Seawees for preschoolers

SEA WEES
Oceans of fun for little ones!

Sea Wees is Pacific Whale Foundation's weekly program of ed-venture for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers, led by experienced early childhood educators in Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center in Ma'alaea. All of the Sea Wees classes meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am at the Discovery Center unless otherwise noted.

If you have questions or wish to register, please call Pacific Whale Foundation at 808-249-8811 ext. 1. Please note that preregistration is required. To reach the Sea Wees Program Director, please call 808- 280-3163.

Dates for upcoming 2011-2012 Sessions:

April 4- May 2
Seaside Storybook Science

This program will highlight ocean science through selected children’s literature
demonstrating the power and positive use of stories to inform and inspire.
 
Concepts will be developed using artifacts, demonstrations, music, movement, and art reflections.
 
Mark your calendars and invite friends and family to our Show & Share session on May 2 at 9:00 am.
 
Titles and topics include:
 
April 4: What’s Up, What’s Down? By Lola Schaefer (zonation and tidal fluctuations)
 
April 11: I am A Creature of the Tides, What Am I? / He I’a Wau: Pehea Ko’u ‘Ano?
By Kynaston Lindsay (habitat survey in English and ‘olelo Hawai’I through riddles and
pictures )
 
April 18: Play with Me by Marie Ets (the wonders of nature reviled through a child’s observations
 
April 25: Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle (explore the unique role of “fathers” in marine animals)
 
May 2: Show & Share. Friends and family are invited to view our art reflections and share in our discoveries- might even hear a song!
 
Following May 2, Seawees is on hiatus for the summer and will return in August, 2012

Cost: $10 per session or $40 if you attend all 5 sessions.

*Please note, class size is limited. Drop-ins will be welcome on a space-available basis.  If you have friends or siblings who wish to join a class, please contact Merrill for availability.