The DOE announced this spring that they were going to replace one of the two G & T tests, the Bracken School Readiness Assessment, with the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test. Not only are they going… Read More »Major Changes in Gifted and Talented Testing
Parents of children with special needs can have their own emotional needs unmet as they navigate everything from finding therapists to navigating the NYC school system. But who takes care of them? The Seleni Institute… Read More »For Parents of Children with Special Needs
It seems like every children’s event these days has an arts and crafts table with a face painter. But, is that face paint safe? Two years ago, I did a post on face paint and… Read More »Is Face Painting Dangerous?
Lots of school news this week whether you are looking for a spot in a school, wondering why your school got a D to puzzling over G & T dates. Read on! Brooklyn High School… Read More »School News: Open Spots, G & T, High School Fairs
New York Kids Club, the club that offers classes, preschool alternatives, birthday parties and parents’ night out, is offering a free semester of classes to one lucky reader on our blog! You can choose from… Read More »Giveaway: Class for a Semester from NY Kids Club
If your family loves the classic tales of “Caps for Sale” and “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”, imagine how fun it will be for them to see the stories played out on stage. Hudson Vagabond… Read More »Puppets Take Over Brooklyn Stage For Storytelling
Who’s ready for the long weekend?! We’ve rounded up the best things to do this weekend so sit back, relax, and scroll down! Fall is in full swing so you know what that means? Apple… Read More »Weekend Events: Fall Festival, Pumpkin Day at McCarren Park, Mario the Magician, and Much More!
Halloween is weeks away and yet, already, there is lots of talk of costume swaps (cookie monster costume anyone?) and all the upcoming events for Halloween. And, there are a lot! “Boo at the Zoo”… Read More »NYC Halloween Favorite- Boo at the Zoo- is Back!
The problem for the novice pumpkin patch seeker is that this season can be a bit overwhelming; there are so many options! Since we don’t have a car – a local day trip was more… Read More »Day Trip to Queens County Farm Museum: Pumpkin, Apple Picking
No school on Monday! So, what to do instead? We have some fun ideas: Fort Greene Track and Field Day Organized by Young Rock Soccer Academy in conjunction with Council Member Letitia James, LIU Brooklyn… Read More »What to Do on Columbus Day with Kids?