Watch St. Louis city high school students compete in the St. Louis regional Competition of Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest in which the winner will advance to the state championships.
Participating students recite three poems of their choice and are critiqued on dramatic articulateness, complexity, presentation and more. Three guest judges provide scoring. Poetry Out Loud builds students' speaking skills, develops an appreciation for poetry, increases self-confidence and poise. and provides scholarship prizes.
The Missouri Arts Council and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education collaborate to bring this program to Missouri. The state championships will take place March 10 in Jefferson City.
The public is invited to this free event.
1:30 p.m. at Springboard headquarters, 1310 Papin Street. Springboard is the St. Louis region's largest provider of arts and enrichment programs for students, with a strong commitment to economically disadvantaged children. It serves more than 55,000 students and teachers in elementary and middle schools and community venues throughout the St. Louis metro area, the eastern half of Missouri and the Metro East area of Illinois.
More information: springboardstl.org
Meet up at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime is geared to ages 2-5.
Daytime Playtime is an open gym for children ages 2-5 where the possibilities for fun and learning (through fun) are endless! Children will participate in activities that build coordination, strength, balance and self-confidence. They'll develop stronger motor skills, social skills, and take part in theme-based creative activities.
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.