Family Resources
Understand The Power of Play
Our Door Is Always Open
Equipping Parents & Caregivers
Extend children’s playful learning beyond our doors. At Knock Knock Children’s Museum, we understand the importance of providing helpful tools, resources, and training for educators, parents, and caregivers to spark children’s learning, exploration, and inspiration through play.
Resources for Families
We understand the unique developmental needs and learning styles of young children and the value of quality early learning experiences. We offer an array of resources and programs to support children and families in fostering playful learning at home and in the world.
Early Learning Resource Links
American Academy of Pediatrics
PBS/Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Helping Children Rebound from Trauma
Following traumatic events like hurricanes, floods, fires, violence, and even pandemics, young children need emotional support to help them cope. Knock Knock Children’s Museum has compiled resources parents and caregivers may find useful in helping children cope.
Helping Children Rebound: Strategies for Preschool Teachers, By Cate Heroman and Jenna Bilmes, Teaching Strategies, LLC
Helping Children Rebound: Strategies for Infant and Toddler Teachers, By Cate Heroman and Jenna Bilmes, Teaching Strategies, LLC
Disaster: Helping Children Cope, American Academy of Child and Pediatric Psychology
Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Natural Disasters: A Guide for Parents and Educators, SAMSHA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health
STEAM activities
Knock Knock Children’s Museum is dedicated to introducing children to STEAM disciplines through hands-on, playful learning experiences. STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding children’s curiosity, inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. We’ve put together some simple activities you can do at home!
Science and Engineering
Art, Music, and Design
Birthdays & Rentals
Upcoming Knock Knock Events
View all Knock Knock’s upcoming programs, workshops and special events here.