These interactive family workshops are designed for infants to 6-year-olds! Our panel of Early Childhood Consultants provide an enriching experience for the whole family. Check back often to find out about schedule updates.

Sprouts Institute workshops are $5 per child, per session for members; $7 per child, per session for non-members. Museum admission is not included in the workshop fee. For more information or to make reservations, call (513) 287-7021.

Laugh and Learn

It's never too early for storytime! Bring your baby for fun in a research-based literacy development program with different books, songs and finger-plays each month. Amy Shardein, who has a B.A. in Elementary Education and M.L.S. in Library Science, leads this workshop. Designed for ages birth to 2 years.

Monday, November 2

Monday, December 7

Monday, January 4

10 to 10:45 a.m.

Music and Movement

Discover the magic of music together! Children, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to sing, dance, chant and play instruments in an informal setting. Ai Li Brown, a registered Music Together teacher who has a Masters in Music, leads this workshop. Designed for ages birth to 3 years.

Monday, October 12

Monday, November 9

Monday, December 14

Monday, January 11

10 to 10:45 a.m.

Tiny Tunes

Miss Meghan’s Music is based on the Musikgarten curriculum, a child-centered program perfect for introducing music concepts. This family class is imaginative and interactive. It uses movement, a variety of instruments and the children’s own ideas throughout the lesson. Designed for children 2-5 years old (older and younger siblings are welcome).

Monday, November 16

Monday, December 21

Monday, January 18

10 to 10:45 a.m.

Signing Safari

Have fun with your infant or toddler in this sign language program that is entertaining to learn, easy to implement, and helps to reduce stress during early childhood years. Sharon Said, who is a certified Child Sign Language Specialist, leads this workshop. Designed for ages 9 months to 3 years.

Monday, October 19

Monday, November 23

Monday, December 7

Monday, January 25

10 to 10:45 a.m.

Super Science!

Explore your way through cool science stations, using everyday items such as magnets and water. Try your hand at color mixing and make a project to take home. Elizabeth Hardin, M.A. in Art and Museum Education, leads this workshop. Designed for ages 3 to 6.

Monday, October 26

10 to 10:45 a.m.

Music with Miss Joanie

This joyful class of musical play incorporates free expression and diverse musical styles in a positive, focused and creatively charged atmosphere.  Come join us as we shake, rattle and roll! Designed for ages 3 to 6 years.

Monday, December 28

10 to 10:45 a.m.