March 13, 2016Cincinnati Museum Center

For Families!

Presented by Duke Energy Children’s Museum

Presenting Partner:

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Presenting Partner

Additional Support for the Activities of Duke Energy Children’s Museum

ECSITE Teacher Support

Promotional Partner

With the support and assistance of

Participating Partner

Cincinnati Union Bethel

Schedule Register at cincymuseum.org/learningthroughplay

The Andrew Jergens Foundation

9:30 a.m. Registration Opens

10 a.m. Museums Open to Learning Through Play Participants

10 a.m. Drop-in Activities Begin

10:30 a.m. Family Interactive Sessions

11 a.m. Information Fair Opens

Noon Lunch Break and Drop-in Activities

1 p.m. Drop-in Activities and Family Interactive Sessions

2:30 p.m. Drop-in Activities and Family Interactive Sessions

3:30 p.m. Registration Closes

4 p.m. Drop-in Activities, Conference and Information Fair End

6 p.m. Museums Close

In addition, a variety of organizations that offer services for families will be on hand at our free Community Information Fair in the Rotunda from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Member Pricing $8 per person, per session for adults and children 1 to 12 Free for infants and children under 1Museum admission is included with your Member Pass

Non-Member Pricing$18.50 per person for first session; adults and children 3 to 12*$15.50 per person for first session; children 1 to 2*Free for infants and children under 1

*Museum admission included with first session purchaseAdditional sessions $10 per person, per session

SessionsChildren will have a terrific time singing, dancing and playing with their grownups, who will discover how their children are learning through play! Registration and museum admission required.

A Fueling for Performance $ 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Presented by Meghan Fronduti, Health CoachGive your child or athlete an edge with these proven nutrition tips designed for your busy family!

B Music and Movement: The Music Together Experience $10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Presented by Eliana Corredor, MusicTime StudioSing, dance and play simple instruments while making an emotional connection with your children. Help improve their focus, speech and general learning.

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Register at cincymuseum.org/learningthroughplay C Play and Learn: Rhyme Time $ 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Presented by Patty Taylor and Daneane Robinette, 4C for ChildrenHear, say and play with rhymes! Join the fun and find ways to help your child develop strong language skills.

D Let’s Take a Walk: Nature in Your Neighborhood $1 to 2:15 p.m. Presented by Abe Underhill, Cincinnati Nature CenterWalks provide families opportunities to explore the nature around them, which strengthens the bonds of family, nature and neighbors. Join us on a walk and see how simple it can be to enhance your typical walk.

E Play and Learn: 1, 2, 3 Math $1 to 2:15 p.m. Presented by Monica Losaker-Arenas and Cathie Streator, 4C for Children Explore numbers through play! Have fun counting, sorting and matching while developing crucial math skills.

F Sing, Dance and Play $1 to 2:15 p.m. Presented by Meghan Fronduti, Miss Meghan’s MusicMusic is essential for physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth. Learn easy ways to incorporate music into your day and experience the joys of music together.

Drop-in ActivitiesExperiences designed for families to play together. Drop-in for a few minutes or stay longer and play! Best of all, it’s completely FREE with museum admission.

Broadcast to the Past10 a.m. to NoonCincinnati History Museum, Cincinnati Goes to War GalleryTake a trip to entertainments past as you watch, or even become a part of, an old time radio show being performed live!

Family Mindfulness10:30 a.m. to noon Jaimi Cabrera, Beech Acres Parenting CenterDuke Energy Children’s Museum, Patricia A. Corbett Children’s TheaterPracticing mindfulness for just a few minutes each day has tremendous benefits on a child’s physical health, social skills, self-esteem and emotional regulation. Drop in with your family and test out your meditative mind.

WOW Science11:30 to 11:40 a.m. Museum of Natural History & Science, STEM Discovery LabExperience science up close with a brief demonstration that might just leave you saying, “Wow!”

Super Sprouts!Noon to 1 p.m. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Kids’ SPACECreate a masterpiece with your little one! Take a trip around the world as you learn about different artists, cultures, art movements and artistic styles.

Behind the Seams of HistoryNoon to 2 p.m.Cincinnati History Museum, Public LandingFrom hoop skirts to military jackets, try on over 200 years of historic clothing and participate in a period activity as we use fashion to learn about life in Cincinnati.

Awesome Storytimes12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Arnice SmithDuke Energy Children’s Museum, Patricia A. Corbett Children’s TheaterTime to jazz up story time and get involved. Have a blast engaging with us for an interactive story time!

Budding Scientists1 to 1:30 p.m. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Animal SpotWatch your child’s interest in science blossom with each experiment!

Five Minutes of Play Each Day1 to 2:30 p.m. Jill Huynh, Beech Acres Parenting CenterDuke Energy Children’s Museum, Celebration RoomDiscover how to get the most out of playing with your kids. Use playtime to your advantage as you build supportive and meaningful relationships with your children.

Laser Challenge 2 to 2:30 p.m. Museum of Natural History & Science, STEM Discovery Lab Test your understanding of optics and angles.

Sing, Dance and Play with Jennifer Ellis2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Patricia A. Corbett Children’s TheaterJennifer’s music is high energy and interactive, great for children of all ages. This music show is a live dance and sing-a-long concert sure to get you moving and shaking!

Easy Family Gardening with Aeroponics2:30 to 4 p.m. Meghan Fronduti, Aeroponics ExpertMuseum of Natural History & Science, Cavern Learn how to grow a lot of food in a little space and enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long with this innovative technology!

Resiliency Roundup 2:30 to 4 p.m. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Celebration RoomSharidon Wolz, Peter Mesrin, Beech Acres Parenting CenterBeing a resilient person means bouncing back from life’s little bumps in the road. Join us as we discover positive ways to prepare children to become resilient and thrive.

Young at Art3 to 3:30 p.m. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Children Just Like MeYour children can unleash their artistic side with these open-ended art activities.

Mini-Makers $8/Member child; $10/non-Member child; space is limited

Art Machines $ 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Kids’ SPACECreate art with machines that move, spin and jump around!

Talk to your kids about how to be safe while walking. It’s always best to walk on sidewalks or paths and cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.

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A Fueling for Performance $ 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. MNHS-Comet x x

B Music and Movement: The Music Together Experience $ 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. CHM-Classroom 1 x x x

C Play and Learn: Rhyme Time $ 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. MNHS-Adena x x x

D Let’s Take a Walk: Nature in Your Neighborhood $ 1 to 2:15 p.m. MNHS-Comet x x x x

E Play and Learn: 1, 2, 3 Math $ 1 to 2:15 p.m. MNHS-Adena x x

F Sing, Dance and Play $ 1 to 2:15 p.m. CHM-Classroom 1 x x x

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Broadcast to the Past 10 a.m. to Noon CHM-Cincinnati Goes to War x x

Family Mindfulness 10:30 a.m. to Noon DECM-Corbett Children's Theater x x

WOW Science! 11:30 to 11:40 a.m. MNHS-STEM Discovery Lab x x

Super Sprouts! Noon to 1 p.m. DECM-Kids' SPACE x x

Behind the Seams of History Noon to 2 p.m. CHM-Public Landing x x

Awesome Storytimes 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. DECM-Corbett Children's Theater x x x

Budding Scientists 1 to 1:30 p.m. DECM-Animal Spot x x

Five Minutes of Play Each Day 1 to 2:30 p.m. DECM-Celebration Room x x

Laser Challenge 2 to 3:00 p.m. MNHS-STEM Discovery Lab x

Sing, Dance and Play with Jennifer Ellis 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. DECM-Corbett Children's Theater x x x x

Easy Family Gardening with Aeroponics 2:30 to 4 p.m. MNHS-Cavern x x

Resiliency Roundup 2:30 to 4 p.m. DECM-Celebration Room x xWOW Science! 3 to 3:10 p.m. MNHS-STEM Discovery Lab x xYoung at Art 3 to 3:30 p.m. DECM-Children Just Like Me x x x

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Art Machines $ 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. DECM-Kids' SPACE x

Remember to put the toll-free Poison Help Number into your home and cell phone: 1-800-222-1222. The poison help number is not just for emergencies, you can call with questions about how to take or give medicine.

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