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Arizona State Standards at the Children’s Museum: An Exhibit Guide for Teachers
Your principal approved the bus. Now the trip form wants a line for Arizona State Standards, and it's due Friday. Good news: we've done that homework for you. Sixteen of our exhibits are mapped to [...]
Birthday Party Places in Phoenix: What a Museum Party Actually Includes
Comparing birthday party places in Phoenix usually means comparing fine print. One venue gives you 90 minutes and a folding table. Another charges per kid after the tenth. Here is exactly what a party at [...]
Play Matters: Full STEAM Ahead!
STEAM learning happens naturally through everyday play, from building with blocks to mixing paint or sorting objects. These hands-on experiences help young children explore ideas, solve problems, think creatively, and build confidence as they experiment, [...]
Field Trips for Kindergarten and Preschool: A Phoenix Teacher’s Planning Guide
Field trips for kindergarten classes sink or swim on logistics. You already know the curriculum value; what you need is a chaperone ratio, a lunch plan, and a bus that gets back before dismissal. Here's [...]
The Best Things to Do in Phoenix with Kids (Rain or 110 Degrees)
Some of the best things to do in Phoenix with kids don't depend on the weather at all. When the pavement is hot enough to fry an egg, or a rare rainy afternoon rolls in, [...]
Play Matters: Why Cardboard Is One of the Best Toys You’ll Never Buy
Everyday recyclables like cardboard boxes, paper towel rolls, and bottle caps can spark imaginative, open-ended play that builds creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills. This article, published by Raising Arizona Kids, shares why simple materials make [...]
What Families Love About the Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Your kid hasn't stopped talking about that giant climbing thing since their friend's birthday party. Sound familiar? The Children's Museum of Phoenix earns that kind of buzz for a reason, and local families back it [...]
Your Complete First-Visit Guide to the Children’s Museum of Phoenix
You've heard the buzz. Your neighbor raves about it, you've scrolled through other families' photos, and your kids have been begging to go. A visit to the Children's Museum of Phoenix is the kind of [...]
Why Your Family Needs Children’s Museum Tickets This Weekend
With diverse exhibits catering to a wide range of interests and age groups, children's museums offer a unique opportunity to learn and play together. From science experiments to artwork and historical displays, each visit is [...]