Vision and Mission
Vision
The spot...a Child's Museum envisions children as lifelong learners who are inquisitive and knowledgeable about the world and are inspired to become stewards of a peaceful and sustainable planet.
the spot….A Child’s Museum is a place that a kid may refer to as “my place of discovery”
- A child will learn to understand himself and use his abilities to gain knowledge.
- A child will discover her unique environment and her natural surroundings.
- A child will recognize diversity and learn how he fits into a global world.
- Helping a child supports the future of our planet.
Mission
The spot...a Child's Museum provides interactive play experiences to stimulate curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving for children of all ages.
The spot...a Child's Museum fosters this mission by:
- creating discovery through fun exploration
- encouraging healthy family relationships
- promoting community partnerships
- demonstrating respect for diversity
The spot...a Child's Museum envisions children as lifelong learners who are inquisitive and knowledgeable about the world and are inspired to become stewards of a peaceful and sustainable planet.
Find out the POWERFUL core beliefs and goals behind making the spot a safe, healthy place focused on the future of our children and community.
Discovery Learning, Piaget, Montessori... these theories all underscore the spot's very basic foundational principle of the importance of PLAY! As Albert Einstein said, “The ability to play is instrumental in scientific exploration, discovery and all forms of creativity!”
As early as 2004, a group of dedicated Prescott and nearby community individuals began to realize their vision to design, create and establish a hands-on, discovery based Children's Museum in Prescott. See how the spot came to life.
Be a part of bringing this unmatched central Arizona asset to life through your generous, tax-deductible gift. See images of the vision for the spot's future classrooms, laboratories, planetarium, nature exchange area, non-lending library and more.
Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the spot and the Children's Museum Alliance, Inc.
Read reviews and testimonials of the spot... a Child's Museum. Visitors and groups share their experiences at Northern Arizona's first Museum for kids!
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