Today we toured the police station and learned about how police officers help our community. We started our tour in the training room where our guide, Officer Castle, told us about all the different rooms that are used at the…
Police Station Tour
Fire Station Tour
Today we had a great field trip to the fire station! During our visit we saw where the firefighters work, eat, sleep and relax when they are at the station. We talked about fire safety tips like using smoke detectors…
Keeping Cool at the Kemper Museum
Ms. Gloria talking with the kids about art from the permanent collection Today we kept cool in the summer heat with a docent-led tour at the Kemper Museum. Our wonderful docent, Gloria, led our families through the current exhibitions, A…
Sculpture and Science in Summer 2016
On Friday we braved the heat and humidity to go on the Sculpture and Science tour held at Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This tour combines nature, science and art to get kids thinking about…
Madagascar at Coterie Theatre
This Friday we watched “Madagascar” at Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. This show was an adaptation of the movie, and just as much fun! All the actors did a great job – the penguins were especially fun to watch, and…
Jack and the Beanstalk at TYA
On the 17th we went to Theatre for Young America at Union Station to watch their updated version of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Instead of a rural setting, this version took place in an urban neighborhood full of kids and…