(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
This post is written by Jen Dryer who is a mother to two children and has written an informative piece for Beltway Bambinos which helps parents navigate early intervention resources. She will be co-leading a class called Raising Orchids: Practical Strategies for Parents of Children with Learning Differences and Special Needs beginning Sunday. She will lead the class along-side speech therapist,… Continue Reading…
Watch four of Ezra Jack Keat’s popular books come to life on stage at Adventure Theatre from February 14–April 5, 2020. The Snowy Day and Other Stories is an hour long performance and the audience will smile as the recognize the memorable stories beginning with the popular Snowy Day! The audience watches Peter, the main character face challenges and triumphs… Continue Reading…
This weekend kicks off Atlas Performing Arts INTERSECTIONS Festival. The Festival showcases performances in music, theatre, dance, film, spoken word and performance art that offer new ways to see ourselves and to celebrate our community and our world. The festival begins February 19-March 1. There are many family events (too many to choose for our picks), so please check out the schedule. National… Continue Reading…
Let PJ Library’s unique, family-friendly ideas enliven your family celebrations this March! The early springtime holiday of Purim, with all of its festive fun, is an especially accessible holiday for children; this year, the holiday falls on March 9th-10th. On Purim, it’s customary to listen to the biblical Book of Esther (also known as the Megillah in Hebrew), put on comic productions… Continue Reading…
Creative STEAM Kids Summer Camp is a two-week camp focusing on science, technology, engineering, art & engineering. The camp is for 1st-5th graders and takes place July 6-July 17, 2020 at St. Mark’s on Capitol Hill. Register today!
Monday- President’s Day Camps taking place on February 17, 2020:Anna Banana Art: Half-dayBadlands: Special holiday event onlyBrit-Am Soccer at Next LevelGlen Echo Park Aquarium Mini-Camp: Mystery of the Dead Whale (Ages 4-8)KID Museum: Open 10am-5pmKoa: Multi-sport campMy Gym Bethesda: 2.6-10 years old; 1:00pm-4:00pmMy Gym Potomac: 2.6-10 years old; 1:00pm-4:00pmPPA at Washington Episcopal School DCPS mid-winter break camps taking place all week long 9:00am-5:00pm: Washington’s… Continue Reading…
Your favorite Disney stories come to life as you thaw a frozen heart with Elsa, sail along with Moana, dance with the Toy Story friends and feel inspired by the Disney Princesses. Share the excitement and make new memories at Disney On Ice presents Celebrate Memories at Capital One February 13-17! For those of you with children in DCPS schools and need some… Continue Reading…
Shelby Samperton was curious to find a better way to handle all of life’s ups and downs. As a single mother of 3, she understands the importance of leading by example. When she first started looking into Mindfulness, she was drawn to the sense of calm, understanding, and enlightenment the practice created within her. Shelby was instantly inspired to share… Continue Reading…