Monday, September 19, 2011

Check Out CCM's New Field Trip Guide


Dancing Kids2011-2012 Field Trip Guide

Take a closer look at the wonderful opportunities to play and learn with us. Download the 2011-2012 Field Trip Guide.

Early Bird Special

Receive $20 off your registration fee when you book a Field Trip or Traveling Workshop between October 1 and December 31. To receive your discount, use promotion code EARLYBIRD when registering by phone at (312) 464-8249. One coupon per registrant. Offer expires December 31, 2011.

Dancing KidsReady, Set...Move!

Opening Sept.16
Take on Chicago Children’s Museum’s new exhibit, Move and construct an indoor adventure out of large-scale, moveable components. Twist, turn and connect pieces to create a space where you can crawl, climb and jump. Whatever you create, the Move experience is sure to challenge your mind and your body!

Made to Move Traveling Workshop Series

Kindergarten-Grade 2
Can’t make it to the museum to experience Move? Our Made to Move CCM To Go program will bring a museum educator right to your doors to deliver a series of hour-long workshops focused on physical play and key curricular areas. Find out more about this workshop and other CCM To Go workshops here.

Extra Resources for Teachers

Chicago Foundation for Education (CFE) Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 7:45am to 1pm
Register for CFE’s Teachers as Leaders and Learners Workshop: Moving Forward by September 27 and receive a discounted registration rate! Designed for PreK-8th Grade CPS teachers, groups of 5 or more people are invited to register at a rate of $15/person through September 27. For more details or to register, please call 312-670-2034.
The CFE Small Grant Program awards $500 grants to Chicago Public School (CPS) elementary teachers with innovative classroom ideas that will enhance student learning in the 2011-12 school year. Learn more about this grant, and other ways that CFE supports CPS teachers all year long, on their website.

Target K-12 Field Trip Grants

Over five thousand grants of up to $700 are available to education professionals employed by K-12 schools to bring students to museums, historical sites, and cultural organizations. Grants are intended to fund visits to art, science, and cultural museums; community service or civic projects; career enrichment opportunities; and other events or activities away from the school facility. The deadline for applications is October 3, 2011. Learn more.

What Else is Happening at CCM?

Take a look at our calendar for daily drop-in activities, explore our creative programs for all ages in the Kraft Artabounds Studio, and learn about workshops for parents and educators!

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