Preschool Programs

Mommy & Me

Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents, the museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities.

Free with museum admission.
No reservations required.

Sponsored by Gas South.

For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117, ext 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org

Mommy & Me Schedule:

January 8
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Games Children Played
Believe it or not, people used to entertain themselves without the aid from television or computers! What type of games did they play?

January 15
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Little Red Caboose
A caboose was always at the end of trains as they raced down the tracks … why were they there? And why don’t we see them anymore?

January 22
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — I Spy Shapes in the Museum!
Shapes are everywhere, including the Southern Museum! What kind of shapes will you find?

January 29
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Making Dot Pictures
Use small and large dots of different colors to make beautiful pictures, just like famous artists Monet and Renoir!

February 5
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Gears and Wheels
Learn how machines work from the inside out, without having to break anything open!

February 12
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Abe Lincoln, the Boy Who Loved Books
One of our country’s favorite presidents was once a young boy. What sort of things did he like?

February 19
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — All Aboard! An Imaginary Train Trip
Where would you go if you could go anywhere? You decide as you take an imaginary train trip!

February 26
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Camping Out Civil War Style
Civil War soldiers spent a lot of time setting up camp. What are some of the resources they needed? Participants will get to make their own canteens!

March 5
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — This Train
There are a lot of different trains in the world! Learn about the many different types, and choose your favorite.

March 12
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — What Did They Wear?
Children in the early 19th century wore some pretty strange outfits! Learn what ‘skeleton suits’ were, and even try on some old-fashioned clothing.

March 19
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Things That Go
There are many vehicles that keep life moving in a busy town. What helps you move around?

March 26
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Music, Music, Music!
Instruments from the Civil War were very similar in what we have today! Come and learn some fun songs.

April 2
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — I Love Trains!
Big trains, little trains, fast trains, slow trains - come and learn how many different types of trains there are, and draw your own train picture.

April 9
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Let’s Make a Toy!
Children played with different toys long ago - learn what they played with, and even make your own old-fashioned toy.

April 16
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Freight Train, Freight Train...
You see those trains chugging down the tracks - what are they carrying so fast and far away? Learn about the different types of cargo, and make your own freight car picture.

April 23
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Owney, One Lucky Dog!
Come hear the inspiring true story of Owney, a stray dog who ended up becoming the only U.S. mail train mascot.

April 30
Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series — Wheels, Wheels, Wheels!
Cars need wheels - bicycles need wheels - wheelbarrows need wheels - what are some other things that need wheels to move?