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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+

Family Memory Quilt with Callaloo Kids

Enjoy a reading of Callaloo: The Trickster and the Magic Quilt by Author Marjuan Canady and create a family memory quilt.

Cultural awareness and tradition play important roles in helping young children develop a positive sense of identity and confidence.

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Inside Art with Artists Patricia and Nancy: Painted Window Design

Create window paintings inspired by Patricia Cazorla & Nancy Saleme, CMOM’s artists-in-residence in our new exhibit Inside Art.

Painting and art appreciation helps children develop new points of view about themselves and their world.

IDEAL AGE: 5+

Dance and Community with Camille A. Brown Dancers

Join CMOM partner Camille A. Brown & Dancers from the exhibition Let’s Dance! to learn about Social Dances.

Social dance is about community, connection, and cultural traditions. By creating and practicing movement, children better understand the universal language of dance.

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Our Mini-City

Build an imaginary neighborhood in your home!

Pretend play and conversations lead to reading later on. Pretend play is also a great way for children to use their imagination and reﬂect on their community and culture.

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