Dear Educators,

Welcome to a UNIQUE and EXCITING learning experience at Port Discovery Children's Museum! All of the exhibits and programs enhance classroom experiences and bring magic to learning.

At Port Discovery, we recognize that there are many field trip choices available and are honoredthat you are considering the Museum as a part of your classroom curriculum this year. In an effort to honor your time and budget, we have included some very important information to make the planning of this very special experience easy and pleasurable for you. Please note the following:

• Educators’ Guide, Page 3 - Learning Opportunities Chart which indicates alignment with Maryland Model For School Readiness, Maryland State Curriculum and Common Core State Standards. 
  
• Educators’ Guide Program Insert: This document highlights specific programs that will change throughout the year in the following areas:
              - Early Learner Programs throughout the Museum

                      - Visual Arts Programs in the Studio Workshop

                      - Performing Arts Programs in the MPT Studio

                      -  STEM Programs in the R&D DreamLab

                      -  Financial Literacy Programs

Click Here  to view the Educators’ Information Page for the following:
                      - Printable Educators’ Guide and Lesson Plans

                      - Scripted Stories to prepare your students for their visit

                      - An updated calendar of monthly events

We look forward to supporting you and your students in their pursuit of learning through the Museum’s rich and unique environment where all of you can imagine, play, learn and GROW together!

Sincerely,

Nora Moynihan
Director of Education and Community Enrichment