Elementary school

See: kindergarten and primary classrooms, the cafeteria, the gym, and the outdoor playground

Meet: the principal, a kindergarten teacher, older children, the cafeteria manager

Do: partner with an older child during an activity or to read aloud; tour the school; practice walking in the hall; ask questions about what kindergarten is like

Explore: using self-regulation, taking turns, raising hands to talk

Art museum or gallery

See: oil paintings, bronze sculptures, black-and-white photographs

Meet: curators, tour guides, artists, gift shop staff

Do: make art inspired by different art genres; take photos using a digital camera (if permitted); create a classroom gallery of artwork; research art from various cultures

Explore: colors, shapes, art materials, technology, cultures

Grocery store

See: fruits, vegetables, and other fresh and packaged foods

Meet: produce manager, managers of other departments, cashiers, bakers

Do: discuss where fruits and vegetables come from; find ingredients needed to cook a recipe; compare weights, shapes, textures, and colors of different foods; share favorite foods from their cultures

Explore: nutrition, science, math, cooking, cultures

Park

See: climbing structures, sculpture installations, trees with and without leaves, flower gardens, small animals, people playing sports

Meet: park rangers, other park goers, a yoga instructor

Do: go on a scavenger hunt; enjoy big body play; kick, throw, and catch balls

Explore: physical fitness, large motor skills, science, nature, math, poetry

Hardware store

See: tools, appliances, electrical wiring, lumber, things in pieces and put together

Meet: customers (carpenters, electricians, plumbers, do-ityour-selfers); salespersons

Do: discuss the uses of different tools and materials; compare sizes and weights of items; follow step-by-step instructions to build something

Explore: math, fine motor skills, engineering, science