(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
Ready or not, most of our kids will be starting the school year in some kind of virtual or hybrid model. That means a lot of time will be spent at home in a space designated for at-home learning. An organizational system should be in place so your child has a place they can access supplies easily and on their… Continue Reading…
Since being in quarantine, podcasts have been a popular way for children to get their fill of information and entertainment while being in the car headed someplace for an extended stay or in the comfort of their homes. The good part about podcasts is that they are easily accessed through a smart phone, tablet, or computer. Prepare for hours of… Continue Reading…
In addition to outdoor day destinations, sunflower fields and pick-your-own fruits and veggies we have a good line-up to make your weekend complete. All weekend:Rooftop at Union Market Cookout Pop-UpFriday // 4pm to 11pmSaturday // 12pm to 11pmSunday // 12pm to 6pmThe grill is fired up on Union Market’s stunning rooftop, with a summer cookout pop-up all weekend long featuring… Continue Reading…
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and PJ Library are partnering with local organizations to bring families together for stories and hands-on activities around Jewish values through August 20 for a series called Summer Sweetness. For each event, a “guest reader” will read a PJ bedtime story with the night’s theme, and your family can create and learn something to… Continue Reading…
Last year we created a post full of overnight trips for families that was a hit and our post on outdoor fun is being used tons this summer too for obvious reasons. We know that during these times where summer vacations are cancelled and visits from friends and relatives are on hold, you are searching for ways to get out… Continue Reading…
The staff at Badlands has been working on a plan to reopen to the community in a safe and proactive capacity. With many local schools moving to all-virtual learning, they have recognized the need for a safe alternative to in-person school this fall and have designed a new program to support children’s social, emotional, and educational needs. The American Academy… Continue Reading…
Saturday– 10:30 am: Me gusta leer! Songs and stories with 123 AndrésJoin the library and 123 Andrés for this virtual Summer Challenge program on Facebook Live! We love stories! Join us for songs that tell stories, in this music show in Spanish and English. Act out the stories with Andrés and Christina, using our fingers, silly faces, and our whole bodies, and sing along with… Continue Reading…
You may have noticed some new murals throughout each ward. Those were commissioned by Mayor Muriel Bowser who requested the murals be completed by June 26, 2020 the day the U.S. House of Representatives would vote on D.C. statehood for the first time in a generation. We spent a few days locating most of the murals and my kids loved keeping track… Continue Reading…