Storytelling in the Museum
Schedule
Fri May 13 2022 at 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Location
Missouri History Museum | Shrewsbury, MO
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Storytelling programs at the Missouri History Museum engage our youngest visitors and their families with songs, movement, traditional and contemporary storybooks, and local history. Each story time connects with a different theme that helps children explore their world and develop a love of reading. All story times are led by a dedicated educator who makes the activity interactive, and we take special care to choose books that present a variety of experiences and people our young guests can see themselves in. Storytelling in the Museum supports early literacy and is a great opportunity for age-appropriate social emotional learning.These programs are recommended for children ages 2–6 and their families, and each 30-minute session is free. Storytelling in the Museum takes place in person on Fridays and second Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:00am, and our Spanish-language storytelling Cuentos occurs second Saturdays and the fourth Friday of each month.
Sponsored by PNC Grow Up Great
February Themes:
Black History Month: Health Heroes
Friday, February 25 | 10:30–11am
This year’s theme for Black History Month will explore the influence of Black Americans in the health and medical fields. Come learn about these stories, as well as the importance of St. Louis’s Homer G. Phillips Hospital.
March Themes:
Irish American Heritage Month
Friday, March 4 | 10:30am–11:00am
It’s more than the “luck of the Irish”! Let’s learn some kid-friendly history about the Irish immigrants who came to America.
Women's History Month: Leading Ladies
Friday, March 11 | 10:30am–11:00am
Gather around, it’s time to learn about the women who stood up for what they believed in. Learn about suffragists from long ago, all the way to modern activist Dolores Huerta. While you’re at the Museum, explore the gallery with a "Beyond the Ballot" Family Exhibit Guide.
History Exploration Days Storytelling: Sounds of St. Louis
Friday, March 18 | 10:30am
Stop by as we read and sing about music, then visit our "St. Louis Sound" exhibit to see how the city has influenced music throughout history. There’s also a special story time at 10:30am for kids ages 2–6 and kids 7–11 at noon.
April Themes:
Joke's on You
Friday, April 1 | 10:30am
It’s April Fool’s Day, and we have something funny prepared for you.
Spring
Friday, April 8 | 10:30am
The season is changing! Join us for books about budding flowers, buzzing bees, and the return of warmer weather.
Spring Holidays
Friday, April 15
There is so much that happens in the spring, including holidays! Learn about some of the season’s special celebrations.
The Gateway City Goes Green
Friday, April 22 | 10:30am
In commemoration of Earth Day, we’ll explore environmentalism. As part of History Exploration Day, we’ll have a special story time at 10:30am for kids ages 2–6 and kids 7–11 at noon.
Transportation
Friday, April 29 | 10:30am
Cars, trains, planes, oh my! We’ll read stories about ways to get from here to there.
May Themes:
Mother's Day
Friday, May 6 | 10:30am
Join us in celebrating and thanking the mothers in our lives.
Jewish American Heritage Month
Friday, May 13
Shalom! Let’s learn about Jewish immigrants and culture during story time.
History Exploration Day: Meet Me in Forest Park: The 1904 World’s Fair
Friday, May 20
Join the Japan America Society for traditional Japanese storytelling.
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