IDEAL AGE: 4+

Weaving Wonders

Use cardboard or an embroidery hoop, a produce bag, a twist tie and string to create a woven masterpiece!

Lacing and stringing materials together helps children develop fine motor skills. It also helps them practice keeping a focused mind and encourages self-expression.

IDEAL AGE: All

Yanvalou: Traditional Haitian Dance

Join the Children’s Museum of Manhattan’s partner Kanu Dance Theater from the exhibition Lets Dance! to learn a traditional dance from Haiti called Yanvalou.

Observing, replicating and creating dance helps children understand dance as a legacy of expression in every culture.

IDEAL AGE: All

Bubble Wrap Dance Pop

Snap! Pop! Use leftover packing materials to hold a Bubble Wrap Dance!

Children will learn to recognize patterns through close listening. Have your child practice verbalizing what they hear. I hear 3 pops! I hear fast and slow pops!

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Fizzy Hidden Surprises

Hide secret colors, shapes, and maybe even toys under mounds of baking soda that children can discover using small amounts of vinegar.

Encouraging children to ask questions and make predictions can lead to some of the first steps in the Scientific Method! Help your child discover a love of science through sensory surprises like this one.