By: Rima Muth May 2020 So we are now over 45 days into sheltering in place. Some of us are rockin’ it – got your kids in a good routine, doing meal prep like a boss, and even managing to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Good for you! Others of us might still […]
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8 Tips to De-Stress Your Home & Family
April 2020 In today’s world, it can be really easy to become overwhelmed. Between working, school, enrichment activities, parenting and pets we can get a little caught up in negative thoughts or family drama. Take a deep breath and try not to stress! We’re here to help! Here are some ideas de-stress your home & […]
History Comes Alive at The Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History
April 16, 2020 Make those history lessons come alive with a virtual tour of The Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History. Visitors can take self-guided, room-by-room tours of many exhibits and areas within the museum right from the comfort of their own home. Virtual museum visitors can also access various collections, research areas, research stations […]
Kids Can Visit the Zoo from the Comfort of Home
April 9, 2020 Kids can get in touch with their animal side during a virtual trip to the San Diego Zoo! Visit with some of your favorite animals up close and personal via live web cams such as the koala cam, penguin cam, panda cam, elephant cam and many more. Search their vast video […]
DIY At-Home STEM Experiments That Make Science Fun!
April 2020 Now that kids are home from school, Jessica Alfieri from Mad Science of Long Island has provided some hands-on DIY STEM experiments to help encourage science learning at-home! Parents can feel some much needed relief with these guilt-free activities and kids can enjoy the fun and learning at-home while still maintaining a healthy-level […]
Enjoy a Fun Filled Day at the Aquarium Via Live Webcam
Explore The Wonders of Sea Life from Your Own Home Who doesn’t love a fun-filled day at an aquarium? Ever since I was a kid, going to the aquarium was one of my favorite outings. Where else can we land dwellers get to enjoy exploring the underwater world full of a vast variety of sea […]
How to Stay Healthy & Active in Limited Space at Home
April 2020 This is Kevin Lau your Upper Camp Division Head at Camp W day camp in Melville, Long Island with some great ways you can stay active and healthy when restricted to your home. There’s Plenty of Space to Exercise at Home Though we are going through a difficult time right now and are […]
Simple, Fun Art Project with Basic Supplies
By: Isabelle Rapacciuolo March 2020 Rainbow Angel Project Create this cute Rainbow Angel with some household items. Toilet paper roll, twist tie, toothpick, paper towel, crayons or markers. Sparkles or paint can be added. For added fun fishing line can be tied to a few angels and hung from the ceiling in your room. Have […]
Inexpensive Fun Art Project Inspires Kids Creativity at Home
March 2020 Make a Cardboard Picasso Head By: Riesa Fischer The Amazing Possibilities of Art This is a perfect time to teach our children about the amazing possibilities of art, and how we can make it out of anything. Currently, I am all about causing the least amount of stress to our parents and do not […]
Art: Fun, Messy and Beneficial to Childhood Development
March 2020 Where Can I find Age-Appropriate Art Classes for Kids on Long Island? For children, art plays an intrinsic role in their educational and emotional development. While some parents see their child’s art projects as a messy affair, artistic activities can help children excel in academic subjects such as reading and math while promoting […]
