(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
This marks a year of everyone pivoting and adapting as our lives changed pretty fast. Hopefully this finds you well and optimistic for the future. I’m appreciative to those who have stuck around this past year– I look forward to sharing family-friendly events throughout our city as they slowly return. Speaking of returning, many summer camps will return in-person and… Continue Reading…
PJ Library has updated their Passover hub with dozens of fresh ideas and resources for families, including stories and songs, games, activities and recipe ideas, and printables. One of the new resources in 2021 is the free downloadable, intereactive PJ Library Family Haggadah. Downloadable translated PDFs are also now available in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and French. Additionally, there’s an interactive component that makes the Seder that… Continue Reading…
The below is a guest post from the creators of Good Trouble for Kids; an arts initiative to promote racially conscious reading. Good Trouble For Kids is an especially valuable children’s book subscription program in this moment of an expanding consciousness that being antiracist must include intentionally engaging children through reading, art and conversations on racial and social justice. Antiracist… Continue Reading…
This guide has been updated, see the 2022 guide here. While this summer may have some uncertainty to it, we are fortunate that camps are moving forward in safe ways. We have noted whether they are in-person, virtual or a hybrid of both. Some camps have not yet decided how they will operate so we have noted those with TBD… Continue Reading…
Changing City: Tobacco, Transportation & GeorgetownMarch 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmDelve into the founding of Washington DC through the port of Georgetown and its undeniable ties to the tobacco industry. Using primary sources, uncover the links between the tobacco trade, money, city growth, and enslavement in this urban setting. Free, grades 3-5. REGISTER Tudor Explorers: Be the CuratorMarch 18 @… Continue Reading…
I have always had a love for gardening but the pandemic has brought to light my obsession of growing indoor plants. Keeping my orchids long after they’ve blossomed and shed that final bloom has paid off. I have found the secret to the exotic plants re-blooming {I’m currently looking at three orchids that have flowered twice since March}. Finding enough… Continue Reading…
Purim is coming up soon; February 25-26, and PJ Library wants to remind you of the free books, podcast episodes, and excellent resources for families. Is your child receiving free books from PJ Library? The message of Purim goes way beyond costumes and festive food. Kids and parents alike will find discussion-starters in the Purim story, so that we can… Continue Reading…
Join virtually on February 18 at 12:30 pm for a LIVE launch event to kick off the Carousel 100th Anniversary Celebration! You can join in the fun on Glen Echo’s website, YouTube, and on Facebook to tell you about the exciting activities and events planned for the months-long Carousel 100th Anniversary celebration. They will be live from the carousel building… Continue Reading…