A Different Approach to Early Childhood Learning
Preschool Powered by Play is... Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach We are inspired by many philosophies, but the fundamentals of the Reggio Emilia approach to early [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events: July
Summer’s in full swing, and Pierce County delivers plenty of ways to celebrate, learn, and play! From colorful festivals to creative crafts and workshops, the community is excited to [...]
Big Body Play: Benefits, Risks, and Myths
As children grow and develop, they use their bodies to explore the world around them and discover what they are capable of. Different types of play and the structure [...]
Family Friendly Hikes in Pierce County
Pierce County is home to a diverse array of state parks, recreation centers, trails, and playgrounds that offer accessible opportunities for our children, youth, and families to explore, connect, [...]
The June Playful Guide
Social Justice With observances like Juneteenth, Pride Month, and World Refugee Day falling in June, social justice is on our minds. Social justice means that all people deserve [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Dotson
In April, a group of Georgetown alumni volunteered to spruce up Playground Ish at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. They spent their Saturday painting railings, raking sand, building a [...]
The May Playful Guide
Fill Your Cup Have you ever heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”? When we take time to replenish our mental, emotional, and physical energy, [...]
ELO at Clover Park School District: Girls on the Run WestSound
A-W-E-S-O-M-E, awesome, awesome, awesome, that's the way to be! Twice a week, 3rd to 5th grade girls at Custer Elementary and Dower Elementary can be found practicing positive self-talk, [...]
The April Playful Guide
Building Bridges When we discover new ideas and learn about the world around us, we come to understand ourselves more deeply. We may try to figure out where [...]
Women’s History Month Children’s Booklist
Throughout the month of March, we are invited to honor and celebrate the achievements of women throughout history who have fought for a just future for women everywhere. We [...]