Hanford Mills Museum offers on-site field trips and in-class outreach programs to schools in several regions. Our water-powered saw mill and grist mill provide a unique opportunity for students to learn about the history of science and technology dating back to the mid-1800s. Every field trip includes a tour of the 1840s mill, featuring demonstrations of our working waterwheel and saw mill. All programs align with NYS learning standards and focus on a range of topics from simple machines to watershed health. Our educators are our mill workers, and use that knowledge to introduce students to one of a kind artifacts letting them feel, smell, and use our range of historic tools and technology that are outside the realm of traditional classroom environments. On-site picnic space is available in our covered pavilion. Program information, including costs and times, are available on our website. If you have any questions, or would like to book a field trip or an outreach program, contact our Education Coordinator today!

Ramon Gil is the award-winning artist and writer of THE WHIZ KIDS FROM DARPA. A children's graphic novel about teen scientists who go on funny STEM based adventures. Ramon also teaches comics making to children and adults and can lecture about the difference between Comic Books and Graphic Novels which was his MFA thesis. Ramon also organizes workshops, panel discussions and comic cons having done so for The Fashion Institute of Technology and the Gillen Brewer School.

Hi, I just wrote my first children's book about adventures that my twins with Down syndrome will take you on. This particular story is fiction. The Adventures of Danika and Dalilah: To the Moon with Casey June. Casey is my oldest daughter who prepares her sisters for a trip. I read this to a group of students where I teach, they loved it! In the story I touch upon my girls have Down syndrome, and hearing loss. They also use ASL as a way to communicate. I will read the story and present my power point. Thank you, Dionne Carpenter

Our educational programs allow learners of all ages to see live birds of prey up-close and to learn about the impressive adaptations and behaviors of these remarkable birds. We also discuss the conservation issues that impact them and how to make a difference. Several different Birds of Prey programs are available with discussion on the various species behaviors and habitats along with hands-on learning with real feathers, talons and bones, as well as information on local wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation and what to do if you find injured or orphaned wildlife. In addition, we offer owl pellet dissection programs, we bring one owl (who sits on his perch supervising during the presentation). We talk about the owl and the pellet process and then move on to dissecting. We provide the pellets, plates to dissect on, diagrams to help identify the bones and baggies to take home their discoveries. All programs are designed according to the audience. Special requests are always considered.

I am a sewist who makes bags and clothing. I love teaching others the basics of sewing and even getting into more advanced bag making. I am able to do live demonstration or run a workshop.

At TWUSA, we're firm believers in the vital role of theater in our youth's development. Our multi-session arts programs cater to all ages and abilities, aligning with educational and arts standards. We provide curriculum, all supplies, and passionate Teaching Artists who create safe spaces for structured youth development, active learning, and SEL skill practice. You'll also gain access to free shows and unwavering support from our education team. We provide a sliding scale for pricing and offer customize residencies for K-12 sites and beyond.

My vision is to offer meaningful workshops, hands-on activities, and multi-modal approaches to literacy skills to classrooms in an effort to introduce students to the magic of reading and writing. Some of my workshop visits are focused on building different literacy skills, critical thinking, and collaboration through engaging activities, while others focus on my writing and what I do as an author. Every visit is designed to foster a love of learning and literacy to change the trend in literacy education, one student at a time.

China Patterns Spectacular athleticism one moment, pure grace and precision the next. This program features a new interactive movement theater portion that will bring the Chinese classical poem of the folktale of Mulan to life, as well as a diverse selection of Chinese dances performed in full, traditional costumes. Students will get to learn Mandarin phrases, traditions, and dance movements through interactive segments included in the program. Program Length: 45 min

Tango Fusion Dance Company provides ballroom/Latin/swing dance to all age groups. We have done school dance residencies for all grades including dance workshops for the students, performances including the students for an assembly, dance instruction based on language (i.e. Spanish dances for language classes), based on social studies (regions) and "dance is math" for the younger grades. We also have a theater program titled Triple Threat where we teach the students excerpts of scenes from Broadway shows (usually Disney) including acting, singing and dancing. We have done these program as in school, before school and after school residencies. They can range from one day to multiple days. References provided upon request.

A Day in the Life of a Colonial Minuteman Step outside the classroom and step back in time to the year 1775, when ordinary farmers, tradesmen, and fathers were called upon to defend their homes and communities as colonial minutemen. This hands-on presentation will introduce fourth-grade students to what life was like for a colonial minuteman during the American Revolution. The experience will take place outdoors and will allow students to see, touch, taste, and experience history rather than simply read about it. To begin the presentation, each student will receive an original colonial-era artifact to carefully hold and examine. The students will be asked to observe the object and describe what they think it might have been used for before the speaker reveals its purpose and explains its importance to everyday life in colonial America. Students will then be introduced to the living conditions of a minuteman. A period-style A-frame tent will be set up nearby, allowing students to enter and experience the simple shelter a soldier might have used while away from home. Real period foods and typical colonial rations will also be displayed. Students will learn about the kinds of foods a minuteman might have carried or eaten, including the challenges of preserving, transporting, and preparing food during the Revolutionary War. The speaker will next explain the clothing worn by a colonial soldier, describing each item and why it was useful. Students will see and learn about the layers of clothing, footwear, hat, accoutrements, and other personal equipment that a minuteman would have carried. Particular attention will be given to the equipment necessary for military service, including the important role of the musket. The speaker will explain how the musket worked, how it was carried, and why it was such an important part of a soldier's equipment. The presentation will then move from everyday life to the experience of serving in the Revolutionary War. Students will learn that many minutemen were not professional soldiers. They were members of their local communities who could be called upon to serve when danger threatened. The speaker will discuss the sacrifices these men made by leaving their families, farms, and jobs to serve the cause of independence. Finally, the presentation will conclude with an interactive demonstration, the students will form a line and experience what it was like to receive payment for military service. Each student will be given a piece of Continental currency as payment for his or her "service." This activity will provide an opportunity to discuss what money looked like during the Revolutionary War and how soldiers were compensated for their service. By combining authentic artifacts, period clothing and equipment, food, a tent, Continental currency, and hands-on activities, this presentation will bring the world of the colonial minuteman to life. Students will leave with a better understanding of not only what a minuteman wore, carried, and ate, but also the sacrifices ordinary people made during the struggle for American independence.

I offer drawing and painting instruction using Watercolor and Acrylics. I work with diverse populations in the community.

1. K-12 Storytelling Workshop 2. Professional Development for Teachers and Staff 3. Train the Teacher in Storytelling Writing on Your Feet is an exciting new storytelling course for students in grades K-12. Developed over a five-year period in partnership with Taconic Hills Elementary School, Writing on Your Feet provides students the opportunity to generate story ideas, teaches concepts such as a story arc and the skills of live storytelling. Writing on Your Feet complements most schools’ personal narrative writing curricula by introducing students to an innovative approach to storytelling that helps them identify what they want to say in their story, as well as how to say it; students first learn to speak their story and then, after doing so, are prepared to write it down. Writing on Your Feet is a highly impactful, program that uniquely scaffolds a school’s writing curriculum by introducing kids to personal narrative development through storytelling. The Ancram Center believes that this kind of creative pedagogy–one that allows for a wide range of learners to develop an essential skill–is key to supporting individual academic attainment. The course is taught over four 45-minute classes with an optional storytelling event to culminate the students’ work. The classes can be completed over two to four weeks depending on a school’s needs. The Ancram Center also offers one-time two-hour versions of this workshop. Professional development workshops and train the teacher sessions are also available.