APRIL 2015
EARTH & SKY
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Music Together Presents: Spring “Triangles” 9:30-10:15,
10:30-11:15 & 11:30-12:15
Wild Kingdom Encounter with Wild Guide Stephanie Arne
10:00-11:00
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FRIDAY, APRIL 3
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THURSDAY, APRIL 2
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Seed Planting! 1:00-3:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Mess Makers for Toddlers 9:30-10:00
*Mess Makers for Preschoolers 11:00-11:30
TARGET FREE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT
TFFFN: Brain Time 5:00-8:00
Junior League of Phoenix Presents: R.O.C.K.E.T.S. 5:00-8:00
Storytime with Phoenix Public Library 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30
*Dirt Cups 5:00-9:00
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5
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MONDAY, APRIL 6
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TUESDAY, APRIL 7
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
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SATURDAY, APRIL 4
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Spring Basket Bonanza 10:00-12:00 & 2:30-3:30
Age Group Key
Birth2yrs
*Jump stART 9:15-10:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Music Together Presents: Spring “Triangles” 9:30-10:15,
10:30-11:15 & 11:30-12:15
AIRmazing Airplanes 1:00-3:00
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THURSDAY, APRIL 9
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
AIRmazing Airplanes 1:00-3:00
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Presents: My Plate 10:00-11:45
AIRmazing Airplanes 1:00-3:00
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Lil Movers 10:00-10:30 & 11:00-11:30
*Dirt Cups 2:30-3:30
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SUNDAY, APRIL 12
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Brain Time for Babies 9:30-10:00
*Brain Time for Toddlers 10:30-11:00
*Brain Time for Preschoolers 11:30-12:00
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TUESDAY, APRIL 14
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
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MONDAY, APRIL 13
Museum is Closed.
*Jump stART 9:15-10:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Music Together Presents: Spring “Triangles” 9:30-10:15,
10:30-11:15 & 11:30-12:15
*Math Before You Can Add...Or Even Count! 10:00-10:45
*Math Before You Can Add...Or Even Count! 11:00-11:45
3-5yrs
K-2nd
All
Ages
Adult
Only
*RSVP Programs
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THURSDAY, APRIL 16
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Little Rhythms (Ages 6 Months - 3 Years) 10:00-10:45
Seed Planting! 1:00-3:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Laying the Foundation for Literacy 10:00-11:00
*Dirt Cups 1:00-3:00
MEMBERS NIGHT
*Flower Child! 4:30-5:15
*Flower Power! 5:30-6:30
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Mess Makers for Toddlers 9:30-10:00
*Mess Makers for Preschoolers 11:00-11:30
*Dirt Cups 2:30-3:30
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Museum is Closed. Happy Easter!
Museum is Closed.
2-3yrs
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Toddler and Parent Yoga 10:00-10:50
*Kids Yoga 11:00-11:50
Paper Kites 1:00-3:00
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TUESDAY, APRIL 21
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
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MONDAY, APRIL 20
Museum is Closed.
*Jump stART 9:15-10:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Music Together Presents: Spring “Triangles” 9:30-10:15,
10:30-11:15 & 11:30-12:15
Wacky Windsocks 1:00-3:00
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FRIDAY, APRIL 24
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SATURDAY, APRIL 25
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THURSDAY, APRIL 23
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Kristi Yamaguchi’s Reading Adventures Festival 9:00-4:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Science Before You Can Hypothesize...Or Even Analyze 10:00-10:45
*Science Before You Can Hypothesize...Or Even Analyze 11:00-11:45
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SUNDAY, APRIL 26
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Brain Time for Babies 9:30-10:00
*Brain Time for Toddlers 10:30-11:00
*Brain Time for Preschoolers 11:30-12:00
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
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MONDAY, APRIL 27
Museum is Closed.
*Jump stART 9:15-10:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Music Together Presents: Spring “Triangles” 9:30-10:15,
10:30-11:15 & 11:30-12:15
Wacky Windsocks 1:00-3:00
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THURSDAY, APRIL 30
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Wacky Windsocks 1:00-3:00
Signature Programs
The following programs are paid programs and Museum admission is not
included. Space is limited; please visit our website to reserve your spot!
Dirt Cups Make your own edible dirt cup in this tasty program in honor of Earth and
TFFFN: Brain Time Visitors will learn about our Brain Time programs for babies,
toddlers, and preschoolers while interacting with age-appropriate toys and materials. This
program is designed to teach parents about the importance of a child's early experiences to
the wiring of his or her brain in a fun, informal learning setting where play is emphasized.
Sky Month at the Museum! You'll use chocolate pudding, crumbled cookies and gummy
worms to make your own cup of "dirt" to enjoy! Members $4/Non-Members $5.
Wacky Windsocks Have you ever seen the wind blow? You will be able to once
Flower Child! (Members Night Only) Spring has sprung! Join us for a
fun-filled springtime art class! Create a flowered hat after hearing a story about some silly
flowers who have a big party. Learn how a seed becomes a plant. Then decorate a mug and
plant a real flower in it. Have fun making a bracelet with birds, bees, and flower beads!
Children ages 3 through 5 years old. Members Only $10.
Wild Kingdom Encounter with Wild Guide Stephanie Arne
Flower Power! (Members Night Only) Spring has sprung! Join us for a
fun-filled springtime art class! Create a flowered hat after hearing a story about some silly
flowers who have a big party. Learn how a seed becomes a plant. Then decorate a mug and
plant a real flower in it. Have fun making a bracelet with birds, bees, and flower beads! Put
your bracelet in a groovy butterfly box which you can decorate! K- 2nd graders.
Members Only $15.
Jump stART Jump stART your visit to the Museum with a special early morning
session in the Art Studio. Includes an exclusive, fun-filled art project and castle painting plus
two professional art educators will facilitate the session providing specialized instruction and
guidance. Members $8/Non-Members $10.
King/Queen of the Castle Come to the Art Studio to be crowned as king or
queen of the castle for the day! Be the first to paint the castle, make a special crown, pose in
a robe and hold a scepter while your photo is taken for display in the Museum. All ages
welcome! 1 child per day for King/Queen: $15. Register at the Museum.
Lil Movers Have some fitness fun with your little one in this interactive class! This
month, we will have a ball! We will enjoy some games that involve balls of all types for
kicking, throwing, catching, and tossing! Children ages 5 and under, with an adult caregiver,
are welcome. Members $6/Non-Members $8.
Little Rhythms (Ages 6mos-3yrs) Fun-filled music class where you can
bond with your child as each week you play, sing, dance and giggle together. Your child will
learn and grow through activities that stimulate brain growth, enhance social development,
and build motor skills. Thru a variety of styles your child will explore melodies, beats and
rhythms. Members $8/ Non-Members $10.
Mess Makers for Toddlers/Preschoolers Spring is here and it's time to
get messy with mud! We'll squish and squeeze some mud, make some mud pies, and so
much more! Please note: You may wish to bring a change of clothes for your little one, since
we do get involved in hands-on messy play in this program! The best part is that we do the
clean-up, so you don’t have to! Children 12 to 24 months (Toddler Class) and 3 to 5 years
(Preschoolers) plus a parent/caregiver are welcome. Members $8/Non-Members $10.
Science Before You Can Hypothesize...Or Even Analyze
Got curiosity? You're never too young to explore the world around you! Come discover
scientific concepts in this hands-on class to explore measuring, light, magnetism and more!
A professional scientist will lead the class through activities to spark a passion for scientific
discovery. Each family will receive an age-appropriate journal to document their own
scientific journey. There are two classes offered: birth-age 2 and ages 3-5yrs.
Members $6/Non-Members $8.
Spring Basket Bonanza Spring has sprung at the Children's Museum of
Phoenix! We invite you to come decorate your own basket to celebrate the season! We'll
provide baskets and an assortment of decorative items, including: flowers, ribbon, pipe
cleaners, foam letters, and much more! Members $6/Non-Members $8.
you create your very own windsock! We will use various types of paper to create a windsock
that you may hang outdoors to observe the wind!
Experience education and entertainment during an unforgettable visit with a few exotic
animal friends from the Wild Kingdom – and find out why Wild Kingdom has been a
beloved part of Mutual of Omaha for more than 50 years. Join Wild Kingdom Wild Guide
Stephanie Arne for an up-close look at an alligator, python, kinkajou and other exciting
creatures. We hope you can join us!
Reservation Programs
Admission into these programs is free with PAID Museum admission. Space is
limited. Please visit our website to register!
Brain Time This program emphasizes simple but critical messages about early brain
development . Included are stories, songs, rhymes, and one-on-one parent/child playtime
with brain-based learning toys and books. This program is also designed to teach parents
about the importance of a child’s early experiences to the wiring of his or her brain in a fun,
informal learning setting where play is emphasized. Parent/Caregiver is required to attend
with child.
This month we will enjoy water play in all of our Brain Time programs. Water play
is a great sensory and exploratory experience for your child, especially when we use
basters, scoops, and more to explore water!
Brain Time for Babies (Ages birth-18 months)
Brain Time for Toddlers (Ages 18 months-3 years)
Brain Time for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5 years)
Laying the Foundation for Literacy One of Southwest Human
Development’s literacy experts will provide parents an overview of brain development and
brain anatomy, and introduce parents to important child developmental milestones. Parents
will also learn how to read and with their children at varying ages. This workshop is
designed for children ages birth to five plus a parent/caregiver and includes story time, an art
activity, singing and dancing. Each child will receive a new book to take home.
www.swhd.org. Admission into the Museum is FREE when you pre-register for this
program. Space is limited.
Kids Yoga Kids gain improved focus, balance, breath, strength & confidence through
yoga, as they practice with music, stories, obstacle courses, partner poses and creative play.
Children ages 4-10. Kids Yoga is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin.
Math Before You Can Add...Or Even Count! Think your child is too
young for math? Come experience the joy of math with your child through hands-on
projects, and learn more tools that you can implement at home. There are two classes
offered for ages birth-2 and 3-5yrs. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum
admission.
Toddler and Parent Yoga Introduce your young child to the countless benefits
of yoga in this specially designed class that uses games, music, stories and play to explore
postures, balance and breath. Children ages 18 months- 3 years. Toddler and Parent Yoga
is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin.
Pre-Registration/Paid Programs
Drop-in Programs
The following programs are free, drop-in programs with PAID admission into
the Museum.
AIRmazing Airplanes Zoom!
Zoom! Children will have a blast designing and
decorating their very own AIRmazing airplane made out of craft sticks and clothespins.
Junior League of Phoenix Presents: R.O.C.K.E.T.S.
Join the
Junior League of Phoenix R.O.C.K.E.T.S. program for some hands-on science learning!
Seed Planting! Hear the story, Fran's Flower, to learn more about how plants grow.
You may then explore ecosystems and photosynthesis while planting seeds to take home!
The following programs are PAID programs requiring online registration.
Music Together Presents: Spring “Triangles” Join Music Together’s
Spring “TRIANGLE” semester for 10 weeks of singing, dancing, drumming and instrument
play with your child while supporting them on their path towards basic music competence.
This session includes 26 new songs and chants: we’ll be skipping across the room with the
traditional “Skip to My Lou”, shaking our eggs and barking the blues to “Old Blue”, and
playing drums with “Maria Isabel” a lively Spanish folksong. Each enrolled family receives
TWO copies of the “Triangle” CD with a digital download option, a beautifully illustrated
song book, and “Music and Your Child” booklet/DVD (for new families) are included with
tuition. For more information and online registration, please go to
www.MusicTogetherInPhx.com
Paper Kites Come create your very own paper kite in celebration of National Kite
Month and the arrival of spring.
Phoenix Children's Hospital Presents: My Plate
There are five major components that make up a proper meal plate: fruits, vegetables,
proteins, grains and dairy. This lesson covers how to build a healthy plate and why it is
important. Remember ½ fruits and vegetables, ¼ protein and ¼ grain each and every time!
There will be interactive activities and an art project that will help kids remember what their
plates should look like.
Storytime with Phoenix Public Library Share books, stories, songs,
rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. This program
is designed for children birth to 5 years old accompanied by a favorite adult. What is your
child learning? Children who love books and stories, and have opportunities to engage in
active storytelling, become more successful readers.
215 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 | Phone: 602.253.0501 | Fax: 602.307.9833
www.ChildrensMuseumOfPhoenix.org
hours: tuesday-sunday 9:00am - 4:0opm | daily art studio activities: 10:00am - 3:00pm
visit our website for up-to-date programs!