Education

Have you wanted to raise chicks as a family? We have raised chicks twice now. The first time was April 2020 when everyone was stuck at home. This turned out to be my favorite time to have them. Our...

The hunt for the perfect preschool often feels like one of the most important decisions for new parents. I remember searching for my oldest, weighing the things that meant most to our family - teaching philosophy, sense of community,...

Capitol Learning Academy isn’t your average school. In fact, if you don’t know to look for it, you might walk right past it at 725 8th Street SE, on Barracks Row, just south of the Eastern Market metro stop. That’s...

“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.” This Carter G. Woodson quote perfectly sums up what Black History Month means to me. I grew...

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the history and contributions of Black people. The DC area is filled with rich opportunities to partake in educating, celebrating, and engaging Black history for the entire family. Here are 10...

Anyone else's child need a little math help? The Mathpid App (https://mathpid.com/) is here to help! Tutors are wonderful, but access to Math practice at the touch of our child's finger tips is essential to practice math skills to...

Here are three observatories in the Washington, DC area for families to go stargazing. These observatories offer education and telescopes to learn more about planets, stars, and nebulas and maybe even catch a glimpse of the Milky Way! Virginia Stargazing Observatory...

After the last few years, it feels like we’re all seeking connection more than ever before. And for new parents, that need is even more pressing - finding your village, your friends, and your support system is so important.   That’s...

Geneva Day School’s Student-Scientists Spread their Wings with Butterfly Gardens What has scales yet does not measure weight? What is colorful yet does not glimmer as a rainbow? What flies yet does not flutter as a bird? This riddle and...

I’m always looking for new options to have in my back pocket to provide some entertainment for my kids. Bonus points if it doesn’t require screen time and packs an educational punch. Recently, I discovered that National Children’s Museum...

Another year of celebrating Latinx culture! We are well into Hispanic Heritage Month and have a calendar full of festivals and opportunities to taste foods that represent every corner of our culture. It is also a great opportunity learn...

School has begun and we are over the moon. However, do you know your child's teacher? See our free, printable teacher questionnaire to get to know teachers or other staff! Our kids are at school ALL day and these...

Want to go to the top of the Washington Monument with kids? We (finally!) zoomed 500 feet into the air (on a fast elevator) and think you can do it too! Visiting the Washington Monument seems to be on...

We all love YouTube, right? Now, I know the majority of us parents resort to screen time every now and then. Trust me, I'm all the way guilty of this! So finding the right things to watch is quite...