Learning Initiatives at the Playseum

Field Trips at the Be With Me Playseum engage seven different educational initiatives
through tactile dramatic play in our 20 themed Cityshops and pretend economy.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Through active role play, students nurture their ability to connect with the worlds functions while creating core memories. Play actively teaches students how to pose problems, explore solutions, and form connections with the world around them. These skills are vital for students as they continue to explore STEM and develop their ability to grow into flexible thinkers. Students can explore their problem solving skills in various Playseum Cityshops like our Construction Zone. Work as a group to build a house with foam bricks or find the cause of a toothache at the dentist

School Readiness

Dramatic play experiences, both prompted and unprompted provide a creative outlet for students to build skills necessary in an academic setting. At the Playseum our field-trips are designed to build upon the following skill sets: Critical Thinking, Spatial Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Skills, Language, and Number Knowledge. These skills are actively used while engaging with peers in our various Cityshops.

Financial Literacy

At the Playseum our pretend economy is a valuable resource allowing children to experience concepts of financial literacy. Should you choose to add , children can engage in budgeting, purchasing, and saving as they navigate our miniature city. Teaching financial literacy to children develops skills that will help them long-term and makes the Playseum a relevant experience for any elementary age. Emphasizing financial literacy or numbers in the classroom? Let us know when you book!

Arts & Culture

Arts and Culture are present in various Cityshops and Creation Stations at the Playseum! We strive to help children develop an appreciation for the world around them. Explore the performing arts by visiting the Theater Stage and directing your own skit or host a musical performance with the small instruments around the Playseum. Opportunities to express personal creativity using various mediums can be found in our Art Shop. Ask about our daily craft options or how to add a paid art project for your students.

Memory Enhancement

At the Playseum we make it a goal to engage all five senses to trigger the stimulation and storage of positive memories. In addition to our Cityshops which provide a tactile experience with many sights, and sounds, our Creation Stations make it an olfactory and gustatory experience as well, allowing students to not only learn about different environments but also remember what they learn long after they leave.

Health Awareness

Children learn healthy habits at an early age from the example set by the adults around them. Engaging in healthy play reduces the risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression and other serious health problems.  Physical and creative play also helps children develop control over their muscles and emotions. It is also important to teach children to include fruits and vegetables in their day. Although the Playseum is a destination for special treats, we strive to offer a fruit or veggie snack as a free group activity following our morning story time.

Common
Questions?

Customize your Groups Experience

We suggest the following below to make your experience the best! Prices are per child.

Groups that have children ages 3+
we suggest adding...

Bake Shop Activity
Decorate a Cookie
$3

Soap Bar Activity
Make a Lip Balm
$3

Art Shop Activity

Paint a foam plane $3

Paint a wooden train $4

Groups that have children ages 5+
we suggest adding...

Bake Shop Activity
Decorate a Cookie $3
Mix Up Hot Chocolate or Lemonade $2

Soap Bar Activity
Hand Sanitizer Spray $4
Gel Hand Sanitizer $6
Crazy Colored Lotion $5
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Science Bar Activity
Make snow grow $2
Make Toothpaste $4
(requires advanced notice)

Art Shop Activity
Paint a Handprint Tile $8

Groups that have children ages 8+ we require the purchase of 6 Playseum Dollars per child.

Children can pick and
choose an activity
in any of our interative stations.

What should I know Before Booking

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Easton 301-807-8028
Columbia Mall 240-507-8965
Annapolis Coming Soon!
Minnesota 612-799-0026
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How to Schedule a Field Trip...

Call the location you prefer to visit for you field trip to verify your preferred date and availability.
If the date you want is available and you would like to proceed, we will send you a preliminary letter and invoice.Nothing is reserved or put on our calendar until we have heard back from you with a $100 deposit or credit card information to hold the spot. The Playseum is happy to accept checks for field trips only. If you would like to send a check by mail, please make sure it goes out with ample time to reach us before your deposit due date! Send checks to 7871 Ocean Gateway, Easton MD 21601 or bring them in person.

Full payment is due on or before your group's entry to the Playseum. If you check hasn't arrived yet, we reserve the right to charge the card on file and refund the amount when the check for the full amount arrives.

Cancelation Policy
‍If you have to change the time or date, you will be charged a $10.00 fee. The Playseum reserves the right to refuse entrance to unplanned or unpaid field trips.

If you should cancel or not show up on the expected date the deposit is lost and will not be refunded.There are NO refunds or credit given even if the number of children that was stated on your invoice happens to be less than the number attending. If you need to adjust the number of children and/or adults attending the field trip please notify us no later than seven days before your field trip takes place. Otherwise, you will be charged for the amount stated on your invoice, plus any additional, if applicable.

If you have to change the time or date, you will be charged a $10.00 fee. The Playseum reserves the right to refuse entrance to unplanned or unpaid field trips.

Code of Conduct
‍We ask that you treat our facility with kindness and respect. Please make it clear to your students and chaperones that props and toys need to be returned to where they were found before leaving each Cityshop (themed area) so that the next field trip group, or other Playseum guests can enjoy each room as much as they have!The Playseum is meant to be a place filled with laughter, singing, dancing and movement! If students from your field trip become a negative disruption to others or our property you may be asked to leave our building and denied future field trips at the Playseum. Your school/daycare/camp will be responsible for damages.

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