IMAGINATORS ON THE GO
For more information on Imaginators on the Go, visit www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org. In addition to these community locations, Imaginators on the Go can also visit schools and child development centers to coordinate assembly programs, in-class workshops and more. For information, contact the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Education Department at 404-527-5967 or email Paul Grigsby at pgrigsby@childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
The Children's Museum of Atlanta is officially closed for renovations until later this year, but you can catch the "Imaginators on the Go" at free events in the community throughout August.
The renovated museum will host two new permanent exhibits, a new 3,000-square-foot mezzanine level, a permanent space for the Imaginators and more. Until then, the Imaginators, the museum’s group of professional actors and educators, will make special appearances at family-friendly events, libraries and bookstores with educational activities for kids such as storytime and interactive play. All workshops are based on the museum’s exhibits and the Common Core and Georgia Performance Standards.
Here’s a look at some of the Imaginators on the Go programming for August:
Storytime
Available 3-4 p.m. Sundays (Aug. 16, 23 and 30), Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur
The Imaginators will lead a special storytime for kids at this popular Decatur bookstore.
Toddler Turnout
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 17, Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. W. N.W., Atlanta
The Imaginators will lead some favorite museum programs, including Music and Movement, Storytime and Arts and Crafts, with a fun caterpillar theme in downtown Centennial Olympic Park. They will read “The Very hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle for the storytime activity. Then, during the craft, kids can make their own caterpillar, using pompoms, mini goggle eyes, and pipe cleaners, and their own butterfly, using tissue and construction paper.
Where in the World Are You and Me?
7-8 p.m. Aug. 20, Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur
Children are invited to take a musical journey through Canada, Mexico and the USA. Whether they are helping the Imaginators figure out what continent they live on or singing songs about this great country, guests will learn all about the continent of North America.
CMA Pop Up
Available noon-2 p.m. Fridays (Aug. 21 and 28), Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave W. N.W., Atlanta
The Imaginators are set to lead a dance party celebrating cultures around the world. Children will take a pretend trip around the world while dancing and having fun.
Toddler Turnout
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 24, Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. W. N.W., Atlanta
The Imaginators will lead some favorite museum programs, including Music and Movement, Storytime and Arts and Crafts, with a fun ladybug theme. For Music and Movement, children will act out how ladybugs and other insects crawl around. During storytime, the Imaginators will read “The Very Lazy Ladybug” by Isobel Finn and Jack Tickle. Then, for the craft, kids can create their own ladybug, using red paper plates, glue, pipe cleaners, black tissue paper and big goggle eyes.
Sounds All Around
7-8 p.m. Aug. 27, Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur
Children will learn what sound looks like, how it works and more. They will also be able to put their listening skills to the test.
Sharpstone’s Treasure
10 a.m.-noon Aug. 29, Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville
Families are invited to join Centennial Jones and Sam, as they search for buried treasure in this 20-minute interactive musical. Admission is $7 and performances take place at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 30, Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave. S.E., Atlanta
Kids can help Imaginators Beebo and Ravioli put together a spectacular circus. Children can be a clown, an acrobat or even a circus animal.
Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’
2-4 p.m. Aug. 30, Roswell First Baptist, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell
The Children’s Museum is hosting a booth at the 11th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’, the premier event for ice cream lovers and families. Entry to the event is $6 per person and $20 per family (up to six members).
Toddler Turnout
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 31, Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. W. N.W., Atlanta
The Imaginators are set to lead some favorite museum programs, including Music and Movement, Storytime and Arts and Crafts, with a spider theme. Children can sing along to “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” during the Music and Movement program. For storytime, the Imaginators will read “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle. Then, for the snacktime craft, children will fill in a spider coloring sheet and create their very own “spider snack,” using Oreo cookies, pretzel sticks and M&M’s.
