In this simple activity, your kids will work on their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. The best part of this rainbow flower craft is that you most likely have all the supplies already at home. I...
Looking to keep your little one busy this summer? Check out this list of super fun, toddler-friendly activities in and around DC that will put a smile on everyone's face!
Involve your child by taking a photo of your little...
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Let’s talk summer camp. This year camp is more important than ever for our children. It’s time to let our kids be kids: socialize, adventure, meet new people, and get outside to experience the activities of...
This is a guest article from Kiran Talvadkar and Alice Sturm with Nature Play Parents.
Benefits of Gardening with Kids
From learning about the life cycle of plants, to getting physical activity and discovering new foods, the benefits of gardening with kids...
Growing up with a math teacher as a mom, Saturday mornings were filled with playing with tangrams and building polyhedrons. I had no choice but to practice math just about every day. Even as an adult, I can't escape...
This is a guest article by Mariale Hardiman, EdD and Jacqueline Renfrow.
One mind, many ways of learning. How parents can help foster joyful learning in all children.
How often have we heard the saying: “Parents are their children’s first teacher?”...
Looking for Passover books? The festival of Passover, also called Pesach, celebrates the Israelites leaving Egypt and gaining freedom. While understanding the meaning of Passover may be a bit complex for our little ones, we’ve created a list of...
This is a guest article from Kiran Talvadkar and Alice Sturm with Nature Play Parents.
One of our most important jobs as parents and caregivers is to keep kids safe. While it may seem counterintuitive, structured risk-taking is beneficial to...
Celebrate Black History Month with books
Books open up discussions about life skills like perseverance, and unearth hidden stories, particularly those about pioneering Black women in STEM. To celebrate Black History Month and honor and emphasize Black stories, here’s a list...
This is a guest post from Emily Lund, M.Ed., Head of Lower School at Barrie School.
When I first entered a Montessori classroom, I kept asking the teacher, “Are you sure they are only three years old?” I observed these...
At Headfirst Summer Camps, our mission has remained constant: inspire the personal best in high potential kids. While it has come in different shapes and sizes over the past couple of summers, the inspiration never stopped at Headfirst!
As...
Are you looking for affordable, easy to use, accessible tutoring for you child? GoPeer Tutoring to the rescue! GoPeer is a 1:1 online tutoring service with advanced classroom experiences built into their platform. They offer a robust selection of tutor and...
Searching for some academic support for your child? An enrichment program? You've come to the right place!
The DC area is full of amazing educational resources - from tutors to test prep, speech therapy to executive functioning coaching, and more.
If...
Are you already thinking about where your child will go to school next fall? Is it causing stress or anxiety in addition to a bit of excitement? You are not alone! If you are considering public schools (District of...
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100 Holiday Events and Activities for Families in the DC Area
The winter holidays are in full swing an here is our handy list of 100 Holiday Events and Activities! We have so many amazing...
