One of Southwest Human Development’s literacy experts will educate parents on the importance of sharing family stories as a way to enhance early language and literacy, and the use of storytelling to preserve culture and heritage.   Parents will share special stories about their own families and the trainer will discuss ways to extend these memories into make-believe, predictions, and print. 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.

Through gentle yoga stretches, touch, music, and singing, caretakers and babies are encouraged to bond with one another to support the emotional well being of the baby, as well as, stimulate the nervous system through sensory activities that support touch, and movement.  Both baby and parent will participate in repetitive soothing motions of relaxation techniques, constructive play, and experience some yoga poses and practice breathing to embrace and celebrate the developmental milestones in the first year of the baby’s life. The class is designed for children ages 5 months through 15 months and is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. 

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! This class is designed for children ages 15 months-3 years and is taught by Anna Blotter-Rubin. Admission into this program is FREE with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. 

December 26th-28th and January 2nd-4th with Day Camps available! 

6 Days, 6 Awesome Themes! 
Wednesday, December 26th - Winter Wonderland
Thursday, December 27th - Snowy Survivors
Friday, December 28th - Arctic Animals
Wednesday, January 2nd - Creative Kickstart
Thursday, January 3rd - Winter Olympians
Friday, January 4th - Full STEAM Ahead!

Three-day week 
Members: $140 
Non-members: $170

Day camps
Members: $55 per day 
Non-members: $65 per day 

Discount will apply at checkout. Member discount will apply at checkout when you're signed in. Not a member? Become one today and start receiving exclusive membership benefits right away!

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Get Ready to Read! is an early literacy program designed to help parents ensure that young children are equipped with the fundamental skills necessary for learning to read.  The goal of Get Ready to Read! is to screen children between the ages of 3 years-5 years, for pre-reading skills before they enter kindergarten and provide skill-strengthening activities to ensure their reading success.  Each screening takes about 10 minutes and the kids walk away with pre-reading exercises as well as a free book. Admission to the Museum is FREE when you pre-register for this program. Space is limited.

Decorate your very own gingerbread person in this creative and edible program! The Museum will provide all materials, including a variety-filled candy bar! Space is Limited. $4 for members/$5 for non-members.

Member discount will apply at checkout when you're signed in. Not a member? Become one today and start receiving exclusive membership benefits right away!

The smell of gingerbread is in the air! Make new memories with the family as you work together to create your own gingerbread house using a pre-constructed house, royal icing, and assorted candy from our variety-filled candy bar! Enjoy some hot cocoa while you decorate. Admission into this program covers up to four people. Space is limited. $30 for members/$35 for non-members. Museum admission not included. All sales are final.

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Get ready for New Year’s Eve by making these colorful noisemakers to celebrate the new year! We'll provide all of the materials for you to make a fabulous noisemaker that you can shake and rattle to celebrate 2018. Admission into this program is $2 per child participant.

New Year's Eve is not complete without your very own festive New Year's party hat! Decorate your own in this program using a variety of craft materials to create a colorful and sparkly hat for your celebration. Admission into this program is $2 per child participant.

Purchase the New Year Celebration package to participate in BOTH of our New Year's activities: Noisemakers & Hats. Admission for both programs is $3 per child participant.

Come discover mindfulness skills that you and your child can learn and share to create happiness, comfort, and fun through art and yoga classes put on by PLAY (Play and Learn through Art and Yoga). Each week will have a different focus for you and your little one. Please check the individual event date for the weekly focus. This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.

Introduce your infant to the wonderful world of music as we explore beat, rhythm, rhyme, sensory play, musical instruments and so much more! This week's focus is on classical music and the complexities of instruments that your baby can hear. This program is geared for ages birth to 9 months and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. 

Awakening Creativity is all about the performing arts! This program will offer music, dance and drama classes for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years! It's FREE with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.

Awakening Creativity is all about the performing arts! This program will offer music, dance and drama classes for preschoolers ages 3-5 years! It's FREE with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.

Create a holiday robot with battery-powered flashing eyes using a glue gun and tools! Get creative with recyclables and specialty materials such as wood, wire, foil and foam shapes! Class is designed for children ages 6 and up with an adult assisting. Admissions into the program is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited.

Create a Jolly Santa smiling face for a holiday decoration! Admission for each participant is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. 

You and your child will be able to sculpt and shape salt dough into beautiful ornaments to decorate with this holiday season. We'll provide you with a pre-portioned ball of salt dough, and you can make as many ornaments you wish with your supply. Admission into this program is $4 for members and $5 for non-members. Space is limited.

Enjoy this traditional Mexican delicacy made with a delicious fried dough topped with sweet syrup or cinnamon sugar. Recommended for ages three and older. Space is very limited. Admission into this program is $3 for members and $4 for non-members. 

Join us in the KIDchen this week and make a tasty dip to take home with you! We'll be making a different dip each day. Recommended for ages 3 years and older.