The Greentrike blog shares inspiring stories that honor children and youth, and champions play.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Learn how to paint watercolor birds, tulips, and cherry blossoms with your little ones to celebrate the beautiful colors and sounds of Spring! All you'll need for this activity [...]
What is Mental Health and Why is it Important? Mental health is an important aspect of our wellbeing that impacts the way we face stressors, interact with others, [...]
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, [...]
What is Social and Emotional Learning? Social and emotional learning, or SEL, is an educational strategy centered on social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, self-regulation, and self-awareness. When [...]
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, [...]
