Barnes Art Adventures for Grades PreK-1

Explore and Create
Thursdays, 9–9:30 am
October through June; themes change monthly.
Free, reservations required at barnesfoundation.org/teachers.

Early learners experience an interactive show that uses art to explore new ideas, places, and cultures. Students will look at nature in art—including depictions of plants, animals, and real or imaginary landscapes—and even find out what it means to try something new. Episodes feature art, stories, and characters from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

In each episode, a story is read aloud and followed by a discussion about artwork where students are introduced to key concepts and vocabulary. Students and adults work together to respond to the show’s activities, and grown-ups can use the chat feature to share the child’s experiences with the show. Teachers can explore more with post show materials to use with students or to share with families at home. See our FAQ for more details.

Fall/Winter Show Schedule (runtime: 30 minutes)

October – Exploring Feelings—Being Brave (10/1/2020, 10/22/2020)
November – Exploring Nature—Imaginary Worlds and Landscapes (11/5/2020, 11/19/2020)
December – Exploring Nature—Birds (12/3/2020, 12/17/2020)
January – Exploring Nature—Trees (1/7/2021, 1/21/2021)

Learn more at our virtual information session on Friday, October 2. Email us at education@barnesfoundation.org to reserve your space.