The Children's Museum of Tacoma aims to be an educator's partner and resource. On-staff educators can tailor group visit to fit your learning objectives and our Play Guides ensure that everyone enjoys their visit. Educator packets filled with pre-visit and post-visit activities, links to the EALR's, and exhibit related vocabulary lists are available to you.

Our education staff has presented at regional workshops including "As a Child Grows", the ELEA Network in Early Childhood Conference, National Association of Children's Museums, Northwest Association of Youth Museums and the Seattle International Children's Festival Teacher Mosaic. Additionally, the Museum has held a variety of workshops on topics from science education to nurturing cultural awareness in the classroom. Our workshops frequently offer STARs credits and clock hours for educator professional development. Our goal is to help teachers infuse fun and excitement into learning for all children by sharing unique educational approaches and philosophies.

Educator Packets

View and print Educator Guides for each of our exhibits.

Smart Moves with Food and Fitness
New Digs
Becka's Clubhouse: Art FUNdamentals
Emotions Matter
Bank on It!


Please check back for more resources as we continue to update our website.

Upcoming Workshops

Incorporating Arts and World Cultures
Wednesday, March 19, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Join the Children's Museum of Tacoma, Seattle International Children's Festival, and Asia Pacific Cultural Center the evening of March 19th for presentations and hands-on workshops designed to help you incorporate the arts and world cultures into your classroom activities.

Content can be used for stand-alone lessons or in direct connect to Seattle International Children's Festival performances in Tacoma. Clock hours and STARs credits available.

Visit the Seattle International Children's Festival website to for more information about their programs and to register for this workshop.


Emotions Matter: Parent/Educator Workshop
Tuesday, April 22, 6:00pm-7:30pm

How do you and your children handle emotionally tense situations? Do you wish you had more tools to help you navigate these difficult moments? Join us as we explore emotion coaching and practical applications for your home and/or early childhood classroom.

Kids are welcome! Please arrive by 5:45 if bringing children.
$10 per adult participant. STARs credits available.  Online registration is available.
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