Family-Friendly Pierce County Events: April
There are so many opportunities to explore, play, create, and learn in Pierce County! From celebratory events and nature walks to craft kits and underwater exploration, each month we'll [...]
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 [...]
Greentrike Cares Kits Volunteer Spotlight
In February, two groups of volunteers assembled hundreds of Greentrike Cares Kits for children at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Greentrike Cares offers children, staff, and families at Mary Bridge, [...]
The March Playful Guide
Change Change can be difficult, especially for young children who are not quite developmentally ready to regulate themselves and their emotions independently. Change can bring about feelings of [...]
Museum Fun Days at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma
On any day of the year you'll find all sorts of holidays and observances that are being celebrated across the world. Join us at the Children's Museum of Tacoma [...]
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 [...]
Playful News February
Friendship Building and maintaining healthy friendships brings us happiness, teaches us different perspectives, and helps us navigate challenging life experiences. We may share a lot of similarities with [...]
How Businesses Can Take Part in Building a Child and Youth Centered Community
Nearly 10 years ago, we hosted our first annual Symposium to share our team’s learnings about the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood learning with the Tacoma community. Dedicated [...]
9 Children’s Books to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 16 this year, marks the birthday of Dr. King, who fought for the rights and dignity of all people and helped lead the [...]
Playful News January
Listening to Understand Have you ever asked a friend a question and then forgot to really listen to their response? Maybe you got distracted, found your mind trailing [...]