Kid’s Ed
Remote Learning: Introducing new videos and activities for children ages 5-7 they can access at home, from our acclaimed children's education program History and Historic Preservation. Children can learn about our city and our neighborhood’s history, and upload and share their work. Click here to watch and participate.
Since 1991, the Village Preservation has offered elementary students an unparalleled opportunity to engage with New York City’s past by exploring the diverse culture and architecture of Greenwich Village. We are pleased to invite your class to participate in Village Preservation’s education program, Greenwich Village: History and Historic Preservation, which highlights the uniqueness of Greenwich Village’s historic built environment and the importance of preserving and learning from our past.
Our two curricula, Greenwich Village Past and Present and Immigration in the South Village, include three interactive sessions led by qualified educators and align with New York State and City learning standards for Social Studies, English, Language Arts, and the Arts. Classes are a wonderful foundation for the study of the history and development of New York City. The program's two choices focus on diverse themes and distinct areas of the Village, and are tailored to the needs of your individual class.
To register, contact Sam Moskowitz via email or at 212-475-9585 x39.
What Participating Teachers Say About the Program:
>The program is absolutely wonderful! Louisa M. 6th grade
>It brought to life the material we read about in class. Lillian B. 4th grade
>They learned a great deal about the daily life of immigrants and architecture. Erin N. 2nd grade
>This really ties into Common Core. April M. 2nd grade
During each of the three interactive sessions, the program provides an introduction to New York City social history and basic architectural features for younger students, while encouraging students in the upper grades to think critically and integrate more advanced social and architectural concepts into a wider historical context.
Session 1: A Peek into the Past—Historic Investigation Activity
A Village Preservation educator will visit your classroom & introduce students to Greenwich Village history. Students will develop their observational and analytical skills as they discover how a city and its neighborhoods change.
Session 2: Village Detectives—Walking Tour
You and your class will travel to Greenwich Village for Session 2, exploring the neighborhood’s unique structures and streets with a GVSHP educator. Using the concepts and vocabulary introduced in Session 1, students will examine the exteriors of homes, businesses, and public spaces and look for clues about how the Village has changed over time.
Session 3: Creative Construction—Art Project
Back in your classroom for Session 3, students will engage in an art project in which they will apply the historical and architectural lessons they have learned. While they integrate concepts inspired by the streetscape of Greenwich Village, your students will create a souvenir that will serve as a reminder of the discoveries and knowledge they came away with through their exploration of the neighborhood’ design and history.
Reduced fees are available- please ask about our scholarship program.
email smoskowitz@gvshp.org to register
Greenwich Village: History and Historic Preservation is generously funded by: the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Speaker Corey Johnson, Village Preservation members, and the New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
 
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Fifth grade students at P.S.9 investigate a historic photo.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Educators or parents interested in learning more about the program or how to register a class can contact GVSHP at (212) 475-9585 ext. 34 or email.
For registration information,
click here.
For a printable brochure,
click here.
FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
More resources for teachers and students coming soon.
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