IDEAL AGE: 4+

The Creative Kitchen: Playtime Pasta

Get your aprons on and mixing bowls ready as we join CMOM partner The Creative Kitchen in making Playtime Pasta!

Cooking is a fun way to learn proper hygiene, the importance of water, and basic scientific properties.

IDEAL AGE: 5+

Inside Me, Outside Me Portraits

Explore social justice issues like racism or gender stereotypes by creating your own paper plate portrait.

Children as young as three years old have been shown to exhibit gender stereotypes, racial prejudice, and preference for their own race. This activity helps children to better understand the complex issues related to prejudice and stereotypes, revealing why it is important to understand and talk about biased assumptions.

IDEAL AGE: All

Garden Sing-A-Long

The warm weather is here! Join CMOM educators in a garden sing-along.

Singing with your child helps build vocabulary and develop important language skills from a very early age.

IDEAL AGE: 5+

Strength and Power through Dance with KaNU Dance Theater

In celebration of Juneteenth, join the Children’s Museum of Manhattan’s partner KaNU Dance Theater from the exhibition Lets Dance! to learn the dance and history of Ibo -- a dance from Haiti.

Observing dance helps children understand dance as a form of expression in every culture. Children need adults to help them construct a positive sense of self and a respectful understanding of others in order to navigate and resist the harmful impact of prejudice and discrimination.

IDEAL AGE: 5+

Amplify the Music with Celisse from Lincoln Center’s #ConcertsForKids

Create an amplifier from objects in your house to better listen to the sounds of Celisse Henderson on Lincoln Center’s #ConcertsForKids.

Connect the arts and science through sound exploration, material tinkering, and social-emotional discussions.

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Fly Among the Stars with Faith Ringgold

Make your own 3-D cityscape pop-up book inspired by Faith Ringgold's book Tar Beach.

Practicing everyday conversations and acting out imaginary activities in your neighborhood helps children develop their language and critical thinking skills. Using their imaginations to think about the world around them enables children to make creative connections to their communities and cultures.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Dance your Feelings with American Ballet Theatre

Try a virtual ballet class with American Ballet Theatre, listen to a story, and scribble dance your feelings.

Helping children understand and label strong emotions helps them learn to manage their feelings and actions.

IDEAL AGE: 2+

The Creative Kitchen: Brainy Breakfast Bites

Start your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast recipe from CMOM partner The Creative Kitchen.

Eating a low-fat and high-fiber breakfast helps children stay focused and active all morning!

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Mindfulness and Movement

Learn about mindfulness and how to include meditation in your everyday schedule with this storytime and exercise from our friends at The Culture Tree.

Yoga poses stretch your muscles and increase your range of motion. With regular practice, it will improve your flexibility, and keep your mind and body healthy!