Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH)
What is PDH?
Preschool Discovery Hour is a FREE program held on the second Wednesday and Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. It is an opportunity for children and their favorite adults to participate in hands-on activities and explore concepts together. Early childhood educators will be present to engage little learners and their guardians in understanding the concepts together.
My 2 year old and 4 year old are still talking about our time there 2 weeks after the fact. – Jenna Gilbertson
This Month’s Program
February is Heart Month, and we’re celebrating with a fun-filled Preschool Discovery Hour on February 12 & 15 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM! Bring your little learners for hands-on activities that explore the wonders of hearts, health, and a little bit of physics, too!
Bring non-perishable food items to PDH this month! We’ll use them for one of our hands-on activities before donating them to Great Plains Food Bank to support our community.
Activities Include:
- Mobius Heart Valentines
- Obstacle Course with Heart Rate Measurements
- Year of the Snake Paper Chain of Goals & Dreams for 2025
- Static Electricity with Balloons & Hearts
- and more!
On Saturday, February 15, we’ll have a guest storytime reader to celebrate our founder, Frank Koch’s birthday!
Who can attend?
Our littlest learners and their favorite adults can attend Preschool Discovery Hour. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers!
After the Program
Once the PDH program concludes, families are encouraged to explore the interactive exhibits gallery. Gateway to Science members can visit the gallery at no charge, while non-members will pay regular admission fees.
Questions?
Contact Onsite Education Director Alisha Kelim, at alisha@gscience.org
Future Dates
| March 12 & 15 |
| April 9 & 12 |
| May 14 & 17 |
| June 11 & 14 |
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