SUPER SALMON SLEUTHS

 

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

 

This program is held at the salmon hatchery in our Watershed Science Center and is designed for preschool classrooms. The program combines multi-sensory activities designed to interest and engage every child.

 

The Super Salmon Sleuths program consists of:

  • Slide show about salmon

  • Exploring stations, including viewing with a microscope

  • Art project

  • Feed the fish!

  • Native American salmon legend reading

DATES: The Super Salmon Sleuths is offered in the spring. Scheduling begins in January. We will work around your schedule the best we can. 

 

ACTIVITIES:

  • Slide show: A 20-minute slide show that explains the salmon lifecycle, habitat needs, predators, and hatchery operations

  • Kinesthetic activity: Acting out the salmon lifecycle

  • Feed the fish: We will go outside and feed the fingerlings!

  • Story time: A salmon story or Native American legend will be read

  • Exploring time: Students get to explore different stations with activities ranging from microscope viewing to art activities.

Note: Most activities will take place indoors, however, we will go outside to feed the fish and play a game, so if it is rainy, please bring your raincoats!

 

The entire session lasts 2 hours.

 

TESTIMONIALS:

Preschoolers acting out the salmon lifecycle.

"Wow!  Your program was an exceptional field trip. The kids were bursting with excitement afterwards, so pleased with all they had learned and experienced. Every aspect of your program was the favorite of someone. Thank you for such an educational and enjoyable program. The children will remember it for a long time. And even when they seem to forget the details, I think it will play a part in how they interact with our natural resources.”

             -- Camille, Issaquah Co-op

"My son and I attended our preschool field trip today at your hatchery. We both loved the experience and learning. Mrs. Kane did a wonderful job of informing the children, keeping their attention and making it fun!  I want to compliment you on a fabulous program.”    

-- Laura, Sammamish Learning Center

 

COST: The fee for this program is $5 per child.  A minimum of 10 students will be required with a maximum of 20 students.  (Please make checks payable to FISH).

 

CONTACT INFO: If you would like schedule your class or would like more information, please contact Celina Steiger, education coordinator for Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH), at 425-392-8025 or celina@issaquahfish.org.