A Day at the Children’s Museum at JBLM
Located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Children's Museum at JBLM offers children, youth, and families a space to learn, play, socialize, and convene. Each playscape within the Museum allows children to imagine and play freely with the structures and objects found throughout. Let's look at each playscape and discover [...]
5 Types of Play to Encourage Early Childhood Development
The Importance of Play Playing is an essential way that children explore their world, the people around them, and make connections that help them develop. Play supports development within the brain, the body, and socially. When children are able to direct play, they are motivated to learn about [...]
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 invite you to read a children’s book that centers trailblazing women and have selected 14 titles we love to get [...]
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, Tacoma Rescue Mission, and YWCA Women’s Support Shelter easy accessibility to thoughtfully prepared, play-based activities to infuse fun and joy [...]
A Day at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma
What is it like to visit the Children's Museum of Tacoma? There is so much exploration, learning, and play happening among the playscapes in the Children's Museum of Tacoma. The museum creates a safe space where children and youth of all ages have a place to socialize and [...]
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 fear, anger, distress, and excitement, and knowing how to help children navigate these big emotions takes patience and practice. One [...]
Exploring Identity in Children’s Media
Each of us is unique in our own ways, but we also share countless similarities with the people around us. We can explore how we see ourselves and how to recognize those like us and different from us in books, media, and the communities around us. When we expand [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events: March
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 share our top picks for family friendly events in the area. Bookmark this post to explore each month's offerings! Click [...]
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 for Museum Fun Days as we celebrate some of the more whimsical holidays by layering a silly invitation into your [...]
14 Children’s Books about STEAM: Learning through Reading
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, and is often used to describe an educational approach or learning focus. Though similar to STEM, STEAM includes a focus on literacy and reflection, inviting learners to leverage both hard and soft skills to understand concepts and solve problems. Regarding [...]
