Anne Freeman, Owner of Anna Banana Art and Crafts opened her art studio for kids ages 2-8 in January of 2013. Building on her Art History background, 20 years as an art dealer in D.C., teaching art privately and in preschools, Anna Banana Arts and Crafts is dedicated to teaching and encouraging the artistic process. Children learn about The Masters… Continue Reading…
Museum Based-Learning: Ordinary is Extraordinary at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Before being contacted by Cynthia Raso the Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation in Early Learning at Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC), I had no idea the school existed. The SEEC is a school located on the Smithsonian campus serving infants through kindergartners. What makes SEEC extraordinary? First, it utilizes the Smithsonian and surrounding community as part of its… Continue Reading…
Weekend Picks September 16-18
This weekend the 14th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival. Festival booths line King Street between Washington and Union streets, featuring over six blocks of artwork by more than 200 artists from the US and abroad. The Great Frederick Fair is also happening through September 24. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-7:00pm Maryland Renaissance Festival will be joisting and serving up lots of turkey… Continue Reading…
Weekend Picks September 9-11
Saturday and Sunday The Kensington Train Show with model trains, live music and kids activities chugs into Kensington! The event is a benefit for the Noyes Children’s Library Foundation and the Kensington Historical Society. Admission is $5 Adults; $2 Kids; $10 Family and the hours are 11:00am-5:00pm. This annual train show is located at Kensington Town Hall, 3710 Mitchell St.,… Continue Reading…
Tapping into the (often free!) Resources in Washington, DC for Early Intervention: Max’s Inspiring Story
This guest post is a touching story with helpful resources for parents brought to you by Jen Dryer, a mother to two sweet and energetic boys, is a parent advocate for parents of young children with developmental issues. She works to support families with children aged 0-5 who have any developmental delays navigate the process, both logistically and emotionally, of… Continue Reading…
Weekend Picks and Labor Day 2016 in and around Washington, DC
We survived the first two weeks of school. How’d everyone else do? Here’s a list of quick day and overnight trips, festivals, parades in addition to some Weekend Picks. Labor Day is the official end to summer but that doesn’t mean the fun in the City stops. Refer to our Summer Guide for places to cool off at this weekend…. Continue Reading…
Weekend Picks August 27-28
My all-time favorite (I think) pick is here! Don’t judge if you’ve never been. Been there, done that and headed back in a few weeks! Maryland Renaissance Festival will be joisting and serving up lots of turkey legs weekends through October 23. The festival is free to children 6 and under. Take a time machine back to medieval times. With plenty… Continue Reading…
Weekday Adventures Aug 22-26
Well, my oldest is headed to Kindergarten tomorrow (gulp). Happy first day of school to everyone else. Hopefully it’s an exciting day full of friends and fun. For those little ones still at home, here’s some fun for you. Little Loft Art Studio has open play Monday-Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm this week. Open play ages 18 mo-5 years and their caregivers. Come… Continue Reading…
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