Early Elementary (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
Learn with Wave Hill
Engage your class in a unique adventure at Wave Hill, during which we will venture through, and learn from, the natural world! Skilled educators work individually with each class to provide rich experiences for all. To support your student's exploration of the thematic tour topic, click on the green lesson extension, and find key vocabulary and activities to enjoy before and after your program.
Time of programs: 10-11AM
Maximum class size: 30 students
Program fee: $120; 20% discount for Title I schools
Select programs are available virtually to enjoy from your classroom.
Special Needs: All programs can be adapted to suit the learning styles of your students. Please communicate your class’s specific needs upon booking so that we may provide the most engaging program possible.
Reservations
All groups require a reservation in advance. To make a reservation, contact:
Update on Fall 2021
We are excited to welcome students back to the gardens this fall! We are offering a limited number of in-person programs. For classes that are unable to visit in person, we are offering a virtual option for select programs ($100; 20% discount for Title I schools). Check here for updates or contact us at 718.549.3200 x237 to be added to our email list for announcements regarding winter and spring programming.
Avian Adventures
Seasons offered: Fall at Wave Hill
In this lively program, students learn key bird characteristics while developing the social emotional skills necessary for successful bird watching. Together students explore feathers and beaks, learn bird calls and create stories for a day in the life of their favorite birds. A take-home extension reinforces the experience of this avian adventure.
Seeds We Need
Seasons offered: Fall at Wave Hill; virtual
Students are introduced to seeds. Using interactive songs and stories, students learn why seeds are important and what they need in order to grow. A walk through the grounds invites investigation of the many different shapes and sizes of seeds and the plants they come from. As students move through the gardens encountering seeds, they mimic the way they travel.
Totally Trees
Seasons offered: Fall at Wave Hill
Explore Wave Hill’s extraordinary collection of stately and very old trees. Body-movement activities reinforce students’ understanding of a tree’s different parts and the roles they play in a tree’s life cycle. Using their observational skills, students learn key information about trees and deepen their understanding of these important, natural treasures.
Walk for the Senses
Seasons offered: Fall at Wave Hill
We experience the natural world with the tools we have at hand—our senses. As we tour the grounds, students discover new sights, sounds, smells and textures. Students exercise these different senses by creating a “sound quilt,” exploring plants with their magnifying glasses and more.
Self-Guided Nature Walk
Seasons offered: Fall, Spring and Summer at Wave Hill
Fee: $40 per class; 20% discount for Title I schools
Guide your class on an independent exploration of Wave Hill's gardens and grounds. Prepare for your visit by downloading the attached PDF, which offers guidelines and two activities for your class to enjoy.