Dancing Moose Montessori Come Sail Away to Summer Program 2011!
Come sail away with us across the world as we learn about culture, music, art, and traditions. Science is incorporated with reading, writing, and math at every stop to create an academically sound curriculum while enticing children to learn through active fun. As children travel around the world, they will visit some local destination field trips. Dancing Moose will welcome visiting presenters as a special treat throughout the summer.
DMMS is open Monday - Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Full-day school hours are from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Hours before or after school are considered extended care. Full day programs include a hot lunch, made from scratch by our in-house chef, as well as dance, yoga, Tae Kwon Do, basketball, soccer, and water play
June 2011
Week 1 (June 13—17): Come Sail Away to North America
Country music or rock and roll—what’s your favorite? Musical traditions, cooking favorites, and finally our study of animals will be highlighted with a trip to Hogle Zoo.
June 16: Field Trip to the Zoo
Week 2 (June 20—24): Come Sail Away to South America
Let’s do the Salsa and enjoy some empanadas for lunch. Fat Tuesday ushers in Brazilian Carnival. The five senses will be the life science focus, which will include a candle experiment and visit from the Fire Department.
June 23: Special Visit from the Fire Department
Week 3 (June 27—July 1): Come Sail Away to Antarctica
Chemical reactions—all it takes is water, ice and salt. Moving through icy terrain will be a nice contrast to outdoor water activities in the summer sun. Don’t forget a swimsuit for our special event, Under the Sea.
July 1: Special Event "Under the Sea"
July 2011
Week 4 (July 4—8): Come Sail Away to Australia
Listen to the Didgeridoo and experience Aboriginal-style art and indigenous traditions of Australia. We’ll watch roots appear on our sweet potato experiment, and we’ll take a trip to Dinosaur Park.
July 7: Field Trip to Dinosaur Park
Week 5—6 (July 11—22): Come Sail Away Asia
Origami creations will launch this two-week unit that focuses on Asian art and music. We’ll enjoy a taste of Asia, and a balloon rocket will blast off Chinese New Year in July!
July 13: Special Visit from Mad Science
July 22: Special Event "Chinese New Year"
Week 7 (July 25—29): Come Sail Away Europe
A vertebrate animal—all we need is a pipe cleaner wrapped in pieces of straw. There’s a lot more science to see and do at Discovery Gateway, and our cooking activity will yield some yummy French delicacies.
July 28: Field Trip to Discovery Gateway
August 2011
Week 8—9 (August 1—12): Come Sail Away to Africa
Alligator dance, anyone? A Jungle Safari will reveal African animals, habitats, behavior, and diet. The photo library of people and culture provides a nice backdrop to learn about African traditions.
August 8: Special Visit from Drum Bus
August 10: Special Event "Jungle Safari"
Week 10 (August 15—19): Come Sail Away Back to North America
Sensory smells and slimy slime will comprise our science focus as we return to North America. The science of birds will end with a visit from exotic birds.
