The Mesa Southwest Museum has a strong emphasis on education for the youth of today, specifically students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Online resource guides are offered for teachers planning to take their class on a museum field trip, focusing on key topics such as Hohokam and crocodiles.

Southeast Regional Library is a great place for children to learn how to use computers, with several dedicated kid-friendly machines where they can play games and solve puzzles. It also has a big selection of children's books including all the popular classics.