Storytime Expedition

Offering unique experiences in our Museum galleries, Storytime Expeditions go beyond a regular storybook reading to grow appreciation for cultural diversity and develop empathy and critical thinking skills. Immerse your students in global education while encouraging literacy through listening to culturally-appropriate stories, exploring key gallery objects, and interacting with touchable artifacts.

Storytime Expeditions are available by reservation and target grade levels Pre-K. Our books and touchable replica objects address the following cultures:

• Africa: Egypt, Kenya, Ghana
• Asia: China, Japan
• The Middle East (Mesopotamia)
• North America: Lenni Lenape, Cherokee, Tlingit, Muscogee (Creek), Pueblo
• Mexico and Central America: Aztec, Maya
• Mediterranean: Rome, Greece

These programs specifically address Common Core standards focused on Literary (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.10; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.7; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.1; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.2). They also address the 21st Century Skills of Communication and Collaboration.