Read and Play - When Sophie Gets Angry, Really, Really Angry, by Molly Bang Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Shining Starz Acro-Dance. 3 Research Drive, Suite 8, Branford

Is your little bee feeling a bit like a volcano today? 🌋 Sometimes our feelings are as big as a roar, and that’s okay! Join us at Honey Bee Hollow as we dive into Molly Bang’s classic tale to discover how we can find our "calm" through nature, movement, and a whole lot of play.

​Event Details

Read and Play: When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry... by Molly Bang

​Location: Shining Starz Acro-Dance | 3 Research Drive, Suite 8, Branford, CT 06405

​Date & Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

​Price: $35 ($5 discount for each sibling)

​Register Here: https://forms.gle/tRaZraVfQg6Q6Fh78

​Circle Time

​We'll gather for circle time for an interactive reading of Sophie’s journey. Through expressive storytelling, we will explore emotional literacy—learning to name those big "red" feelings and practicing Sophie’s deep-breathing techniques to help our hearts feel "blue" and calm again.

​Themed Toy Zone

​Step into Sophie’s world with our curated selection of woodland creatures and natural loose parts. From miniature trees to cozy dens, children can engage in imaginative play that mirrors the soothing power of the great outdoors.

​Sensory Play

​Explore the "colors of calm" in our sensory bins! We’ll be diving into textures that represent Sophie’s shifting moods—from fiery red textures to the cool, soothing squish of mossy greens and water-inspired blues. It’s a tactile way to process big emotions.

​Science Discovery

​Mini "Feeling" Volcanoes: We’re turning those big eruptions into a science experiment! Using baking soda and vinegar, children will create their own mini volcanoes. We’ll talk about how our anger can feel like it's "bubbling up" and "overflowing," giving a visual and exciting representation of how emotions move through us.

​Creative "Process Art"

​Forget the lines—we’re painting with feeling! Using vibrant tempera paints and various tools, children will express their internal weather on paper. This focus on the process rather than the final product builds confidence and provides a safe outlet for emotional expression.

​Gross Motor Play

​It’s time to move like the wind! Utilizing the wonderful space at Shining Starz Acro-Dance, we’ll practice "active calming." We’ll climb like Sophie climbing her favorite tree and use our gross motor skills to "shake the grumpies out" through guided movement and stretching.

​Other activity centers based upon size of the venue.

Families will receive digital extension activities to do at home after the event.

Limit 10 children and a caregiver

Registration here: https://forms.gle/tRaZraVfQg6Q6Fh78

No refunds. Credit towards a future class will be issued.

​Note: Honey Bee Hollow Kids play can be a bit messy! We believe in the power of play, so please dress your little bee in comfortable clothes ready for action. 🎨✨

Rules: Please respect our host. No shoes on the dance floor. No food or drinks other than a water bottle.

Bottles and discreet breastfeeding are welcome for infants.

Bathroom is available.