Playful News April
Monthly Theme: Honoring Children and Youth When we think about the children and youth in our lives, likely many of the conversations we have with them are focused on the future. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “When you’re older you’ll be better at [...]
9 Family-Friendly Events in Pierce County this April
Spring has arrived, and we're here to help you celebrate with Earth Day celebrations, activity kits, egg hunts, and more! Check out our list of events happening around Pierce County this April to find fun the whole family will enjoy. T.U.P.A.C. Dance in [...]
Greentrike OSTI Visits Tulsa
Our Out-of-School Time Intermediary (OSTI) team had the pleasure of taking a learning trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma in February to dive into the amazing work happening with The Opportunity Project (The Opp), visit the Discovery Lab children's museum, and learn about the history of Tulsa at the Greenwood Rising [...]
Playful News March
Monthly Theme: Nurturing Change Change can be tough. Too often, fear fills our minds with doubt and makes taking the first step toward change or growth seem more daunting than it actually is. Fear can come from many different sources, like fear of failure, fear of the unknown, [...]
Greentrike Stands With Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the first major European war in decades. Amidst this developing conflict, Greentrike extends our unwavering support for Ukraine and everyone who has been impacted by these tragic events. Some of you may have friends or family members in Ukraine, others may have family [...]
11 Family-Friendly Events in Pierce County this March
Whether you want to help care for turtles, immerse yourself in Van Gogh's paintings, learn about boats or famous women racers, or read to a dog, there are lots of opportunities for you and your family to shake up your routine this month in Pierce County! Click the photos [...]
What is a Child and Youth Centered Community?
Imagine a community where children and youth are thoughtfully considered in every decision, and where adults across all sectors see themselves as part of having an impact on children and youth in their community. There’s the old saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ and as our [...]
15 Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History Month
Find inspiration and learn about Black culture with this curated list of children's books. These stories broaden perspectives through insightful narratives and creative illustrations while centering and celebrating Black joy! Our recommendations are suited for a range of ages from preschoolers to older elementary children. Hover over the books [...]
7 Family-Friendly Black History Month Events in Pierce County
Every February we celebrate and reflect on the achievements and history of African Americans in the United States. Black History Month is celebrated all over the country to appreciate, honor, and acknowledge the struggles, successes, and strength of the Black/African American community. There are many ways you can engage [...]
Playful News February
Monthly Theme: Friendship Building and maintaining healthy friendships impacts development and well-being, as friends bring us happiness, teach us different perspectives, and help us navigate challenging life experiences. We may share a lot of similarities with our friends, like the clothes we wear, the color of our hair, [...]
