Preschool Program at the National Museum of Racing
The National Museum of Racing’s Preschool Program is back for the 2010 school year. Please
join the Preschool Program at the National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, on
Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Each class consists of story time, learning a letter and
number and a craft project. An adult must accompany children. Admission is $30.00 per child for the six
Wednesdays. (Museum members receive a 15% discount.) Space is limited and advance reservations are
required; call 584-0400, ext. 118. Please call in advance, so we may plan accordingly. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of bad weather, if the Saratoga Schools are closed or delayed, the
preschool will be closed.
Five Senses
Wednesday, April 7
How do we use our senses? How do horses use their
senses? Come find out. Our story will be My Five
Senses by Aliki.
Herbivorous Horses
Wednesday, April 14
Horses are herbivores. We’ll examine different
animal skulls to learn about herbivores, carnivores,
and omnivores. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by
Eric Carle will be our story.
Families
Wednesday, April 21
Everyone’s family is important. Learn about human
families and how horses’ families work. We’ll even
see paintings of related horses in the Museum’s
collection. Create a special family portrait and
memory book. We will read Waiting for Gregory.
Feelings
Wednesday, April 28
How do you feel today? Are you happy, sad or
mad? Horses have feelings too! Discover how
horses show their feelings. When Sophie Gets
Angry will be our story.
Kentucky Derby Celebration!
Wednesday, April 28
Learn about this famous horse race. Help your
friends make a Kentucky Derby blanket of roses for
our horse in the Horse Play Gallery. Our story will
be Gaston Goes to the Kentucky Derby.
Bugs Make Horses Buggy
Wednesday, May 5
Insects are interesting! We will talk about insects.
We will also dress up our horse to protect him from
the insects. We will have fun making some colorful
butterflies.