- February 20, 2025
Allison Miller, ELC chief programs officer; Kelsey Avignon, ELC community engagement specialist; Melissa Mason, ELC director of Community Engagement; Tabitha Schmidt, CEO of MOAS; Ashley Anderson, ELC community engagement coordinator; and Nicole Messervy, Youth and Family Programs manager at MOAS. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Nicole Messervy, Youth and Family Programs manager at MOAS; Melissa Mason, director of Community Engagement at the Early Learning Coalition; and Tabitha Schmidt, CEO of MOAS. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Ashley Anderson, ELC community engagement coordinator, reads to Tiny Tots Tuesday attendees. Photo courtesy of MOAS
Tiny Tot Tuesday attendees take part in an activity. Photo courtesy of MOAS
Tiny Tot Tuesday attendees take part in an activity. Photo courtesy of MOAS
The Museum of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler Volusia, has launched a new educational program for children ages 3-5.
The museum launched the pilot of its new Tiny Tots Tuesday program last month and held its second program on Tuesday, Feb. 18, both of which were sold out. According to the museum, Tiny Tots Tuesday offers children and their caregivers a chance to meet with early learning experts by utilizing crafts and a storytime designed for early learning milestones.
"From fine motor abilities to problem solving and language skills, the program was created to offer both children and caregivers an exciting educational experience," MOAS said in a statement.
On Tuesday, MOAS recognized ELCVF for its contribution in making the program possible, awarding them a certificate.
"This has been badly needed," MOAS CEO Tabitha Schmidt said. "Something for the littles — the Tiny Tots. So we really appreciate the partnership."
In years prior, the museum used to host a similar program, so Schmidt said she was excited for the launch of Tiny Tots Tuesday. The addition of the program also comes as MOAS continues to work on its new strategic master plan.
"We really hope that we can strengthen our partnership as we grow into our master plan," Schmidt said.
Every child who participates in the program, which has room for 20-25 attendees, receives a copy of the featured themed book. Tiny Tots Tuesday is free for museum members, or included with paid adult admission.
