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Home Fun & Learning Teachers & School Groups Preschool and Kindergarten
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Preschool and Kindergarten

All Pre-K & K programs focus on scientific inquiry and literacy and include a special Touch & Learn with live marine invertebrates. This hands-on opportunity offers a valuable and exciting learning experience which encourages students to make observations and ask questions.

school bus icon All Pre-K & K programs can also be conducted right in your own classroom as part of our Traveling Teacher Program.

school bus icon This class includes a live invertebrate touch and learn 



Suitcase of Surprises

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What kinds of surprises might children encounter in the magical Aquarium suitcase? Clownfish, eels, anemones, flounder and sharks, to name just a few! Learning comes alive as students discover the numerous adaptations that equip these animals for life in the ocean, while they act as pieces of a great ocean survival game.
Suggested book to complement the program: "Rainbow Fish & Friends Hide and Seek" by Marcus Pfister
CT State Science Standard Addressed: PK.2, K.2

 

A Hermit Crab Hideaway

school bus icon school bus icon Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures.  Because they live in a shell, they are never far from home. But sometimes moving to a new bigger shell can be an adventure! Using the story A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle, props and a costume, students discover how hermit crabs camouflage themselves while decorating a shell with sea anemones, sea stars, lantern fish and more! 
Suggested book to complement the program: “A House for Hermit Crab” by Eric Carle
CT State Science Standard Addressed:  PK.2, K.2

 

Sea Colors

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Why are some sea animals vibrantly colored while others can barely be seen in their ocean home? Camouflage and traveling in groups are essential to many marine animals.  Through a variety of educational activities and games, your students will discover the importance of color for identification and survival in the ocean.
Suggested book to complement the program:  “Secret Seahorse” by Stella Blackstone and Clare Beaton 
CT State Science Standard Addressed:  PK.2, K.2

 

Ocean Locomotion Starring Baby Beluga

school bus icon school bus icon Ocean creatures have countless ways of moving from one place to another. Some float, some use flippers, others walk sideways! Join us to find out if Rocky the crab or Octy the octopus can teach a confused baby beluga how to swim.  This program, which includes a puppet show, is designed to help students discover how marine animals move.
Suggested book to complement the program: “Baby Beluga” by Raffi 
CT State Science Standard Addressed:  PK.2, K.2

 

Penguin Palooza

school bus icon school bus icon All children love to imitate penguins, so think how much fun it would be to see a classmate dressed up as one from beak to tail!  Through movement and hands-on activities, students will love learning about these adorable “birds that can’t fly.”
Please note: Live penguins are not included as a part of this class.
Suggested books to complement the program: “Penguin Pete” by Marcus Pfister, and “Baby Penguin” by Aubrey Lang
CT State Science Standard Addressed:  PK.2, K.2

 


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Advance registration is required for all programs.  To inquire about one of these programs, please select from the registration forms listed below. After you complete the form, a Reservations staff member will contact you to obtain payment and finalize your reservation.

For additional information, please call 860-572-5955 ext. 520.

School Groups Registration Form

Youth Groups Registration Form

Traveling Class Reservation Form

 

Distance Learning

Arrange a videoconference presentation or series of programs that are tailored to your programming needs.

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Need lunch?

Mystic Aquarium would be delighted to provide a nutritious and wholesome lunch for your group while they are visiting. Please contact Ocean Blue Catering™ --our onsite catering service -- at 860-572-5955 ext 334

 

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