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Summer Programs @ AMNH
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsAMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY SUMMER 2012 UPCOMING PUBLIC PROGRAMS The American Museum of Natural History – one of the most wonderful collections of curiosities in the world all housed on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The problem is trying to sort through all... -
TasteBuds Camps
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsWe have some awesome WINTER CAMPS planned for the winter & spring- one is next week! Every time your child is off school- we run a camp! Feb 20-24 CHOCOLATE LOVER’S CAMP: 4-10y Mar 19-23 BAKING 101 CAMP: 4-10y Mar 26-30 IRON CHEF CAMP: 4-8y,... -
Birthday? Toy Suggestions!
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsFabulous toys that children just cannot be disappointed with. Amazon.com Widgets I don’t need to tell you how important it is to throw in a couple educational gifts, even if they are stocking stuffers. There is no doubt that building is so important – LEGOs... -
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Yoga for Kids @ Karma Kids
Posted on November 15, 2011 | 8 CommentsKarma Kids provides classes from tots to teens through age-appropriate yoga exercises that parents can participate. For the younger folk, Karma crafts activities that keep their interest while continuing to maintain the yogi experience in a way that hopefully children will carry throughout their lifetimes. ... -
STAND OUT TOYS STORES
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 18 CommentsBelow I have listed a bunch of noteworthy toy stores. The experience and selection at these stores differs dramatically from big box retailers like Target or Toys R US. If you are looking for staff help in identifying a gift or are looking for the... -
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Touch-A-Truck Street Fair
Posted on May 18, 2011 | No CommentsALL ABOARD! West Side YMCA 2011 Touch-A-Truck Street Fair: A Hands-On Street Fair & Fundraiser for Kids To Be Held on Saturday, May 21 Interactive Event To Benefit Strong Kids Campaign Features NYFD Fire Engine, NYPD Police Vehicle, UPS Truck, Bouncy Castles, Arts & Crafts,... -
May 12 – Nursery School Admissions Help
Posted on May 11, 2011 | No CommentsAre you in the process of sending your child to Nursery School but don’t know where to begin? If you’re an expecting parent, on the other hand, it’s never too early to start planning! Do not underestimate the time and effort you are going to... -
NYC Kid-Friendly Destination Dining
Posted on April 7, 2011 | 10 CommentsBy Carla Sullivan, Mommy Muncher www.MiniMunchers.com -
Today! Free Cheesy Mid-Winter Break
Posted on February 8, 2011 | No CommentsSpend your mid-winter break with Murray’s Cheese! They’re hosting another story hour in our classroom on Thursday, February 24th from 2-3pm. Kids will color, hear cheesy stories, learn about mountain cheeses, and taste yummy cheeses for the end of winter. Due to limited space please... -
FunFusion Activity Beads
Posted on January 14, 2011 | 21 CommentsSummer camp introduced us to this awesome art project- fusebeads. Go to Michael’s and buy the biggest bucket of beads and a few design pegboards, then let your child spend an hour+ making a cool pattern, iron for 20 seconds and the beads melt together... -
Pre Tap @ School at Steps
Posted on December 20, 2010 | No CommentsOnce again, the School at Steps delivers a great class for young dancers. Pre Tap 1 for 4 year olds and Pre Tap 2 for 5 year olds are both terrific classes. Miss Danielle is enthusiastic, upbeat and really gets results from her young tapers.... -
The Moomah Experience!
Posted on November 8, 2010 | 68 CommentsRemember the Wetlands music club? It is no more, in its place is a wonderland called Moomah. An idea spawned from Tracey Stewart – wife of Jon Stewart (The Daily Show). The space is very hard to explain. It’s a gym, an art studio, a... -
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HiArt! Classes
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe Opera N’ Art program incorporates elements of art and music into sessions in a fun and engaging way. Classes are small with between nine and 13 children and depending on age of child, an adult. Class activities alternate between painting, sculpture, visits to local... -
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Little Shop of Crafts
Posted on November 2, 2010 | No CommentsStop by Little Shop West to paint plaster or pottery, do beading or mosaics, or create-a-cuddly. What’s great about this place is that for as little as $13 for a plaster piece, you and your child can stay as long as you like and use... -
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Sabuda Pop-Up Books
Posted on August 24, 2010 | No CommentsIn the age of computers and reading tablets like the iPad and the Kindle, it can be tough keeping our young ones’ interests occupied with real books. Melodic prose, engaging artwork, fantasy subject-matter, and interactive additions have all worked remarkably well but it really is... -
Swim @ JCC Manhattan
Posted on August 13, 2010 | 26 CommentsJCC swim classes are well worth the cost due to the top notch facilities and enthusiastic instructors (an instructor named Christian was particularly good). The younger classes are conducted in an adjustable floor height pool that allows for interesting activities during free play – especially... -
Handprints @ Rutgers Presbyterian Church
Posted on July 30, 2010 | 32 CommentsWow! This is the best art class ever. Kids get really messy and do all the projects you wouldn’t dare let them do at home – finger painting, sponging, gluing, painting at easels, etc. Cindy is amazing and her weekly projects are not only fun... -
Super Soccer Stars
Posted on July 19, 2010 | 4 CommentsSuper Soccer Stars is one of the most popular sport programs in New York City. Children love it because it engages them in age-appropriate fun activities and no child is left behind with the low child-to-instructor ratio. Coaching abilities are uniformly very good. There is... -
Free Summertime Events @ Scholastic Store Part 2
Posted on July 18, 2010 | 5 CommentsEnjoy FREE events at the Scholastic Store in SOHO! Here is PART 2 summertime calendar of available events! Saturday, July 24th @ 3pm – Bonjour Paris! Ages 4+. FREE! Oh la la! The Scholastic Store is hosting a trip to Paris with Madeline – everyone’s... -
Rerelease of Grease as a Sing-Along
Posted on July 10, 2010 | 16 CommentsNow we will have a chance to introduce Grease – the movie – to the younger generation. On July 8th, Grease was re-released by Paramount Pictures across the country in movie theaters for a limited time with added animated graphics and subtitles to encourage audience... -
Updated: Dino Roar Spectacular!
Posted on July 9, 2010 | 8 CommentsSee footage from show and the making of the models. This is just amazing! http://www.thegarden.com/events/walking-with-dinosaurs-708.html NYC AND BABY-T ROARS FOR A WORLD RECORD AT MSG Meet the live baby Tyrannosaurs Rex from ‘Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular’ on Wednesday, July 14 from... -
Let’s Dress Up! Great Recommendation for Kids
Posted on June 29, 2010 | 8 CommentsHave you ever spent $80 on a beautiful princess costume only to find out at home that your child will only wear it for 2 minutes because it itches? Have you ever had a playdate and had to help five girls get those same dresses... -
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Birthday Parties – Lots of Choices
Posted on June 25, 2010 | 3 CommentsIn the last year, we’ve had a chance to sample birthday parties for Pre-K children at the following venues: Build-A-Bear, Lucky Strike Lanes, Unos Pizzeria, NYKids Club, Kidville, Appleseeds, Little Shop of Crafts, Central Park Zoo, and picnics at Central Park and various community rooms... -
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New iPhone App – Navigating the AMNH
Posted on June 15, 2010 | No CommentsBrilliant! The AMNH has released the American Museum of Natural History Explorer for the iPhone. It will function as an indoor GPS allowing users to find their way through the expansive halls and rooms. It features customizable tours, a fossil treasure hunt and other social... -
Little Steps & Pre Dance @ School at Steps
Posted on April 30, 2010 | 7 CommentsThe Little Steps and Pre-Dance classes at the School at Steps are the best ballet classes on the Upper West Side in Manhattan. It is a formal and proper program, with dress codes, hair in buns and no talking in class, and the little ballerinas...