By Jocelyn Greene from Child’s Play NY It’s often thought that no one enjoys Halloween more than children, but many parents can attest that this fang-baring, sword-brandishing, bone-chilling holiday can be an overwhelmingly scary time… Read More »More Play, Less Drama: Four Theatre Games to Keep Halloween Fun (Not Scary!)
They say the best things in life are free, but that can be an easy one to forget here in New York City. When you need a reminder though, there are few better options than… Read More »Celebrating a Birthday in the Park
My daughter loves carousels. So we set out to try as may as we could from Brooklyn. Here are the best. Prospect Park Carousel This carousel has 53 horses, a lion, a giraffe, a… Read More »Best Carousels In and Around Brooklyn
As a mom and former preschool teacher I have always loved watching children create art using recycled or natural materials. After finding out that One World Project, founded by Joanne Derwin, hosts an annual… Read More »The Not a Box Festival: Imagination with Upcycling
I find fun, indoor activities are sometimes difficult for me to come up with, especially at a moment’s notice. When we are stuck inside, because of bad weather, a flight delay, nap time schedules or… Read More »Make a Sculpture – A Dramatic Imagination Game
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Why is this fuzzy yellow and black striped bug the victim of such a bad rap? Did you know that pollinators like… Read More »5 Bee Themed Activities To Keep Your Kids Busy As A Bee
Now that it’s officially spring, it’s time to start thinking about the summer! If you’re thinking about enrolling your kids in swimming classes before the NYC swimming pools and beaches open for the summer, there… Read More »Swimming Classes in Brooklyn
Some great exhibits you can enjoy with your kids with spring: Tarsila do Amaril: Inventing Modern Art in Brazil at Moma In Brazil she is known by just her first name. Born at… Read More »Cool Current and Upcoming Museum Exhibits
Those of us with little ones and small apartments know we need places to take them to run, jump on things, climb if possible, and maybe even socialize with other kids (however much this actually… Read More »Another Take on Indoor Playspaces
Finding a playgroup can feel overwhelming. I moved cross-country when I was six months pregnant with my twins and didn’t know a single person, let alone parent, in my new town. I spent a lot of time… Read More »Finding the Right Playgroup