Provider Spotlight: Krownless Kings
It’s a hot summer day in Dixon Village, and the air buzzes with energy, laughter, and the sounds of a toy drone, which zips through the air as the neighborhood children and youth watch in delight. The machine is powered by a remote in the hands of Idris Joyce, [...]
PowerPlay, Creative Thinking, and Thoughtful Investigation
Have you heard the phrase, “color outside the lines?” When we use it, we mean to think creatively and do things in unconventional ways when solving problems. These ideas are critical to a lot of things we do at the Children’s Museums of Tacoma and at JBLM, and are [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events: August
Summer may be starting to wind down, but we have plenty more delightful adventures for your family to enjoy in the sunshine and fresh air! From exciting festivals and concerts to movie screenings, our Pierce County communities have fun things to do for everyone. Admission for each event comes [...]
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 bring together families of all ages for fun and educational events. Admission for each event comes at no cost and [...]
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 of the environment facilitate development across physical, cognitive, language, and social and emotional domains. One of these play types is [...]
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, and play! Check out our list of ten family friendly hikes to explore our county's unique environments, and be sure [...]
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 the same fundamental rights and opportunities regardless of their race, religion, sexuality, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. Throughout history, [...]
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 fire pit, and connecting over hard work to give Summer Campers and Preschool Powered by Play students a fresh space [...]
12 Children’s Books for Teaching Social Justice
The term social justice has many definitions, with one being the advocacy for equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all people. Understanding others’ cultures and identities is an important part of social justice. In learning about those that are similar to and different from us, we can foster empathy [...]
Playguiding at Greentrike Children’s Museums
What is a Playguide? Playguides are observant members of Greentrike Children’s Museums staff, there to lend a helping hand and make sure everyone is safe. Playguides greet children warmly, interact with and guide children through their play experience, and facilitate museum operations at the Children's Museum of [...]
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