Seattle Children's Museum

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As an organization with a mission centered on helping children thrive through play and learning, we continue to be devastated as we?witness the catastrophic impacts of the Israel-Hamas war on children and families in the Middle East over the last year, and disproportionately on Palestinian children and families living in Gaza.?We also acknowledge that the violence in Gaza has effects on families?and children in our own community – whether you have personal connections to Gaza, or?you’re trying to answer a child’s questions about?current events. ? It can feel hard to talk to children about traumas that?impact other children. The?escalation of the Israel-Hamas war this?past year may make caregivers feel overwhelmed with?confusion, sadness,?grief, or?fear. We’ve compiled resources that can help you talk to children about challenging topics, learn about and build empathy with children in Gaza, and?identify ways to help children and families in Gaza now. View this list of resoruces on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gcdJvZya

Seattle Children's Museum Board Members work to give back to their community, spend time championing children, and actively support the Museum's mission in providing a welcoming environment for all to learn through play and explore with continuous wonderment and awe. Our Board is seeking new members to contribute their skillsets to this cause. We're especially looking for applicants with experience in construction/general contracting, child development, public school systems, DEAI, philanthropy, or government advocacy; diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and/or historically marginalized identities; and/or who work at major business or civic organizations in the Seattle area. The application, due 10/7, can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/gnRShd7w

Are you looking for a way to give back to our Seattle communities? Do you have a passion for supporting and championing children? Are you seeking new ways to grow your professional network? Consider joining us as a new member of the Seattle Children’s Museum Board of Trustees. We currently seek applicants for several open positions on the Board and especially invite applicants with: experience in finance, child development, DEAI, philanthropy, or government advocacy; diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and/or historically marginalized identities; and/or who work at major corporate organizations in the Seattle area. Please apply by October 7. More details about expectations, qualifications, and the application process here: https://lnkd.in/dQGGjDMy

Thank you to Sound Community Bank for taking time out of your day to visit us at the Museum. We look forwrad to furhter establishing this partnership as we continue to collaborate with community partners. If you're interested in touring the space or exploring opportunities for partnerships, contact us today at https://lnkd.in/gnBFNDAX. #PlayWhileWeWork #LearningThroughPlay

VOTING IS YOUR SUPER POWER. On #NationalVoterRegistrationDay we encourage adults everywhere to check their registration status. Ensure you're ready to put your super powers to work this election day! Be the hero your kids idolize and use your powers well. Check your registration status online at https://lnkd.in/eHfqEBgA ????

From farm to table in our very own SCM neighborhood ????? In addition to cleaning every nook and cranny of our exhibit spaces this week, our Education Team lead the vision on transforming our Market Exhibit to represent a seasonal Farmer's Market. The enhanced exhibit promotes: ?? Numeracy and early math skills implemented through play vendor booth commerce ?? Visitor-favorite bins (though reshaped into barrels) of products and locally-themed produce supporting play urges and educating on seasonality ?? A brand-new taqueria vendor to introduce and celebrate different cultures, early language skills, and roleplay Check out these changes and watch the market wares rotate throughout the season on your future Museum visits.?#LearningThroughPlay

Catch us at Bickerson's Brewhouse in Ballard on Saturday, September 21 from 3 - 6pm as we indulge in Pints for Play, a fundraing event supporting Seattle Children's Museum. Thanks to Bickerson's generosity, $1 from every pint sale will benefit the Museum. Cheers ya there!

From fishing for Salmon in our Orca Cove Exhibit to counting them at Ballard Locks' Fish Ladder, SCM Members are always sure to experience an adventure unique to the PNW in and out of the Museum. ?????? Another Member Field Trip, this time to the Ballard Locks, is in the books ??

We spent the rainy morning on Saturday at Ballard's Majestic Bay Theaters with over 200 atendees coming together to support the Museum and enjoy a viewing of Moana. Attendees chose between either a standard viewing or a sensory-friendly showing, accompanied by themed-activities, kicking off what was for many kiddos their first ever trip to the movies! ???? Thank you for hosting, Majestic Bay!