• Early Learning Programs

    We offer educational programs for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade classes.

    Click here to make your reservation today!

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    Traveling Storytime

    We offer Traveling Storytime for young learners in Tacoma.

    This quilt-themed program brings the Museum to your classroom for a picture book read-aloud, craft activity, and heritage toys. We bring a collection of museum objects to help kids to learn about their community and life in the past.

    • Listen to and engage with stories comparing the past with the present.
    • Explore colors, patterns, and community-building through quilt design.
    • Use cooperative problem-solving to play a group game.

    Contact us for more information and to schedule a program for your classroom!

    This program is designed for preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade classrooms (ages 3-6). The content is 45-60 minutes per class. We can provide up to 4 presentations per day per school depending on your bell schedule.

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    Museum Storytime

    We offer Museum Storytime for preschool and kindergarten groups.

    This 45-60 minute program is offered at the Museum for groups of 8-25 students. Choose a Quilt or Log Cabin theme with picture book read-aloud, craft activity, and heritage toys. Students learn about their community and life in the past.

    Contact us for more information and to schedule a program for your classroom!

    Tacoma Public Schools may be eligible for bus funding through Tacoma Creates.

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    Fee-Free Programs

    Our educational programs are fee-free for Tacoma students thanks to the generous support of donors and sponsors! We want every child to have the opportunity to learn about local history and their community.

    Donations are appreciated but not required.

    If your school or PTA would like to make a donation, please contact our staff.

  • Traveling Storytime Highlights

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    “It was so much fun! Best day ever!”

    ~ Preschool Student

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    “I love the story, games and the quilt project that students make. Thank you very much for coming and giving them such a creative time. All the teachers loved your visit.”

    ~ Kindergarten Teacher

    Map of schools served by JCCM traveling storytime in the 2024-2025 school year.