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 library […]
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10 Ways to Make Social Distancing-Safe Birthday Parties Fun
By: Joann Kresofsky We are living in time of isolation and social distancing, and so many things have come to an indefinite halt. Life itself, seemingly, has paused in a way. Although we know this is temporary and life as we know it will resume eventually, these can be very confusing times for our children. It […]
DIY At-Home STEM Experiments That Make Science Fun!
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 of curiosity […]
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
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 advised to […]
Simple, Fun Art Project with Basic Supplies
By: Isabelle Rapacciuolo 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 Fun!! For […]
Working with Kids at Home during COVID-19 Outbreak
By: Rima Muth With all New York schools closed statewide due to the COVID-19 , many parents are facing the challenge of juggling work and keeping young children occupied and/or managing their child’s online schoolwork. You may be faced with suddenly working from home yourself or still going into your job while still having to […]
Inexpensive Fun Art Project Inspires Kids Creativity at Home
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 want to […]
Art: Fun, Messy and Beneficial to Childhood Development
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 visual, motor, […]
7 Entertaining Events for Kids Happening in March!
Discover Activities for Kids of All Ages Around Long Island, NY It’s March, and spring is around the corner, so it is the ideal time to focus on getting our children active and a great way to do that is to put together a calendar of activities they can get excited about. Whatever you’ve been […]