrate the winter holiday season with this special performance from all-star local lineup Dream Circle, featuring Tim Cain, Miss Kitty, Cindy Cohen, and Christopher Smith. Sing and dance along to songs about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and Chinese New Year. Tickets are available for purchase online or in-person the day of event. Members $5, Non-Members $7
PERFORMANCE:
Juice and Jelly
Sunday, December 11, 2016 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Dance along to winter-themed songs by the San Franciscobased band Juice and Jelly. The performance is included with general museum admission and free for members.
JimBo Trout
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Jelly Jam Time
Saturday, December 17, 2016 & Sunday, December 18, 2016 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Risa Lenore Dye of Jelly Jam Time leads children through a creative and imaginative journey using a mix of storytelling, dance, and theater. This performance focuses on the arrival of winter. Capacity is limited—space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The performance is included with general museum admission and free for members.
FESTIVAL:
Noon Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m Ring in the New Year with your little ones at this kid-friendly affair, featuring music by DJ ManCub, a celebratory ball drop at noon, dancing, and various art activities. Plus, enjoy access to the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits like Lookout Cove and Bay Hall. (Note: Iceless Skating Rink is closed during Noon Year’s Eve.) The event is included with general museum admission and free for members.
PERFORMANCE:
JimBo Trout
Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Jam along with JimBo Trout’s fast picking guitar and banjo as he sings original tunes and a few childhood favorites. The performance is included with general museum admission and free for members.
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Jelly Jam Time
Art Party
The Lizard Lady
FESTIVAL:
FESTIVAL:
Saturday, January 28, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, February 20, 2017 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Art Party
Experience the joys of art! Meet local artists, view a diverse set of artwork, participate in hands-on arts programming, and see famed artist Patrick Dougherty’s new large-scale willow sculpture in Lookout Cove. The event is included with general museum admission and free for members.
PERFORMANCE:
Chinese New Year Celebration Celebrate the Chinese New Year with your family at BADM! Enjoy lion dance performances, taste delicious Chinese food, observe professional calligraphers, and more. This event is presented in partnership with the Marin Chinese Cultural Association. The event is included with general museum admission and free for members.
The Lizard Lady
Saturday, February 18, 2017 10:15 – 10:45 a.m., 11:15 – 11:45 a.m., & 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Meet the Lizard Lady and her menagerie of scaled friends during this 30-minute presentation of real reptiles from tropical rainforests from around the world. The performance is included with general museum admission and free for members. Capacity is limited—space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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THURSDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration – pg. 14
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10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration – pg. 14
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DONOR CIRCLE MEMBER EVENT: Gingerbread Architecture Extravaganza – pg. 7
or 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 9 – 10 a.m. or 10 – 11 a.m.
THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL: Tour – pg. 3 DONOR CIRCLE MEMBER EVENT: Gingerbread Architecture Extravaganza – pg. 7 MUSEUM CLOSED
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 4 – 6 p.m.
SATURDAY
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. &
MEMBER PLAYDATE: Science of Color – pg. 6 FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY: Sponsored by ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration – pg. 14 FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration – pg. 14 DONOR CIRCLE MEMBER EVENT: Iceless Skating Rink Party – pg. 7 PERFORMANCE: Dream Circle – pg. 8
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m.
MEMBER PLAYDATE: Science of Color – pg. 6
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MUSEUM CLOSED
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. SATURDAY
11 – 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m.
SUNDAY
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. &
PERFORMANCE: Jelly Jam Time – pg. 8 MEMBER STORYTIME: Childhood Classics – pg. 6 PERFORMANCE: Jelly Jam Time – pg. 8 MEMBER PLAYDATE: Science of Color – pg. 6 PERFORMANCE: Jelly Jam Time – pg. 8
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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PERFORMANCE: Juice and Jelly – pg. 8
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
BADM OPEN
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DISCOVERY CAMP: Winter Break Week 1 – pg. 14
SATURDAY & 25 SUNDAY
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
BADM OPEN
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DISCOVERY CAMP: Winter Break Week 2 – pg. 14
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FESTIVAL: Noon Year’s Eve – pg. 8
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CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY HOLIDAY
FRIDAY 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m.
MEMBER PLAYDATE: Stained Glass – pg. 6 FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY PERFORMANCE: JimBo Trout – pg. 8 MEMBER PLAYDATE: Stained Glass – pg. 6 ICELESS SKATING RINK EXHIBIT CLOSES MUSEUM CLOSED
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL: Tour – pg. 3
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10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Color Experiments – pg. 14
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MEMBER PLAYDATE: Stained Glass – pg. 6
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
MUSEUM OPEN
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CAMP – pg. 14
9 a.m. 8:30 – 10 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m.
RAINFOREST ADVENTURE EXHIBIT OPENS SUPPORTING FAMILY & DONOR CIRCLE EVENT: VIP Rainforest Adventure Party – pg. 7 MEMBER PLAYDATE: Stained Glass – pg. 6 MUSEUM CLOSED
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Color Experiments – pg. 14
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Color Experiments – pg. 14
4 – 6 p.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 11 – 11:30 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m.
DONOR CIRCLE MEMBER EVENT: Unveiling Party – pg. 7 FESTIVAL: Art Party – pg. 9 MEMBER STORYTIME: Think, Make, Try – pg. 6 MEMBER PLAYDATE: Nature Weaving – pg. 6
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FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes – pg. 14
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FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes – pg. 14
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MEMBER PLAYDATE: Stained Glass – pg. 6
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10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 5:30 – 8 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m.
FRIDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY
MEMBER PLAYDATE: Shadow Puppets – pg. 6 FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes – pg. 14 CREATIVITY CIRCLE MEMBER EVENT: Creativity Salon – pg. 7 FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes – pg. 14 MEMBER PLAYDATE: Shadow Puppets – pg. 6
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FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes – pg. 14
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DONOR CIRCLE MEMBER EVENT: FABricate Your Own Valentine – pg. 7
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10:15 – 10:45 a.m.,
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PERFORMANCE: The Lizard Lady – pg. 9
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MEMBER PLAYDATE: Shadow Puppets – pg. 6
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
MUSEUM OPEN/FESTIVAL: Chinese New Year Celebration – pg. 9
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DISCOVERY CAMP: February Break Weeklong Camp – pg. 14
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MEMBER STORYTIME: Our World, Our Community – pg. 6
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Programs
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BADM offers a variety of daily hands-on activities and interactive programs for kids to explore early science, math, art, and literacy. Programs are included with admission.
Nature Lab
Art Lab
Creativity Kits
Toddler Circle Time (Ages 0 – 3)
Mini Maker (Ages 3 – 8)
Designed specifically for infants and toddlers, the Toddler Circle Time program helps children practice language and movement skills through singing, dancing, jumping, and play. Toddler Circle Time helps children develop motor, cognitive, and social skills through play-based learning. Adult participation is required.
Mini Maker provides children with a basic introduction to the concepts of the maker movement, such as tinkering and designing.
Creativity Kits (Ages 0 – 5) During Creativity Kits, Museum Educators lead STEM-based activities across the museum. Activities include interactive puzzles, math games, and nature walks.
Research Toys (Ages 0 – 5) In partnership with the National Living Laboratory, Research Toys engages children with interactive activities based on the latest research on child development and creativity development. Adults also receive research-backed tips on how to encourage childhood creativity.
Nature Lab (Ages 3 – 5) Nature Lab fosters an appreciation for the environment through outdoor play. Children learn observational nature skills, while exploring our unique local surroundings.
Storytime (Ages 3 – 5) During Storytime, Museum Educators bring books to life through puppets, props, and group interaction. Book themes include childhood classics, bugs, counting, monsters, and more.
Science Bytes (Ages 3 – 8) Science Bytes provides children with a bite-size introduction to basic science concepts and tools. Children have the opportunity to conduct mini-experiments.
Science Lab (Ages 3 – 10) Using real science tools and inquiry-based methods, children learn how to conduct experiments and refine results like a scientist. Science Lab themes vary and include topics such as biodiversity, engineering, environmental science and more.
Maker Lab (Ages 5 – 8) Maker Lab aims to inspire children to think like inventors, designers, and tinkerers. Based on the maker movement, kids use digital and analog tactics to create, invent, and build unique solutions to global issues.
Design Lab (Ages 5 – 10) Design Lab provides children with the opportunity to intentionally build STEM skills through hands-on learning in the Fab Lab. In this high-tech maker space, children have the opportunity to create, ideate, design, and fabricate ideas using tablets, vinyl cutters, laser cutters, and 3-D printers.
Art Lab (Ages 3 – 8) Children explore various artistic techniques and media, and learn about art movements from around the world. Art Lab themes vary and include topics such as graphic design, painting, calligraphy, and fashion.
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Camps & Classes
Camps & Classes Winter Camps
When school’s out of session this winter, send your kids to BADM’s Discovery Camps for children ages 4 – 8 at both the museum and Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross.
• December 19 – 23: Winter Break Camp Week 1 • December 26 – 30: Winter Break Camp Week 2 • January 2 – 6: Winter Break Camp Week 3* • January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Camp • February 20 – 24: February Break Weeklong Camp* *Camp also available at Marin Art & Garden Center.
Register now at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/wintercamps
New After-School Classes in Ross
For the first time, BADM is offering a variety of after-school classes at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross on Wednesday afternoons for the duration of the school year. These drop-off after-school classes run from 1 – 4 p.m. Learn more at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/afterschool
Family Classes
This winter, sign up for one of BADM’s multi-part family classes for children ages 2 – 4 years and caregiver. Classes dive deep into STEM and creativity, and are designed for small groups with no more than 12 children.
• Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration December 1, 8, 15; 10 – 11 a.m. ($85)
• Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration December 2, 9, 16; 10 – 11 a.m. ($85)
• Get Ready to Get Messy: Color Experiments January 12, 19, & 26; 10 – 11 a.m. ($85)
• Get Ready to Get Messy: Color Experiments January 13, 20, & 27; 10 – 11 a.m. ($85)
• Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes February 2, 9, & 16; 10 – 11 a.m. ($85)
• Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes February 3, 10, & 17; 10 – 11 a.m. ($85)
Visit our website to learn about each type of family class and register online at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/familyclass
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Connections Serves 1,700 Preschoolers
Launched in 2008, Connections is BADM’s comprehensive partnership program that aims to create sustainable relationships between the museum and the diverse communities of the Bay Area. Connections partners with local subsidized preschools throughout the school year to facilitate multiple on-site visits to the museum for free, and hands-on science programming to deepen children’s relationship to the natural world both at the museum and in the classroom. Through Connections, BADM proudly serves 1,700 preschoolers, coming from Marin, San Francisco, and West Contra Costa counties.
School & Community Partnerships
School & Community Partnerships
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School Visit Growth
BADM’s school visit programs continue to grow and reach more students every year! In 2016 we served 9,299 students, both on-site at the museum and off-site at schools, an increase of 3,740 students from 2015. Rooted in Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, our school visit programs are designed for preschool through third grade groups and include Discover-It-Yourself Visits, STEM Workshops, and STEM Intensives. Learn more about our school visit programs at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/schoolvisits
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Parties, Site Rentals & The Discovery Store
Parties & Site Rentals Event Rentals Host your next holiday party, corporate retreat, or family reunion at BADM. The Golden Gate Bridge creates a stunning backdrop for any soiree, either al fresco or inside the museum. Learn more about our event space rentals at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/rentals.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES From themed shindigs to a bounce house, the options are endless for children’s birthday parties at BADM! Browse our various birthday party packages at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/parties
Discovery Store The Discovery Store isn’t your average toy shop—it’s filled with educational, interactive and fun games and gizmos for children ages 0 to 10. Even better, 100% of your purchases support BADM’s mission to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children. Don’t miss these products:
My First Railway Starter Pack $36.95 (Members $33.25)
Perfect for the inquisitive toddler, this train set features tunnels and clever connection magnets that connect in every direction.
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Builder Construction Set $39.95 (Members $35.95)
Designed for ages 3 and up, this 135-piece set encourages real construction—not just simple snap together parts. The kit comes with a hammer, screwdriver, pliers, and a wrench so kids can make their best creations.
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ABC: The Alphabet from the Sky $18.99 (Members $17.01)
This book takes the alphabet to new heights. Using satellite imagery and computer technology, geographer and designer duo Benedikt Gross and Joey Lee discovered “accidental letters” all over the world for children to uncover and read.
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Rainforest Adventure is a multisensory exhibition that introduces visitors to tropical rainforests around the world, highlights the challenges facing these unique ecological wonders, and suggests ways that people can make a difference. • Climb a 9 foot kapok tree • Explore a gorilla nest • Discover products that come from tropical rainforests • Study animals and plants using unique scientific tools • Learn how children and their families help protect rainforests
Special Exhibit Open January 21 – May 7, 2017 Rainforest Adventure was created by Stepping Stones Museum for Children