IDEAL AGE: 4+

Folktales with Callaloo Kids

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and we are celebrating with magical creatures, food and folklore in a reading of Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale by author Marjuan Canady

Storytelling and folktales help children develop an understanding and appreciation of other cultures while also encouraging creative thinking!

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Surprise SCENTsory Painting

Test your nose and brain by smelling a variety of scents in the kitchen without looking. Then try mixing spices with glue to create a SCENTsory picture!

Did you know that scent memories are stored in our brains? Identifying smells develops language and communication skills, and reminds us of our favorite dishes or places!

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Surprise You’re a Fish! with Laurie Berkner

Poof! Laurie Berkner has turned you into a fish in The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming). Meet some silly fish who want to take showers, ride bicycles, wash their hands (for 20 seconds!) and brush their teeth. But wait! We're fish. So, let's go swimming!

Pretend play engages your child’s imagination, boosts their creativity, and helps them see the power of language to express ideas and emotions.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Sharing Stories: If You Find a Rock by Peggy Christian

Snuggle up for a calming story about rocks in nature and take a neighborhood stroll for a geological adventure.

Curiosity prepares your child’s brain for learning! Encourage your child’s natural curiosity to help them stay focused and engaged as they learn about the world around them.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Laurie Berkner Sings with CMOM!

Join Laurie Berkner on a wacky elevator ride with this playful, catchy song that builds with each verse. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing it the next time you are waiting for an elevator!

Singing with your child is a great way to bond, and helps children develop important communication and language skills from a very early age.

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: 4+

May the Fourth Be With You: SciFi Hero Rescue

It’s a science fiction story in the making! Rescue our heroes by dissolving their frozen solid casings using an important chemical reaction.

Creating a narrative around an experiment makes science even more fun and engaging.

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Stop Motion Animation

Do you have what it takes to be an animator? Follow these steps to create a stop motion masterpiece!

Animation helps children practice patience and develops inhibitory control because you can only move your characters a little at a time. When you play back your movie, you will see your creativity in motion!

IDEAL AGE: all

Body Machines

Create an imaginary machine with your body. Everyone plays an important role in making your machine move together!

Through this activity, children are practicing key social skills like cooperation, listening and co-planning while learning patterns and rhythm.