May events at the Children's Museum of Phoenix

May is Manners Month at the Children's Museum of Phoenix!

 Here's a look at their program of events for the month:

STORYTIME
Presented daily in the Book Loft
11:30am and 1:30pm

Wednesday, May 11
MUSIC TOGETHER PRESENTS: SPRING MARACAS
9:10-9:55, 10:10-10:55 & 11:10-11:55

Bounce with us into spring with the fun Maracas semester!  We will be shaking our eggs to the lively Dorian jazz "Doodle" tune, spinning scarves to the Greek "Taskonikas" and everyone's favorite waltz, "Dancing with Teddy".  Join us for 10 weeks of musical fun with your child as they grow in the journey towards basic music competence.  For more information and online registration, please go to www.MusicTogetherInPhx.com.

Thursday, May 12
GOOF & GIGGLE
10:00 - 11:00

Goof and Giggle is a fun and interactive class designed for toddlers between the ages of one to three years and their parents/caregivers. During this 4-week class (5/12, 5/19, 5/26 & 6/2), toddlers will dance, sing and play instruments to old songs with new words.  Explore the world of science as well as move and groove with balls, hoops and more.  Don't miss this opportunity to Goof and Giggle with your little one.  This program is taught by Sharen Pearson, the host of Baby D.I.Y on BabyFirstTV and creator of Goof & Giggle.  Admission into this 4-week program is $45.00 per child and includes Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here for tickets.



Friday, May 13
BRAIN TIME FOR BABIES
10:00 - 10:30 
New Directions Institute is offering a FREE interactive experience called Brain Time at the Museum. 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. The 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. Children birth to 18 months old plus a parent/caregiver are welcome.  Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here to print your tickets.



Friday, May 13 
BRAIN TIME FOR TODDLERS
11:15 - 11:45

New Directions Institute is offering a FREE interactive experience called Brain Time at the Museum. 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. The 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. Children 18 months to 3 years old plus a parent/caregiver are welcome.  Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here to print your tickets.



Saturday, May 14
THANK YOU CARDS
9:00-11:00

Come design your very own card as we discover the value and purpose of thank you notes.



Sunday, May  15
THANKFUL TREE
9:00 - 11:00

Join us as we make a beautiful tree out of handprint leaves to reflect on all the things we are thankful for.



Monday, May  16
THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED.



Tuesday, May  17
THANKFUL TREE
9:00 - 11:00

Join us as we make a beautiful tree out of handprint leaves to reflect on all the things we are thankful for.




Wednesday, May 18
MUSIC TOGETHER PRESENTS: SPRING MARACAS
9:10-9:55, 10:10-10:55 & 11:10-11:55

Bounce with us into spring with the fun Maracas semester!  We will be shaking our eggs to the lively Dorian jazz "Doodle" tune, spinning scarves to the Greek "Taskonikas" and everyone's favorite waltz, "Dancing with Teddy".  Join us for 10 weeks of musical fun with your child as they grow in the journey towards basic music competence.  For more information and online registration, please go to www.MusicTogetherInPhx.com



Thursday, May 19
GOOF & GIGGLE
10:00 - 11:00

Goof and Giggle is a fun and interactive class designed for toddlers between the ages of one to three years and their parents/caregivers.  During this 4-week class (5/12, 5/19, 5/26 & 6/2), toddlers will dance, sing and play instruments to old songs with new words.  Explore the world of science as well as move and groove with balls, hoops and more.  Don't miss this opportunity to Goof and Giggle with your little one.  This program is taught by Sharen Pearson, the host of Baby D.I.Y on BabyFirstTV and creator of Goof & Giggle.  Admission into this 4-week program is $45.00 per child and includes Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here for tickets.



Friday, May 20
THANKFUL TREE
9:00 - 11:00

Join us as we make a beautiful tree out of handprint leaves to reflect on all the things we are thankful for.



Saturday, May 21
TODDLER & PARENT YOGA
10:00 - 10:50

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. Quality time with a parent is an added bonus! Class is designed for children ages 18 months through three years and is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin.  Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here to print your tickets.



Saturday, May 21
KIDS YOGA
11:00 - 11:50

Kids gain improved focus, balance, breath, strength & confidence through yoga, as they practice with music, stories, obstacle courses, partner poses and creative play.  Parents are welcome to participate.  Class is designed for children ages four through ten and is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin.  Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here to print your tickets.



Sunday, May 22
THANKFUL TREE
2:00 - 4:00

Join us as we make a beautiful tree out of handprint leaves to reflect on all the things we are thankful for.



Monday, May  23
THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED.



Tuesday, May  24
THANK YOU CARDS
2:00 - 4:00

Come design your very own card as we discover the value and purpose of thank you notes.



Wednesday, May 25
MUSIC TOGETHER PRESENTS: SPRING MARACAS
9:10-9:55, 10:10-10:55 & 11:10-11:55

Bounce with us into spring with the fun Maracas semester!  We will be shaking our eggs to the lively Dorian jazz "Doodle" tune, spinning scarves to the Greek "Taskonikas" and everyone's favorite waltz, "Dancing with Teddy".  Join us for 10 weeks of musical fun with your child as they grow in the journey towards basic music competence.  For more information and online registration, please go to www.MusicTogetherInPhx.com



Thursday, May 26
GOOF & GIGGLE
10:00 - 11:00

Goof and Giggle is a fun and interactive class designed for toddlers between the ages of one to three years and their parents/caregivers.  During this 4-week class (5/12, 5/19, 5/26 & 6/2), toddlers will dance, sing and play instruments to old songs with new words.  Explore the world of science as well as move and groove with balls, hoops and more.  Don't miss this opportunity to Goof and Giggle with your little one.  This program is taught by Sharen Pearson, the host of Baby D.I.Y on BabyFirstTV and creator of Goof & Giggle.  Admission into this 4-week program is $45.00 per child and includes Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here for tickets.



Friday, May 27
DRAWING "FUN"DAMENTALS
9:00-11:00

In this program, young art apprentices are introduced to basic art concepts including use of line, shape, and composition, while learning a range of technical methods used be the masters themselves. Children will learn to use various drawing materials in a nurturing atmosphere, which stresses experimentation and exploration.   



Saturday, May 28
GENTLE IMAGE CONSULTING PRESENTS: FAMILY RESPECT
9:30 - 11:30

Children between the ages of 6-10 will join certified etiquette consultant, Rita Taylor of Gentle Image Consulting, to discover the importance of respecting one's family. This program will teach children the importance of personal values, respecting others, kitchen and bathroom etiquette, sharing personal space and acts of kindness. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here for tickets.



Sunday, May 29
MATH BEFORE YOU CAN ADD...OR EVEN COUNT!
2:00 - 2:45

Think your child is too young for math? Think again! From the moment we're born, we begin laying the foundations for the mathematical skills we'll use later in school and in life. Parents and grandparents can foster this natural learning process with a few simple, creative, and fun activities. Come experience the joy of math with your child through hands-on projects, and learn more tools that you can implement at home. This program is deigned for children between the ages of birth - 2.  Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here to print your tickets.



Sunday, May 29
MATH BEFORE YOU CAN ADD...OR EVEN COUNT!
3:00 - 3:45

Think your child is too young for math? Think again! From the moment we're born, we begin laying the foundations for the mathematical skills we'll use later in school and in life. Parents and grandparents can foster this natural learning process with a few simple, creative, and fun activities. Come experience the joy of math with your child through hands-on projects, and learn more tools that you can implement at home. This program is deigned for children between the ages of 3 - 5.  Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission.  Space is limited.  Please click here to print your tickets.



Monday, May 30
THANK YOU CARDS
2:00 - 4:00

Come design your very own card as we discover the value and purpose of thank you notes.



Tuesday, May  31
THANK YOU CARDS
9:00 - 11:00

Come design your very own card as we discover the value and purpose of thank you notes.