Literacy Month Supported by The Steele Foundation
November 10 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners!
Stop, Drop and Read | Daily 1:30PM
Find a Playologist friend for Storytime!
Storytime Tuesdays with Loving Literacy Authors! | Every Tuesday 10:00AM & 11:00AM
Join featured authors from Loving Literacy Authors, each Tuesday for special Storytimes at the Museum! Loving Literacy Authors is an innovative consortium of several local Phoenix children’s book authors and illustrators, who are former teachers, librarians, and passionate literacy advocates. They are dedicated to helping improve the reading and writing skills of Arizona’s children with an engaging, unique program.
Nov. 4th Authors: Karlie Burnham and Barbara Renner
Nov. 11th Authors: Rita Goldner and Eileen Pieczonka
Nov. 18th Authors: Eileen Pieczonka and Phoebe Fox
Nov. 25th Authors: Phoebe Fox and Debbie Chamberlain
Once Upon a Garden… | Every Thursday 10:00AM
Celebrate Literacy Month with stories that bloom! Join our Garden Specialist in the Children’s Garden for enchanting tales inspired by plants, animals, and the wonders of nature that spark curiosity, imagination, and a love for the natural world. Families are invited to relax among the plants and enjoy storytime in a setting where reading and nature grow together.
Nov. 6th
Nov. 13th
Nov. 20th
Nov. 1st | 10:00AM & 11:00AM
Big Feelings, Brave Hearts: Taming the Monster Inside!
Help your child understand and manage big emotions in this empowering workshop led by Author Shamirrah Hill! Inspired by her children’s book, Monster Feelings, this interactive experience blends storytelling, performing arts, and creative activities to guide children in recognizing their emotions and expressing them in healthy, confident ways.
Nov. 5th | 10:30AM & 11:30AM
Awakening Creativity: Toddler Music
Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will focus on rhythm, beat, pitch and audiation while utilizing music for emotional self-regulation and laying the foundation for future literacy and math skills. Join our Seussical Band in music class this week!
Nov. 5th | 1:00PM
Word Mosaic Art
Let’s be Lexicon Artists and create our own shapes and images made from letters and words!
Nov. 6th | 10:30AM & 12:00PM
Storybook KIDchen: Green Eggs & Ham with Edible Ed!
Join our favorite chef, Edible Ed, as we read the classic Dr. Seuss story of “Green Eggs & Ham”, then create our own delicious twist on this dish to enjoy as a snack!
Nov. 8th | 10:00AM
Big Feelings, Brave Hearts: Taming the Monster Inside!
Help your child understand and manage big emotions in this empowering workshop led by Author Shamirrah Hill! Inspired by her children’s book, Monster Feelings, this interactive experience blends storytelling, performing arts, and creative activities to guide children in recognizing their emotions and expressing them in healthy, confident ways.
Nov. 8th | 11:30AM
Self-Love & Gratitude: Celebrating Our Gifts & Our Families
Celebrate the season of gratitude with an inspiring family workshop led by Author Shamirrah Hill! This interactive event is based on her heartwarming book Shaina’s Greatest Gift, a story about overcoming insecurity and jealousy through self-love and appreciation for one’s unique talents. Children and their families will explore the importance of gratitude, self-love, and celebrating each other’s gifts in a fun, creative way.
Nov. 12th | 10:00AM
Alphabet Hunt
Help us find all the hidden letters in the Children’s Garden! We’ll practice our ABCs and enjoy a garden-themed alphabet story time!
Nov. 12th | 1:00PM
Alphabet Mystery Match!
Pick a mystery object from the box! Try and match it to it’s first letter sound!
Nov. 13th | 10:30AM & 12:00PM
Storybook KIDchen: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie with Edible Ed!
Join our favorite chef, Edible Ed, as we read Laura Numeroff’s classic story, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”, then create our own delicious twist on this tale and enjoy as a snack!
Nov. 14th | 10:00AM
Paint Your Words
Practice tracing and painting your letters and words outside in the Children’s Garden!
Nov. 19th | 10:30AM & 11:30AM
Awakening Creativity: Toddler Music
Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will focus on rhythm, beat, pitch and audiation while utilizing music for emotional self-regulation and laying the foundation for future literacy and math skills. Enjoy some Turkey Tunes as we celebrate the holiday this week!
Nov. 19th | 1:00PM
Magic Writing Bags
Children will have a blast discovering the alphabet and the magic of color mixing in this fun-filled activity.
Nov. 20th | 10:30AM & 12:00PM
Storybook KIDchen: The Very Hungry Caterpillar with Edible Ed!
Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen, while we read Eric Carle’s classic story, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, then create our own delicious twist on this tale and enjoy as a snack!