Prek & Kindergarten
program overview
This fast-paced 40-minute program is designed to engage and inspire children ages 4-6. Our visit includes a reading of Nelson’s Garden, special touch-and-see artifacts once owned by Nelson himself, a creative movement sing-a-long, presentation of autographed copies of the book, and a custom Nelson's Garden Learning Packet to take home.
10 min.
Reading of Nelson's Garden
10 min.
Touch-and-see artifacts once owned by Nelson McNutt.
10 min.
Group sing-along
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Note: Songs for the class are carefully curated to reflect the age of the children and the season of the year. For example, spring/summer themed songs could include:
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Nelson’s Garden Theme Song
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Touch Your Nose, Touch Your Toes
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Getting to Know You
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Jump Jim Joe
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A Peanut Sat on the Railroad Track
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The Fishy Song
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She Sailed Away
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Repeat & Practice: Nelson’s Garden Theme Song
10 min.
Presentation of autographed copies of Nelson's Garden, along with individual Nelson's Garden Learning Packets for each child to take home (these include a coloring page, Walk Down Memory Lane activity page, wildflower seed paper and a bookmark).
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Appearance Fee: $250
*this does not include the cost of books. Please let us know how many students are in your class and if you'd like hardcover or paperback.