Benefits of Reading With Children
It’s a chilly Monday morning as “Teacher Jenna,” sits cross-legged on the carpet with a well-loved copy of the picture book “Zero” by Kathryn Otoshi in hand, reading each [...]
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child 2024
April is an important month for children, with both the Week of the Young Child and the Month of the Military Child falling within this month. The Week [...]
April Playful Guide
Happy April! Spring is officially upon us, bringing colorful blossoms, sunny days, and the Month of the Military Child, during which we celebrate the children of our service members [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events: April
Spring is officially here – celebrate with both indoor and outdoor events, educational workshops, festivals, and more! We’ve put together our top picks of family-friendly Pierce County events for [...]
Provider Spotlight: Girls on the Run in Puget Sound
Girls on the Run in Puget Sound blends physical activity with life skill development, pairing youth who identify as girls, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming with volunteer mentors to help them [...]
Playscape Highlight: Woods
The Children's Museum of Tacoma features a number of playscapes designed to encourage nonprescriptive play, each with small gems that some may not notice on their first visit. The [...]
March Playful Guide
Happy March! Before we celebrate the fast approach of springtime, it’s important to recognize the arrival of National Women’s History Month and the rich contributions of countless women to [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events: March
Spring’s on the way, and with it come several local family-friendly events, crafty and educational workshops, and more! We’ve put together our top picks of Pierce County events for [...]
Artist Spotlight: Zane Scott
The Children's Museums of Tacoma and at JBLM regularly showcase artwork from local community artists. Our latest artist in residence is Zane Scott, and many of the Museum activities [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Kayla!
Every day, volunteers dedicate their valuable time and talent to helping Greentrike and the Museums provide playful experiences for children, youth, and families. Whether they are engaging in Early [...]