Preschools
Inspiring Preschoolers to Explore and Discover
Preschoolers are natural explorers, questioners, and observers of the world. We offer a variety of high-quality, immersive, engaging science programs for preschoolers. Our programs spark passion for science and allow children the opportunity to get up close with their natural world. Our non-releasable Animal Ambassadors, interactive exhibits, and exciting programs – all on a comfortable, personal scale – make CuriOdyssey an ideal place for a field trip.
What We Offer
Self-Guided Field Trips
Explore CuriOdyssey at your own pace! Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a group discount. For more information about self-guided field trips, click here.
Preschool Programs
CuriOdyssey offers a variety of interactive, inquiry-based science lessons that engage young learners and support your science program. All programs provide up close and personal interactions with science and nature. Our low student-to-museum educator ratio offers students more time to explore and discover, greater engagement with museum educators, and a learning experience that continues outside the classroom.
We Can Come to You!
Many of our lessons are able to travel to your school site. Look for the label, "This program can travel to your site!"
Programs at a Glance
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Animal Eggsploration
Animal EggsplorationThis workshop introduces students to egg-laying animals like insects, amphibians, birds, and reptiles. Students will observe, compare, and interact with live animals and different types of eggs. Students will also do an egg dissection. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Cockroach, millipede, snake, toad, and/or bird. Program Length:50 minutes Fee: $7/student (plus travel fee if applicable) |
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Dynamic Decomposers
Dynamic DecomposersMillipedes, worms, and snails - are they pests or pals? Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig in as we look at the beneficial roles these critters play in our daily lives. Students learn about how detritivores aid in decomposition and create soil by observing earthworms, using magnifiers to get a closer look at small animals, and meeting animal guests. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Earthworms, cockroaches, millipedes, and/or snails. Program Length:50 minutes Fee: $7/student (plus travel fee if applicable) |
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Fur, Feathers, Scales, or Exoskeletons
Fur, Feathers, Scales, or ExoskeletonsExplore the basic coverings of mammals, birds, reptiles, and arthropods. Students touch and talk about similarities, differences, and functions of each type of covering, plus see some wonderful live examples of animals that are covered in fur, feathers, scales, or exoskeletons. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Mammal, bird, reptile, and/or invertebrates. Program Length:50 minutes Fee: $7/student (plus travel fee if applicable) |
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Ramblin’ Reptiles
Ramblin’ ReptilesReptiles have inhabited this planet for 340 million years! This program takes a focused look at some of the Museum’s amazing ectotherms. Observe the locomotion of a tortoise, patterns of a snake, or the blue tongue of a skink as we study the ancestors of dinosaurs. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Desert tortoise, Blue-tongued skink, Bearded dragon, and/or snake. Program Length:50 minutes Fee: $7/student (plus travel fee if applicable) |
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Wildlife on Wheels: Catch Me if You Can
Wildlife on Wheels: Catch Me if You CanGet a closer look at some of the fascinating adaptations that animals can develop to defend themselves against predators. Wildlife staff will bring to your classroom 4 live animals for a 30-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Desert tortoise, Turkey vulture, and Gopher snake. This program is designed to give students an close up look at animals. For the health of our animals, classroom pets cannot be present during the program. Available on Thursday only. Program Length:45 minutes Minimum Students: 20 Maximum Students: 30 Fee: $9/student (plus travel fee, if applicable) |
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Wildlife Presentation: Catch Me if You Can
Wildlife Presentation: Catch Me if You CanGet a closer look at some of the fascinating adaptations that animals can develop to defend themselves against predators. Wildlife Presentations are only available at CuriOdyssey. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Desert tortoise, Turkey vulture, and Gopher snake. Our theater can hold a maximum of 50 people, including students, teachers, chaperones, and any siblings. Available on Thursdays. Program Length:45 minutes Maximum Students: 30 Fee: $9/student |
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Still have questions? Please contact our Program Scheduler at Scheduler(at)CuriOdyssey.org or (650) 340-7598.