Create. Winter 2013 by Bay Area Discovery Museum

New Extended Hours

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Winter 2013

create Bay Area Discovery Museum

letter from the director

The mission of the Bay Area Discovery Museum is to engage, delight and educate children through exploration of and connection with the local environment and the diverse communities that live here. 557 McReynolds Road Sausalito, CA 94965 www.BayKidsMuseum.org Please note: Dates, times and prices are subject to change. Please check out our Web site for the most up-to-date listings.

In this Issue 3–4 Who We Are 5–9 Programs & Classes 10 Holidays & Music Events 11–12 Calendar 13–14 World on Stage 15 Center for Childhood Creativity 16 Connections Update 17–18 How You Can Help

Ages The Museum serves children 6 months to 8 years old, their families, educators and caregivers. Admission Admission: $11 Infants under 6 months: free Members: free

Museum Hours Tuesday − Sunday: 9 a.m. − 5 p.m. Special Holiday Hours Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, January 21 9 a.m. − 5 p.m. Chinese New Year Festival Monday, February 18 9 a.m. − 5 p.m.

Karyn Flynn rector CEO & Executive Di

Phone Number Main Line: (415) 339-3900 Fax: (415) 339-3901

Make New Friends at the Museum

Directions From the North/East Bay: Take the second Sausalito exit (just before the Golden Gate Bridge). Follow the signs to the Bay Area Discovery Museum and Fort Baker.

Looking to connect with other families who also value creative thinking? Join one of our new playgroups at the Museum to meet like-minded families. Free with Museum admission.

From San Francisco: Take Alexander Ave. exit. Follow the signs to the Bay Area Discovery Museum and Fort Baker.

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Free First Wednesdays: January 2 February 6 March 6

Baby Circle Time

LGBT Families

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Tot Spot Meet other parents of newborns with a special storytime designed for babies under 6 months old.

4th Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meet LGBT parents and their children during our Once Upon a Time exhibitinspired programs.

Homeschoolers Art Lab

Daddy & Me Storytime

3rd Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Connect with other homeschooling families as you explore novel art materials -- and leave the clean-up to us.

1st & 3rd Fridays 2 p.m. Calling all stay-at-home, work-fromhome, Fridays-off Dads! Bring your little ones to our Fairy Tale Storytimes.

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The museum uses approximately 300 gallons of paint a year for various programs

Supporting Member Benefit Step up your membership to the Supporting Level today and receive additional benefits, including early registration for spring and summer camps and invitations to VIP events.

Special thanks to the Rockwell Group – New Imagination Playground Add-on Sets! On October 14, 2012, the Museum welcomed Barry Richards, Principal and Studio Leader of the Rockwell Group and “Mr. Imagination Playground” himself to unveil the new Imagination Playground Add-on Sets. Generously donated by the Rockwell Group, the internationally renowned architecture and design firm behind innovative concept Imagination Playground, the new blocks increase the variety and complexity of play through advanced geometric concepts featuring angles and curves. The Bay Area Discovery Museum was one of three lucky locations to receive the new sets.

The Angles set introduces a new level of complexity with polygons and concave shapes, encouraging children to consider gravity and asymmetry, and to think ahead as they build and play.

Call (415) 339-3954 to step up your membership to the Supporting Level and take advantage of these exclusive opportunities.

The Curves set allows for more sensory and bodily interaction with the loose parts, as children work with ergonomic contours to make moving parts, irregular compositions that require consideration of balance, and props and accessories that fuel their dramatic play. Parents and children have endless fun with these new blocks as they create new and ever-changing environments – What will you build?

The Bay Area Discovery Museum and the Center for Childhood Creativity present

CREATIVITY FORUM 2013 Featuring Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg on how creativity and resiliency are critical for preparing our children to thrive in an unpredictable world Friday, February 8 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Ritz Carlton Hotel San Francisco Individual ticket: $150 Table for 10: $1,500; Patron table: $2,500; Host Committee: $5,000 & $10,000 levels; Corporate Sponsorship begins at $5,000 Buy tickets online at www.BayKidsMuseum.org/forum or call (415) 339-3931 Creativity Forum brings together thought leaders, educators and parents to learn about and advocate for the importance of creative thinking. Funds raised from this event support the Museum’s educational programs, exhibitions and outreach to under-served communities. Thanks to our generous sponsors! Adobe Foundation • Advent Software, Inc. • Coverity • Dodge & Cox McKinsey & Company • Salesforce.com Foundation • TPG • Wells Fargo

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who we are

Creating Learning Environments: Mission Accomplished Amparo Leyman Pino, M.Ed., Director of Educational Content & Programming

Tossed hula-hoops, tambourines and shakers in a basket, tables with glue, glitter and markers, trains, gravel, water, costumes, and hidden pennies in the sandâ&#x20AC;Ś this is our playground, our lab that sparks creativity. This is our Museum. The Bay Area Discovery Museum and its learning spaces are thoughtfully designed and wisely set up by our team of educators to optimize small and large group interactions, social learning, constructive play, inquiry, emotional growth and imagination, therefore igniting creative thinking. The balance of indoor and outdoor spaces provides nurturing environments that contribute in a significant way to the development of our visitors: children, parents, teachers, caregivers and grandparents. The interactions between children with the adults that accompany them and with the environment are key factors of an effective learning process. The environment is able to teach as much as peers and

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adults do. Learning is not an isolated activity; it is contextualized in a time, a place and through the participation of actors within the process. As an informal education institution, we truly believe in child-directed learning, one of the pillars of our educational philosophy. We understand child-directed learning as the process where children are in charge of their own learning. We give children the central role in the curriculum and the content. We are committed to engaging in the world of children by listening carefully to their interests and having conversations that will lead to the understanding of what and how they are learning, rather than depositing knowledge as a one-way street. Therefore our job as

Museum educators is to create environments where this is most likely to occur. Our Museum is a fertile environment for learning and creative thinking. The environments that are constantly being created at the Museum have boundaries and structure to allow unlimited interactions for building and experimentation with the objects and people that are within those boundaries. Our learning environments provide meaningful experiences, stimulate the senses, encourage exchanges between visitors and offer opportunities for rehearsal, feedback, application and transfer learning experiences. Our programs and exhibits are arranged as workstations where the child encounters a series of stimuli that prompts an idea, a project, a process or pure experimentation. Every workstation has a clear objective, intentionality and purpose. Nevertheless, through the display and correlations that the Museum educators provide in these learning environments, the child has

We have 75 different materials stored in the Art Studios at any one time for potential programming.

who we are

Introducing: Amparo Leyman Pino

his/her own motivations to choose where to start, how long to stay and if he/she wants to transform it or not into a collaborative experience, among hundreds of other choices. Fine and gross motor skills, social interactions, spatial intelligence, science, vocabulary, imagination, problem solving and challenges are seamlessly in play and unnoticed by the child. Our exhibit halls and outdoor settings have almost no text but a lot of context. Every room and space has props, supplies, tools, real objects and of course, educators. They invite visitors to investigate, test, discover and produce the narratives that will construct their own learning, which will be transformed into a language that communicates the children’s interests and outcomes. The learning environments at our Museum are intuitive. They do not need much explanation. Educators also model by playing, testing and interacting with children and the objects. Open-ended activities allow the actors that participate to discover on their own what else they can do with the intentional objects and supplies that they have access to in that particular place and moment. Educators enable learning by prompting new discoveries, listening to children rather than lecturing them. As the process is the most important variable to pay attention to, educators create an

environment that will enhance the process. When the child is immersed in the environment, the educator observes, researches and documents such processes to better understand how early learners acquire new learning experiences. We encourage our adult visitors to do the same at home by creating environments where their children will be able to have a learning adventure. Observe carefully all the resources that you have at home: dolls, cars, jump ropes, balls, stuffed animals, costumes, scraps of paper and fabric, markers…how would you arrange them to intentionally create a place where your children can explore them? There are thousands of ways to combine all the objects that children have access to at home and millions of ways to interact with them. The best part is that adults will be able to play with their children and better understand their interests.

Amparo Leyman Pino joined the Museum in September 2012. Amparo earned her BS at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Psychology and her Masters in Education at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. She has a true passion for education, which has led her to work in formal and informal education settings in México, US and Jordan. She started in the field as a mediator at Papalote Museo del Niño. She has contributed developing content and programs for twelve children’s museums and science centers. She is co-founder of a private elementary school in México. She writes articles on the advancement of the informal education for the Swedish Exhibition Agency: Riksutställningar. She develops curriculum for the Family Engagement Institute at Foothill College. She lives in Mill Valley where she continues doing volunteer work and enjoys the outdoors, running and biking.

We state that creativity grows here because the Museum is the fertile soil with perfect conditions that will help all seeds to grow and flourish. We consider ourselves lucky to partner with other adults to create this unique environment that helps children to develop their full potential. This is your playground, your Museum, the place where you will witness your child’s milestones.

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programs & classes

Art Studios & Programs Get ready for a new approach to our Art Studios! We are rolling out fresh opportunities for children to experiment, create and explore the process of art making. Our upcoming programs and activities are designed to reveal the shared creative process between practicing artists and children. Inspired by our traveling exhibit Once Upon a Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales, children are encouraged to use art as a language for expressing their thoughts and ideas about fairy tales, while our education staff uses documentation to make children’s creative thinking and learning visible.

Pop-up Activities & Drop-in Workshops

Toddler Circle Time

After a successful fall of piloting, we are unrolling a solid schedule of pop-up programs and drop-in workshops. Keep your eyes peeled onsite for pop-up play opportunities in the exhibit spaces with our Discovery Guides as well as more in-depth workshops including Art Lab, Hammer-time and our brand new Outdoor Learning Lab Experience.

Toddler Circle Time is an opportunity for our youngest visitors to practice language, movement and meeting new friends!

Tuesdays – Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Art Lab

Wednesdays & Sundays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Outdoor Learning Lab Experience

Our wildly successful afternoon drop-in workshop will deepen families’ creative experiences, allowing them to combine specific materials and techniques inspired by the artists we are exploring in the Art Studios.

Bring your rain boots and sunglasses as we engage in all-weather play in our outdoor classroom.

Underwater Parks Day

*Programs are subject to change. Please check our online calendar for the most up-to-date schedule. Saturdays 2 – 4:30 p.m., rain or shine!

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The Museum joins with the Ocean Conservancy on Saturday, January 19 to celebrate the fifth annual Underwater Parks Day. This is a great time to introduce kids to the wonders of the California Coast. It is also a day to celebrate this unique and beautiful place where we live. Passage of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) led to the preservation of underwater marine areas like Point Reyes, Drake’s Estero and the Farallon Islands for future generations. A special storytime and drop-in Shoreline Exploration Program will focus on the animals that live on the coast.

Art Lab Nature Walks With Ranger Lucy Thursdays, January 17, February 14 & March 21 10:30 a.m. Lookout Cove

Ranger Lucy will join us again on the 3rd Thursday of each month to lead nature walks in Lookout Cove. Come explore the plants and animals that live at Fort Baker with a National Park ranger. *Programs are subject to change. Please check our online calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.

Once Upon a Time… Exploring the World of Fairy Tales Drop-in Workshops

This winter we will be journeying into the world of fairy tales and storytelling. Come join us for a special menu of drop-in workshops and pop-up programs in conjunction with our new traveling exhibit Once Upon a Time…Exploring the World of Fairy Tales. Each month we will delve into a different aspect of the storytelling process as we explore the magic and power of stories and their complex place in our lives and imaginations.

December and January: Dramatic Play What stories can we tell? A traveling costume chest will appear in different exhibits in the Museum as we experience the essence of imagination and spontaneous story development. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

February: Props and Costumes Crowns, masks, shields and wands! Join our props and costume workshops to design and create a variety of props and accessories of your child’s imagining, elevating their dramatic play. Also add to our collaborative cardboard castle as we engage in the immersive environment of set design. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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March: Storytelling and Writing

May: Magic and Mysteries

We will explore the structure and process of developing stories and the many forms in which a story can exist outside of our imaginations. We will use the last months of dramatic play and early character development from our props and costumes workshop as inspiration for our narratives. Children and adults will enjoy collaborative story writing, animal tales, book making and illustrateas-you-go narrative explorations. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate and examine the most ancient and awe inspiring element of the fairy tale. In celebration of the magic of everyday, we will offer programs including potion making, pretend spell making, mythical creature making, fairy homes, pirate adventures, witch and wizard tag and more! Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

April: Quests and Adventures Our stories are growing and so is our knowledge of the narrative! Enter into a world of adventure and valor as we experience the emotions wrapped up in the epic. Explorations might include scavenger hunts, tournament training in Lookout Cove, Dragon Quests and map making. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Fairy Tale Storytime: Join us as we share some of our favorite stories for a half-hour storytime. Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at 3 p.m. Fridays at 2 p.m.

Adult Workshop: Fostering social, emotional and cognitive skills through reading Third Wednesday of the month January 16, February 20, March 20 & April 17 Two-hour workshop in the Loft Adults & Caregivers Members $25; General $30 Learn how reading can help your child develop their emotional intelligence, problem solving skills and imagination. This two-hour workshop for grown-ups only will be facilitated by Museum educators in collaboration with Jumpstart, a non-profit organization committed to cultivate a life-long love for language and learning and ultimately provide a foundation for future success.

Once Upon A Time…Exploring the World of Fairy Tales is a collaborative effort of the St. Louis Public Library and The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum and is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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family classes

Get Ready to Get Messy Winter

Do you like to Get Messy without the hassle of cleaning up? Well then come on down for our Museum’s very popular Get Ready to Get Messy Class! Experiment with colors, collaborate with friends and become artists as you explore new activities.

This class is very important in the development of young children as it gives them an opportunity to engage in art and science activities without anyone worrying about making a mess. The skills children learn are cumulative; for example, allowing 2-year-olds to use as much glue as they want leads to better self-control when they are older. Our curriculum is based on activities that focus on the process and allow children to connect ideas and build their own structure through experimentation and repetition. These classes are taught by our educational program experts in small groups of about 10 children and highlight our open-ended, child-directed educational philosophy and offer adults a chance to meet other caregivers. You can also learn fun activities to try at home and be exposed to new facilitation techniques, which promote children’s creative thinking.

Three sessions: Members $50; General $75 Drop-ins when availible, $20 per class Includes Museum admission for one adult and one child. Each additional child 50%. Ages 2 – 4 with caregivers 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes Thursdays, January 10, 17, 24 Fridays, January 11, 18, 25 Saturdays, January 12, 19, 26 (Saturday classes only offered at 10 a.m.)

Get Ready to Get Messy: Color Experiments Thursdays, January 31, February 7, 14 Fridays, February 1, 8, 15 Saturdays, February 2, 9, 16 (Saturday classes only offered at 10 a.m.)

Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Explorations Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 Fridays, March 8, 15, 22 Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23 (Saturday classes only offered at 10 a.m.)

Not-A-School: Creative Enrichment We are very pleased to announce that Not-A-School is official! We have recently been licensed as a childcare center by the State of California and will now be operating at our full schedule: Children 2.9 – 5 years: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages 3.5 – 6 years Wednesday 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Children who attend Not-A-School have an unrivaled experience, as they participate in our signature educational approach that allows them to help shape the curriculum. Highly skilled staff facilitates learning through play and guided inquiry as children investigate the Museum’s exhibits and the natural wonders that surround us. Our families build deep bonds with each other and the staff of the Museum as we work to create a community dedicated to nurturing creative thinking. *Facility number 214005255 For more information and pricing please visit www.baykidsmuseum.org/notaschool or contact Heather Posner, Public Programs Manager at (415) 339-3982 or hposner@badm.org

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A three-foot tall building is demolished approximately every 5 minutes in our Building & Demolition Enriched Visit!

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weekday programs

group visits

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The Bay Area Discovery Museum is dedicated to furthering children’s creativity and makes the perfect place to visit on your next school field trip. The Museum features six unique indoor exhibits, one large outdoor exhibit and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. All of our exhibits are designed to offer children the unique opportunity to explore, discoverand create a world all of their own.

Ruhm-bee-ta (noun): Moms and babies moving together… dancing to the same beat! This class is designed so moms can bring their babies along while they learn new dance steps and get into shape. Dance rhythms include Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton, Samba and more. Babies can join in, snug inside a baby carrier, watch the dancing or take a nap. Toddlers can also join in. The word “Rumba” is often used in Venezuela, when referring to a party. “Rumbita” is a small party where moms or caretakers gather to enjoy the music, dance, socialize and expose young children to the magic of Latin music and dance. www.myrumbita.com; www.facebook.com/MyRumbitaDanceClass 10-week Session Fridays, January 11 – March 15 10 a.m. $120 per adult for 10 classes; $15 drop-in per adult when space permits. Includes 50% discount on Museum admission for adult. Class size is limited. Register online at BayKidsMuseum.org

Bangin’ Twangin’ & Dancin’ with Miss Kitty

Music Together ® Drum Collection

A Bay Area musical treasure, Miss Kitty plays the tunes her pint-sized audience requests. Favorite topics include fire trucks, ballerinas and pirates. This interactive sing-and-dance-along lasts 30 minutes. www.misskittysings.net

Music Together is an internationally recognized approach to early childhood music development. Tuition includes a beautifully illustrated songbook and two-CD set, along with a parent education guide. Classes last 45 minutes.

Tuesdays & Thursdays January 8 – March 28 10 & 11 a.m. Ages 6 months – 5 years Members $6; General $7 Adults free with child. Drop in, no registration required.

10-week Winter 2013 Session of early childhood music Wednesdays, January 9 – March 13 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30* a.m. Ages infant – 4 years with caregiver *11:30 class is a babies-only class for infants 8 months and younger. Members $235 first child General $265 first child Additional sibling: $160 Includes Museum admission. Pre-registration required. Class size is limited. Register online at BayKidsMuseum.org/musictogether or by calling (415) 339-3931.

NEW! For a more in-depth experience, three-hour Enriched Visits led by our Public Programs staff will contain unique and fun programming focused on developing creative thinking in children through art, science, language and literacy, and math. All programs are aligned with Common Core Standards and California Preschool Learning Foundations. Topics include: Building & Demolition, Fairy Tale Storytelling Workshop, Beach Exploration and Hike Details

Group visits are available Tuesdays – Fridays (Preschool – Grade 2) Select Enriched visits can be arranged on Mondays when the Museum is closed to the public. The minimum number of children for a group visit is 10; the maximum is 60 children. Groups over 60 can be accommodated on a limited basis, please call to book these visits. An adult to child ratio of 1:5 is required for all group visits. One chaperone is admitted free for every five children; additional chaperones pay the group admission fee. Self-guided Visits

9:15 – 11:15 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. The group admission fee is $7 per child plus a $10 registration fee. Enriched Visits

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The group admission fee is $9 per child plus a $10 registration fee. Register online: www.baykidsmuseum. org/groupvisits If you have additional questions or to register by phone call our Group Visits Coordinator at (415) 339-3963.

Music Together art & logo design © 1992-2012 Music Together LLC. Music Together is a registered trademark. Music Together Marin is licensed by Music Together LLC. For more locations: www.musictogether.com - (800) 728-2692

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Visit us after you play! Bubber Smart Shapes

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As Seen in our Art Studios – Bubber Smart Shapes has been awarded the 2012 Dr. Toy Best Picks for Children’s Products! It’s fun, educational and encourages children’s creativity. Smart Shapes, with its 9 geometric molds, pattern guide and 4 different colors of Bubber embody the maker’s philosophy of massive play value – we are extremely proud of the recognition bestowed by Dr. Toy! $34.99

Camps February Break Camp Shipwrecks and Treasure Hunts Camp

Back by popular demand is the chance to spend three exhilarating days living the life of a sailor in our February Break Shipwrecked camp. Experience the delights and hardships of a sea-faring life: make maps, sing chanteys, dig for artifacts and treasures from mysterious lands, and discover weird sea creatures guided by our expert educational programs staff. February 20 – 22 (three days) Ages 4 – 7 years 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration is now open online. Supporting Members $275; General $300 Space is limited to 12 children.

Spring Break Camp Art Attack Camp

Explore your artistic potential and express yourself through paint, sculpture, natural objects, recycled materials, messy art and more. Each day focuses on introducing new techniques and exploration of a variety of fun, basic media. Children will explore the artistic through our specialized open-ended child-directed process no matter how messy they may get! This special spring Art Attack will be taught by our very own Art Studio Atelierista! April 8 – 11 (four days) Ages 4 – 7 years 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Supporting Members $375; General $400 Priority Registration: Tuesday, February 12 (Supporting Level Members) General Registration: Tuesday, February 19

Summer Camp Registration Priority Registration: Tuesday, February 12 (Supporting Level Members) General Registration: Tuesday, February 19 Keep your eyes peeled for our Discovery Camps guide in your mailbox this January. Check out our variety of camp themes taught by our professional staff. Our Camps encapsulate the Museum’s mission and educational philosophy while enriching your children’s summer with discovery, exploration and fun! Don’t forget to mark your calendar and check your membership level to make sure you qualify for early registration. Upgrade your membership by calling (415) 339-3954.

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holiday & music events Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Monday, January 21 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Celebrate this important holiday at the Museum. Join in a special project in the Art Studios, and purchase tickets to hear a heartfelt performance by the a cappella ensemble SoVoSó. Storytime will focus on Dr. King’s life and the values he advocated. Quotes from his writing and speeches will be mounted throughout the Museum.

Ages 6 months & up Members $6; General $15 (includes Museum admission) Buy tickets online.

Brian Waite Band Pajammin’ Party Saturday, March 9 1 p.m. (Special afternoon show) Come sing, dance and laugh with the band that has rocked its way into the hearts of both kids and parents as they throw a pajama party at the library. But, beware! When Brian, Clif and Todd fall asleep, you’ll find yourself in the middle of their zany dreams, being chased by furry sharks and buzzing around a magical forest with a giant bumble bee. This show mixes hilarious costumes and props with award-winning, rock ‘n roll music. PJs welcome! www.brianwaite.com

Chinese New Year Festival

Year of the Snake Monday, February 18 (Presidents Day) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gung hay fat choy! Welcome the Year of the Snake by joining us for the Museum’s annual celebration of Chinese New Year. Purchase a theatre ticket to see a vibrant performance by the Chinese Performing Arts of America Youth Group. Try your hand at calligraphy or make a kite in the Art Studios. Delicious Chinese food will be on sale, accompanied by Chinese string music performed by Purple Orchid. You can learn to make traditional fried sweet wontons and we’ll cook it for you. Don’t miss the free outdoor demonstrations by the spectacular lion dancers of the Dragon Horse Lion Dance Team and the Marin Chinese Cultural Association. www.BayKidsMuseum.org

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Baby Circle Time

Toddler Circle Time Dramatic Play Workshop Miss Kitty $

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Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Art Lab Music Together $

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Reading Workshop $ Art Lab Music Together $

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Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Dramatic Play Workshop Miss Kitty $ Messy Art $

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17 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Dramatic Play Workshop Nature Walk with Ranger Lucy Miss Kitty $ Messy Art $

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1st & 3rd Fridays, 2 p.m.

Daddy & Me Storytime

4th Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

LGBT Families Storytime

3rd Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Homeschoolers Art Lab

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Tot Spot

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us on Monday, February 18

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration SoVoSó Museum OPEN

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Not-A-School Semester Begins Museum Closed

Martin Luher King, Jr. Day Celebration Monday, January 21

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Winter Events

Join one of our new playgroups at the Museum to meet other families:

Murphy Irish Dancers $ Outdoor Learning Lab

Underwater Parks Day Outdoor Learning Lab Messy Art $

Ballet Folklorico Mexican de Carlos Moreno $ Outdoor Learning Lab Messy Art $

Donor Circle & Grandparent Circle Messy Art Workshop Chinyakare Ensemble $ Outdoor Learning Lab

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Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime

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Join us for a special menu of drop-in workshops and pop-up programs in conjunction with our new traveling exhibit Once Upon a Time… Exploring the World of Fairy Tales.

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Dramatic Play Workshop Rumbita $

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Dramatic Play Workshop Rumbita $ Messy Art $

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Dramatic Play Workshop

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Fairy Tale Storytime Wednesdays – Fridays

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Not-A-School closed 18 – 22 Chinese New Year Festival Chinese Performing Arts of America Youth Group $ Museum OPEN

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Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Art Lab

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Reading Workshop $ Art Lab

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Art Lab Music Together $

28 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop Miss Kitty $

21 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop Nature Walk with Ranger Lucy Miss Kitty $ Messy Art $

14 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop Miss Kitty $ Messy Art $

7 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop Miss Kitty $ Messy Art $

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Props & Costumes Workshop Miss Kitty $

February Break Camp

Toddler Circle Time 14 Fairy Tale Storytime Props & Costumes Workshop Nature Walk with Ranger Lucy Miss Kitty $ Messy Art $

7 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Props & Costumes Workshop Miss Kitty $ Messy Art $

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop

22 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop Messy Art $

15 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop Rumbita $ Messy Art $

Toddler Circle Time 8 Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop Rumbita $ Messy Art $

1 Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Storytelling & Writing Workshop Rumbita $

Sing and dance along with Miss Kitty on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Props & Costumes Workshop Rumbita $

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Props & Costumes Workshop Rumbita $ Messy Art $

Toddler Circle Time 8 Fairy Tale Storytime Props & Costumes Workshop Creativity Forum $ Rumbita $ Messy Art $

Save the Date for Playdate May 3, 2013

Toddler Circle Time Storytelling & Writing Workshop Art Lab Miss Kitty $

March

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Art Lab Music Together $

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Reading Workshop $ Art Lab Music Together $

Toddler Circle Time Fairy Tale Storytime Art Lab Music Together $

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Toddler Circle Time Props & Costumes Workshop Priority Camp Registration Begins Art Lab Miss Kitty $

Toddler Circle Time Props & Costumes Workshop Art Lab Miss Kitty $

Props & Costumes Workshop Rumbita $ Messy Art $

Outdoor Learning Lab

Merahi O Tehani $ Outdoor Learning Lab Messy Art $

Outdoor Learning Lab Messy Art $

Ballet Afsaneh $ Brian Waite Band $ Outdoor Learning Lab Messy Art $

Presidio Dance $ Outdoor Learning Lab

Mona Khan Company $ Outdoor Learning Lab

ABADA Capoeira $ Outdoor Learning Lab Messy Art $

Outdoor Learning Lab Messy Art $

For the ninth year in a row, the Bay Area Discovery Museum is teaming up with World Arts West to present World on Stage. This ethnic performance series takes you around the world through dance, music and folklore, featuring some of the Bay Area’s most talented youth and adult artists.

Saturday, January 5 to Saturday, March 23 Members $7; General $17 (includes Museum admission) Register online SoVoSó: From the Soul to the Voice to the Song Monday, January 21 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

De Rompe y Raja celebrates the traditions and culture of the coastal region of Peru. Their performance highlights this unique style of dance and music that mixes African percussion with Creole, European and indigenous Peruvian rhythms.

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Come honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with SoVoSó. Be uplifted by this amazing a cappella ensemble’s unique, rhythmic mix of jazz, gospel, world and R&B music sung in their trademark improvisational style.

De Rompe y Raja

Saturday, February 2 11 a.m.

Chinyakare Ensemble

Saturday, January 5 11 a.m.

Chinyakare Ensemble presents the incredibly varied spectrum of Zimbabwean music and dance. Harmonically weaving voices with traditional instruments and dance, they celebrate the beauty and power of southern African culture.

ABADA Capoeira

Saturday, February 16 11 a.m.

Murphy Irish Dancers

Saturday, January 26 11 a.m.

Performing a variety of step dances including jigs and reels, combined with impressive leaps, this amazing group of young dancers will connect you with age-old Irish traditions and joyous celebrations that are very much alive today.

Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno Saturday, January 12 11 a.m.

Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno will perform dances from across Mexico. Enjoy the rich culture of Mexico through dance, music and fabulous costumes ranging from the tropical port of Veracruz to the rancheros of Jalisco. 13 WINTER 2013

Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, fuses acrobatics, dance, percussion and song. African slaves in Portuguese-colonized Brazil developed this rigorous form of self-defense. ABADA shows how they camouflaged the art with music, song and dance so they could practice it undetected.

Chinese Performing Arts of America Youth Group

Ballet Afsaneh

Gung hay fat choy! Come celebrate Chinese New Year with this talented ensemble of youth and adult dancers. CPAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elegant performance of folk and classical dance showcases the rich and diverse cultures of China.

This critically acclaimed ensemble is inspired by the rich culture of the historic Silk Road. This special presentation will feature traditional dances from Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. The audience will also get the chance to dance with the artists and get an up close look at the beautiful costumes from these regions.

Saturday, March 9 11 a.m.

Monday, February 18 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Merahi O Tehani

Saturday, March 23 11 a.m. Merahi O Tehani Dance Studio specializes in traditional and contemporary Polynesian dance of Hawaii. Marvel at their power and grace as they perform intricate dance movements of incredible beauty as well as dynamic celebrations of their cultural heritage.

Presidio Dance Mona Khan Company Saturday, February 23 11 a.m.

Combining classical Indian, folk and tribal dance with western theatrical traditions, Bollywood is filled with flash and energy. This interactive workshop includes an introduction to Bollywood, a dance demonstration plus a chance to learn a few simple dance moves.

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Saturday, March 2 11 a.m. Presidio Dance Theatre takes audiences around the world and back with an assortment of classical and folk dances from all corners of the globe. This performance will feature an exciting cast of Presidio Dance Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multi-generational international artists and outstanding youth artists.

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creativity news

The Center for Childhood Creativity bridges the divide between research and the people who can best use the information – parents and educators – to address our nation’s creativity crisis at its earliest roots, childhood. We have collected an archive of over 500 studies on childhood development, the creative thinking process and the neurological and cognitive underpinnings that help children reach their full creative thinking potential. In addition, we have a growing and knowledgeable Advisory Board and several research partnerships that keep the Center on the forefront of new discoveries. The exciting role we get to play is to empower those who interact daily with children by sharing this research through our daily interactions at the Museum and our outreach to adult communities through the Center. As discussed in our fall newsletter, our first area of focus is educators. We shared

this wonderful research with sixty K – 3rd grade teachers in Marin and facilitated a training session that helped them create new content for their classrooms. For example, we know that the prefrontal cortex is not fully developed in females until roughly the age of 21, and for males, roughly 29. It is the last part of the brain to fully mature. This part of the brain is so rich in activity and includes not only executive function, cognitive analysis and abstract thought, but also impulse control. Well, if a first grade boy is trying to sit still for 30 to 40 minutes to learn a math module, chances are after about 15 or 20 minutes he starts to use all the energy in his frontal lobe to focus on sitting still. Thus, he has less bandwidth to focus on the lesson content. Teachers

loved this brain fact; it empowered them to think about the structure of their day and how much movement was required to facilitate learning in these early ages. We will continue to expand our education training program plan to host many more teachers (Preschool – 3rd grade) at the Museum this summer for our exciting Creativity Immersion Workshops. The next area of focus for our growing Center is to start sharing research facts with parents. Our blog, our website, our tweets, our FB page and soon, even some fun, short videos, will break down the most complex pieces of research into salient and actionable summaries that empower parents to facilitate enriched learning processes with every interaction. We look forward to hearing your feedback. www.CenterforChildhoodCreativity.org www.facebook.com/Center.for. Childhood.Creativity www.twitter.com/C4Creativity

CCC Recommended Readings: Here are three great books by some of our Advisors that make the research accessible and shine light on the value of creative thinking.

A Whole New Mind

Play

How Children Succeed

Dan Pink succinctly explains why we must all work together to prepare our children for THEIR future and not OUR past. The world is changing and cultivating right-brain thinking is a must.

Dr. Stuart Brown is the grandfather of the science behind play. This book will help you celebrate all aspects of your child’s development and also get you re-engaged in play.

Paul Tough’s book is about the incredible value of developing the whole child, rather than our society’s maniacal focus on test scores and quantitative metrics.

connections update

Connections Authentic Community Partnerships Our comprehensive community outreach program Connections isn't just field trips for preschool children. Through Connections, educators and Museum staff work together to improve learning opportunities for families with young children throughout the Bay Area. In order to achieve our goals of enriching learning opportunities in preschool classrooms and increasing access to the Museum for children and families, the Museum forms authentic, long-term relationships with the schools and neighborhoods with whom we partner. A key piece of our partnerships, with over 35 schools and 65 classrooms, is on-going evaluation. At the start and end of each school year, partner educators and Museum staff come together to dialogue about the assets we each bring and the needs we have for reaching our shared goal of serving children and families. In addition to formal and informal meetings with the teachers, administrators and parents at our partner preschools, twice a year we conduct formal surveys with our partner educators in order to collect feedback on every aspect of our program. Each of the teachers from our 65 partner classrooms make choices about how best to integrate their field trips into the fabric of their curriculum. Each of the teachers must consider how best to include and respond to the parents and caregivers from their school community. This results in 65 unique interpretations of a year of family learning with the Bay Area Discovery Museum, which is reflective of the local community. According to teachers’ observations and advice, each year we work to revise, adapt and improve the experiences we provide during field trips to the Museum including our on-site science curriculum for children and the important adults in their lives. Additionally, with the teachers’ guidance we can better advocate for the holistic inclusion of families from the Bay Area's diverse communities at the Museum.

Who are the Connections partner classrooms? Community Action Marin Child Development Program – 12 classrooms Contra Costa Head Start – 15 classrooms Marin Head Start – 12 classrooms Model Centers, funded by Mimi and Peter Haas – 16 classrooms San Francisco Unified School District – 8 classrooms Wu Yee Children's Services – 5 classrooms

Where are the communities we serve? Bayview, San Francisco County Central Richmond, Contra Costa County Chinatown, San Francisco County Crocker Amazon, San Francisco County Marin City, Marin County Mission, San Francisco County North Richmond, Contra Costa County Novato, Marin County Russian Hill, San Francisco County San Rafael, Marin County SoMA, San Francisco County Sunnydale, San Francisco County Tenderloin, San Francisco County Visitacion Valley, San Francisco County

How can your family get involved? Play. If you visit the Museum on a weekday morning, chances are good that you and your children will meet a Connections family. Make a new friend with someone who might be from your own neighborhood. Contribute. The Connections program is fully funded through contributions from individuals, foundations and other grants. Contact our Director of Development Brandy Vause at (415) 339-3956. Volunteer. Our Discovery Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who give their time and talents to support the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Many of their efforts champion the inclusion of diverse communities in Museum events complementing the work of Connections. Contact Major Gifts Officer, Lea Wood at (415) 339-3952.

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we rely on your support

you can help As a nonprofit organization, the Bay Area Discovery Museum relies on charitable donations to support our nationally acclaimed programs and exhibitions. With your gift, we can continue to nurture creativity in all Bay Area children. To learn more about making a gift, join our Donor or Grandparent Circles, or attend upcoming donor events, please contact Lea Wood at (415) 339-3952. Grandparent Circle is a special donor group designed to give grandparents unique opportunities to spend time with their grandchildren at the Museum. Members receive invitations to exclusive Grandparent Circle events, Supporting Level Museum membership and donor recognition. Grandparent Circle memberships make great gifts for birthdays and holidays. Join the Grandparent Circle today!

$50 5 new books for our toddler Storytime

$100

Donor Circle members are the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s most generous benefactors whose support is vital in carrying out our mission to provide creative play experiences for children. Join a Donor Circle today and receive exclusive benefits, including Supporting Level membership and invitations to Speaker Series and Family Events.

Annual Fund Help Us Grow by supporting the Museum’s Annual Fund. Revenue from memberships, admission fees and birthday parties fund only half the Museum’s annual operating budget every year. The remainder is made up of contributions by generous donors like you. When you support the Museum’s Annual Fund, you help us offer high-quality creative learning opportunities to all Bay Area children.

new puppets for dramatic play in Wave Workshop

$250 15 new trains for Bay Hall

$500 2 weeks’ worth of art supplies in Studio 5 & 10

$1,000 week-long summer camp scholarships for 3 children

Donor & Grandparent Circle Upcoming Event Messy Art Workshop Save the date for our third annual donor Messy Art workshop. Get up to your elbows and ankles in mess while we take care of the clean-up! Does your child love to squish, squeeze and smash? Give your child the opportunity to unleash his or her inner artist at this messy event. Fun for kids ages 2 and up.

your contribution makes a difference www.BayKidsMuseum.org/annualfund

Choose from one of two sessions: Saturday, January 5 9:45 or 11 a.m.

we rely on your support

corporate membership program launched Corporate Members help support the Museum’s mission to nurture creative thinking in all children while offering employees and clients unique benefits and access to the Museum.

thank you On October 13 and 14 the Museum celebrated its 26th annual Goblin Jamboree. The annual fundraiser raised almost $90,000 in support for our exhibitions and educational programs. The Discovery Council produced a faboolous weekend with more than 4,800 princesses, pirates, ghosts and goblins enjoying pony rides, train rides and our haunted pier.

Starting at $2,500, Corporate Memberships include company name recognition opportunities, a limited number of complimentary Museum memberships and admission passes, and membership discounts for employees. Interested in joining a distinguished group of institutions whose gifts provide critical support for the Museum’s exhibitions, educational programs and outreach partnerships with under-served audiences? Please contact Julia Russell at (415) 339-3968 or jrussell@badm.org.

Through the Council’s Celebrating Community Initiative, 600 children and their families from under-served communities were provided with round-trip transportation, boxed lunches donated by Round Table Pizza, costumes and goody bags. We couldn’t have pulled off this year’s Goblin without the help of the Discovery Council members, hundreds of volunteers, friends and families who supported us through the entire weekend and they all deserve big thanks. And our extra special thanks to the event co-chairs, Jocelyn Herndon, Laurel Newby and Jennifer Yen for their spooktacular efforts. The Museum is grateful to our partners for their generous support: Exclusive Presenting Sponsor: Event Sponsors:

Thanks to these generous in-kind donors for their event support: Activities Astro Jumps My Friendly Pony Party Truck-Ken Trains Food & Beverage Aidell’s Sausage Clover Stornetta Costco Del Monte Hint Water Mollie Stone’s Paradise Foods Round Table Pizza

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council corner The Discovery Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who give their time and talents to support the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Council members, in conjunction with the Museum’s Board of Trustees, provide leadership support to the Museum; act as Museum ambassadors and stewards; and help evaluate and grow Museum programs and initiatives by offering valuable feedback throughout their term. In addition, the Council organizes three important, fun events for the Museum annually: Goblin Jamboree, a fall family Halloween festival; Creativity Forum, a thought leadership speaker luncheon; and Playdate, a spring gala featuring dinner, dancing and auction. The Council provides a unique opportunity to be a valuable ambassador, donor, strategic partner and volunteer leader for the Bay Area’s leading children’s museum dedicated to developing childhood creativity. Consider joining today! The Council will hold a meeting for prospective new members on Monday, February 4 at 9 a.m. in the Discovery Theatre. All are welcome. For more information, email discoverycouncil@badm.org or call (415) 339-3952.

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