{"id":664,"date":"2022-11-01T16:44:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T16:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheekwood.local\/learn\/childrens-programs\/tots\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T07:07:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:07:38","slug":"tots","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/learn\/childrens-programs\/tots\/","title":{"rendered":"TOTS!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"banner banner--background\" style=\"background-color: ;\"><div class=\"banner__overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.86);\"><\/div><div class=\"banner__content\"><h1>TOTS!<\/h1>\n<p><strong>TOTS! is for children accompanied by an adult.<\/strong>\u00a0This program is geared towards toddlers, but all are welcome to join.<\/p>\n<p><em>Included with Membership or General Admission<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/kids-family-activities-1200x425-1.jpg\" alt=\"kids family activities 1200x425 1\" \/><\/div><!-- .banner -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;info&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Special Indoors Winter TOTS!<\/h2>\n<h3>November \u2013 December\u00a0 |\u00a0 Tuesdays\u00a0 |\u00a0 10 AM \u2013 12 PM<\/h3>\n<p>Come join us for our Special Indoors Winter TOTS! programming. Beginning November 25, tots and their guardians can enjoy drop-in style hands-on activities and Storytimes indoors and in the warmth of the Frist Learning Center Art Studios. Each week\u2019s theme is inspired by current exhibitions, seasonal festivals, and our annual <em>Holiday LIGHTS<\/em> celebration, encouraging exploration of art and the natural world. Bundle up and come prepared for some winter fun!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hands-On Activities | 10 AM \u2013 12 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storytime | 10 AM, 10:45 AM, and 11:30 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have any questions? Just give us a call at 615-353-9827 or keep an eye on our Instagram stories for programming updates. 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Please note that this program is weather permitting and will be rescheduled if cancelled. Keep an eye on our Instagram stories for updates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Rachel Rodriguez:<\/strong><br \/>\nRachel is a singer, songwriter, teaching artist, performance coach, wife, and mother. Nothing makes her happier than watching people of all ages experience the joy of music and dance. She is the creator and founder of \u201cSongs for My Little Amigos,\u201d a bi-lingual music and movement program that focuses on promoting language learning, building community, and celebrating culture through the arts. 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