November Theme: Paleontology. In Discovery Time this month children can participate in mock “digs,” using tools to uncover fossil replicas, or compare the sizes of different dinosaurs with life-size footprints and models. These interactive experiences help children grasp concepts like extinction, fossils, and Earth’s history while developing fine motor skills and observation abilities.This combination of exploration and play cultivates a sense of wonder about ancient life and introduces children to the methods scientists use to study the past.

Day: Wednesday

Time: 10 – 10:30 a.m. EST

Recommended Ages: Children ages 2 to 6 years

Location: WonderLab

Cost: Free with Museum Admission

Hands-on activities might include:

• Dough Fossils
• Mock Dino Dig
• What is the “past”

It is said that young children experience the world and express themselves in a hundred languages. Discovery Time utilizes a broad array of these learning languages – including music, art, stories, and creative movement to connect children to science. Young children are developing increasingly complex theories about the world, rapidly gaining language, and learning to work with others. Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. 

Discovery Time sparks the interest of science education in young children by teaching them how to explore a broad range of topics with a curious mindset. Each month will have a different focus, spanning topics such as chemistry, space, physics, anatomy, and more. Spend some quality time with your child and meet other caregivers in your community.