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Learning + Play
Gymboree Play & Music Themed parties and dynamic classes for kids ages 0–5 to support social, physical and intellectual development Bellevue; 425-452-1400 gymboreeclasses.com bellevuewa@gymboreeclasses.com
Hop to Signaroo American Sign Language classes and materials for hearing parents to effectively communicate with their baby or toddler before speech is possible Seattle area; 206-789-SIGN (7446) hoptosignaroo.com
Joyful Music Seattle Singing, dancing and instrument play enable parents to interact musically with their children Seattle; joyfulmusicseattle.com clarice@joyfulmusicseattle.com
Joyous Noise Studio Music classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-school-age students Three locations; 425-385-3636 joyousnoisestudio.com
Nurturing Pathways Offering creative dance classes for families, parent education workshops, educators’ workshops, training and certification for instructors Phinney Ridge; 425-280-3805 nurturingpathways.com info@nurturingpathways.com
Sponge Instruction in Spanish, Mandarin and more; ages 0–10 Seattle, Kirkland, Issaquah, online; 206-227-7138 spongeschool.com info@spongeschool.com
Sunshine Music Together ............................... 50 Award-winning early childhood music program for children ages birth to 5 years and the grown-ups who love them Multiple Seattle-area locations; 206-281-1111 sunshinemusictogether.com info@sunshinemusictogether.com
The Little Gym Gymnastics, parties, camps, karate, dance, sports skills 11 Puget Sound locations; thelittlegym.com Waterbabies Aquatic Program Safety-focused swim instruction, babies to adults Multiple Puget Sound-area locations; 425-643-3533 waterbabiesusa.com office@waterbabiesusa.com
Out + About
Children’s Museum of Tacoma Imaginative playscapes, parties, preschool, camps, more Tacoma; 253-627-6031 playtacoma.org
Families with Young Children at Temple De Hirsch Sinai ................................................. 49 Families connect in Jewish community through engaging programming and events that take place at the Seattle and Bellevue campuses of Temple De Hirsch Sinai 206-693-3048; mbiller@tdhs-nw.org templedehirschsinai.org/families-with-young-children
Hands On Children’s Museum Stimulating curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups Olympia; 360-956-0818 hocm.org info@hocm.org
Imagine Children’s Museum Interactive exhibits and activities encourage children and their families to role-play, experiment, splash, think, wander and create together Everett; 425-258-1006 imaginecm.org
Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) Sparking children’s curiosity through play and experiential learning; summer camps, virtual art room and activities Bainbridge Island; 206-855-4650 kidimu.org
KidsQuest Children’s Museum Field trips, camps, special activities, preschool and school-age programs, virtual programming for curious kids Eastside; 425-637-8100 kidsquestmuseum.org info@kidsquestmuseum.org
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 720-acre wildlife park with native Northwest animals, forest, tours and more Eatonville; 360-832-6117 nwtrek.org info@nwtrek.org
Inspiring families. Cultivating connections.
Temple De Hirsch Sinai proudly offers opportunities for fun, meaningful Jewish experiences for families with at least one child age 7 or younger. Events and gatherings take place at both of our Bellevue and Seattle campuses, as well as out in the city at parks, museums and community centers. When unable to meet in person, special interactive programs are hosted online instead. All are welcome to join us, whether you’re a Temple member, JRM (Jennifer Rosen Meade) Preschool family or still looking around.
Books and babies: A perfect pair! It’s never too early — or too late — to begin reading with your baby! The Seattle Public Library offers many free ways to bring the joy of reading and learning together into your home, with more services and locations being added as health guidelines allow. Curbside and in-building services — Get a bundle of board books, use a computer, print health forms, pick up holds, and even grab a surprise bundle of books for YOU! Virtual story times and more — Story times in Mandarin, Spanish and English, early learning tips, a fire station tour and more, all on our Seattle Public Library Kids YouTube channel!
StoryWalks® — Pop-up stories in parks around the city that guide your family through a tale along a trail!
Music Learning Supports All Learning Sunshine Music Together is an eight-time ParentMap Golden Teddy Award winner for Best Music Program in Seattle! Registration is now open for summer online classes! We will resume in-person classes this fall! Four Greater Seattle-area locations and online.
Music Together is a researched and evidence-based internationally recognized early childhood music development program for children birth to 5 years and their parents or caregivers. Also, now offering Rhythm Kids for children ages 5–7! The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrument play — 45 minutes of pure fun with your child every week!
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Pacific Science Center New discoveries for all ages, every day; camps and programs for curious minds Seattle; 206-443-2001 pacificsciencecenter.org info@pacsci.org
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Zoo, aquarium and botanical garden with over 500 animal and plant species; camps and programs; conservation programs Tacoma; 253-404-3800 pdza.org comments@pdza.org
Seattle Aquarium Premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education Puget Sound; 206-386-4300 seattleaquarium.org contactus@seattleaquarium.org
Seattle Children’s PlayGarden All-abilities park and playground Seattle; 206-325-5576 childrensplaygarden.org info@childrensplaygarden.org 50 Seattle Public Library — Kids and Families ..... 49 Free programs, events and services to support parents, caregivers and teachers in their work with kids; story times in multiple languages for babies, toddlers and preschoolers 27 locations in neighborhoods throughout Seattle; Central Library: 206-386-4636 spl.org chieflibrarian@spl.org
Woodland Park Zoo Connecting kids to animals and nature Seattle; 206-548-2500 zoo.org zooinfo@zoo.org
For babies, getting smarter is child’s play
According to researchers and child development experts, simple, everyday games can boost your baby’s brain development, encouraging growth in language, science, math and organizational skills (called executive functions), along with social and emotional learning. Discover 10 brain-building games that benefit cognitive development from birth through age 1 at parentmap.com/brain-games.
