America's Children's Museum on Wheels: StoryBus facts for kids
The StoryBus is a special museum on wheels for children. It travels around the Chicago area. This big bus helps young kids, from kindergarten to pre-kindergarten, learn to love reading.
Inside the 37-foot bus, you'll find exciting, hands-on exhibits. These exhibits change often. They let children step right into the worlds of their favorite stories. Imagine exploring the tales of The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, or Goldilocks and the Three Bears!
Why the StoryBus is Important
The StoryBus has a very important job. It aims to help children who might not have many books at home. These kids sometimes fall behind in reading skills. The StoryBus works to give them a fun and engaging way to catch up.
It also helps teachers! The StoryBus provides special learning plans for schools. These plans use art to make the StoryBus visit even more helpful. Teachers also get training on how to use these fun lessons in their classrooms.
The StoryBus Journey
The StoryBus started its journey in the year 2000. It is a project of the Dolores Kohl Education Foundation. This foundation helps create new ways to teach and learn.
Experts from the Kohl McCormick Academy of Outstanding Educators help with the StoryBus. They lead the teacher training sessions. They also guide teachers at schools that the StoryBus visits. These experts also create the learning materials used with the bus. Merri Dee, a well-known community leader, is also part of the team, serving on the board.
