Children's Museum of Phoenix

Awakening Creativity-Toddler Music
2026-07-15 10:30 - 12:15 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30
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. Let’s do some school house prep with shapes, colors, and numbers songs in Music class this week! This program is geared for ages 18 months up to 5 years and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first-come, first-served. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

It's School House Prep Month!
2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-11 09:00 - 16:00
Get your little learners ready for the new school year with hands-on programs that make learning feel like play. From math activities to literacy fun and so much more, we’re making school readiness exciting!
We are grateful to Talking Stick Resort for generously supporting School House Prep Month!

"The Wheels on the Bus"
2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 16:00
Hop on board for some back-to-school fun with our “Wheels on the Bus” project! Kids will get crafty as they design their very own school bus using fun, hands-on materials—perfect for gearing up for the new school year! Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Magnetic Messages
2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 16:00
It’s School House Prep Month! Head up to the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and explore Magnetic Messages. This is a word-play experience where students use magnetic letters to build, mix, and discover new words. Get curious, get creative, and see what you can spell. Special thanks to Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this month!

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 16:00
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Thing-a-ma-jigs are sponsored by Talking Stick Resort for July’s School House Prep Month.

86 Field Trip Attendees
2026-07-15 09:00 - 14:00
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Stop, Drop, and Read
2026-07-14 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-13 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-12 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 13:30 - 14:00
We’re celebrating School House Prep Month! Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime. They’ll be reading books all about learning and school readiness. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this month!

Try-It Tuesdays: Slime!
2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00
Need we say more? Come join us for our Try-It Tuesday STEAM exploration and make some slime! Design and mix your own slime while learning about the science behind this all too fun activity!

Cooking with Krystal: West African Jollof Rice Cups
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00
Join Chef Krystal to make West African jollof rice cups! In this program, kids will explore color, aroma, and community through a kid-friendly version of a beloved West African dish. Chef Krystal focuses on plant-based cooking, showing young chefs how accessible, delicious, and creative these ingredients can be while building confidence in the kitchen. This is a drop-in experience; however, space is limited. To respect other guests and keep things comfortable, a set number of families will be welcomed every 15 minutes.

36 Field Trip Attendees
2026-07-14 09:00 - 14:00

The Market Number Quest
2026-07-13 13:00 - 15:00
Let’s go shopping for numbers! As part of School House Prep Month, head into our Market Exhibit for a playful number scavenger hunt designed just for little learners. Kids will search for hidden numbers and practice counting pretend grocery items as they load up their carts. This program strengthens early math skills, supports number recognition, and builds the foundation for future school success. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this month!

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
2026-07-13 10:30 - 12:15
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30
Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes, and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and creative movement activities. Not only is your child engaging their small and large muscles as they embody movement (increasing flexibility, range of motion, and coordination), but they are also developing their personality and emotions through self-expression. Dance and move while we learn about shapes, colors, and numbers in Dance class this week! This program is geared for ages 18 months up to 5 years and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first-come, first-served. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Sort and Count Bottles
2026-07-12 10:00 - 12:00
It’s School House Prep Month! Get ready for school success with a playful pom-pom sorting and counting activity designed just for little learners. Kids will strengthen early math skills like number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and color sorting while building focus and fine motor coordination. It’s a tactile way to lay the foundation for confident counting and classroom readiness. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Make-Believe World
2026-07-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-11 09:00 - 16:00
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder! Inspired by the wild and wacky style of Dr. Seuss, kids will use their imaginations to dream up and design their very own fantastical worlds—full of colorful creatures, topsy-turvy landscapes, and silly surprises. A creative adventure that’s as unique as every child! Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!
