IDEAL AGE: 4+

Paint Creations Inspired By Artist Jacob Lawrence

Explore the work of Jacob Lawrence and learn to make your own tempera paint -- a similar paint used by Lawrence to share stories of Black life in America.

Discovering the process behind a work of art and replicating the process, helps children develop critical thinking skills and motivates them to ask questions and experiment.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Make Juneteenth Traditional Holiday Punch

Celebrate Junteenth all summer long by making a traditional red punch for this important American holiday.

Learning about cultures and traditions helps children develop a sense of identity and knowledge of the world around them. Asking guiding questions during collaborative projects like these are a great way to have discussions about important issues like history, equality, and freedom.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Shake-it-up Fruity Ice Cream

Use your whole body to shake up a batch of your favorite summertime treat!

Cooking together is a great way to practice basic math concepts and build vocabulary skills.

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Mystery Taste Testing and Movement Game

Experiment with sight, smell, touch, and taste to see how our senses are all connected! And have fun learning “The Five Senses Song”!

Keep trying! Did you know that it can take 8-15 tries before children like eating a new food?

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Slam Dunk Sort

Create your own fast-paced slam-dunkin’ sorting game!

Kick start your child’s learning through stimulating games that get both the brain and body moving and thinking together!

IDEAL AGE: All

Special Storytime with CNN Anchor Poppy Harlow

For Storytime Saturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you CNN Anchor, Poppy Harlow, reading a favorite story that will have the whole family laughing and dancing.

For Storytime Saturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you CNN Anchor, Poppy Harlow, reading a favorite story that will have the whole family laughing and dancing.

IDEAL AGE:

Indoor Soccer!

Create a soccer game kit to discover creative ways to bring an outside sport indoors!

Physical play helps children build confidence and social skills, while strengthening dexterity and coordination. 

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Backpack Buddies

Create a special creature to join you on your adventures indoors and outdoors.

In this activity, children will think creatively about how to use materials they have at home in new ways, as well as developing fine motor skills while cutting, twisting, and tying.

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Let’s Play Jegichagi! (제기차기)

Explore and play a traditional Korean game, Jegichagi.

Celebrating and learning about other cultures and celebrations increases children’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the world around them.