Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time program! Every month, we spotlight a different Wisconsin-grown crop, allowing little learners to explore the science and stories behind our food.
Each week, families will enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings Gallery, facilitator-led activities throughout Food + Farm Exploration Center, and a delicious snack pertaining to the monthly theme. Through hands-on play and greenhouse exploration, children will experience the amazing ways food travels from the field to their fork.
It’s time to rev your engines and gear up for the holiday season with this brand new Tot Time theme: marvelous machines in farming! Join us for our first-ever December Tot Time!
Registration for Tot Time closes before week 1. If you are already registered, we look forward to seeing you!
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THEME: MACHINES!
DETAILS
Dates: December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (Tuesdays)
Time: 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Who: Children 3, 4, or 5 are invited to join
Adults must accompany their toddler at all times
COST
Program Fee: $40 for 4 weeks
Fee covers the cost of 1 child and parent for all 4 sessions (no general admission ticket required)
Separate registration required for each child attending
Members save 25%
Fee includes admission for the day so you can stay and play!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 26th, 2026
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Each week we’ll sing a song, play with sensory bins, read stories, explore a new activity, and enjoy a daily snack!
Week 1: Simple Machines | Building with Lego blocks, gear painting, log splitting (exploring wedges with playdoh) & ramp racing (exploring inclined planes).
Week 2: Cooking with Machines | Make a green bean casserole with Chef Davey in the Kitchen Lab.
Week 3: Tractors, Trucks, and Trailers | Tractor name craft, tractor alphabet tires (matching game), truck tire painting & a trip to the Farm Tech Shed to explore some machines up close!
Week 4: Merry Marvelous Machines | Craft a tractor photo frame ornament, marvelous machine counting, tractor color by number & ABCs of farm machines (matching game).
Questions? Contact our education team at education@fftf.us
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