IDEAL AGE: 4+

Express Yourself!

Learn how our words can make others feel with a reading of “Words are Not for Hurting” by Elizabeth Verdick and create a story book about how others have made you feel with their words.

Helping children to name their feelings is the first step toward developing an emotional vocabulary they can use to identify, share, and understand their feelings and the feelings of others.

IDEAL AGE: 1+

Surprise! Spiders!

Enjoy a Sunday spider surprise with songs, stories, and spectacular facts about these special arachnids.

Exploring wildlife and nature with children helps them develop a sense of wonderment and appreciation for life on Earth.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Shadow Silhouettes

Discover the intriguing world of light and shadow as you create your own silhouetted masterpieces inspired by artists like Kara Walker, Kumi Yamashita, and Damien Davis.

Introducing children to a variety of artists and their work helps inspires them to explore, think independently, experiment, and try new ideas.

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Contar con 123 Andrés from Lincoln Center

Get ready to sing and dance with CMOM partner Lincoln Center and their #ConcertsForKids presentation of 123 Andrés! Learn new words in Spanish and explore music and instruments from Latin America!

Your child is ready to learn any language from birth! Talking to your child in the language you are most comfortable using helps set the stage for future learning in any language!

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Frida Kahlo Floral Wall Mural

Create your own Frida Kahlo floral art installation at home!

Installation art is an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that is often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Practice your fine motor skills and creative thinking while learning how to collage with mixed media.

IDEAL AGE: 6+

Women’s Equality Day

Let’s celebrate 100 years of women's right to vote on this Women’s Equality Day!

Learning about Suffragists who advocated for women’s right to vote is empowering and can inspire you to speak out for issues you care about!

IDEAL AGE: 2+

Ballet Butterflies with ABT

Join American Ballet Theatre instructor Sarah Smith for a virtual class of ABTots. Celebrate summertime and transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly through dance, story, and art.

Dance is a great combination of movement, imagination, and storytelling which helps children develop language and understanding about the world.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Cardboard City Creations

Find inspiration on a neighborhood walk to design your own city installation.

Encouraging children to consider what makes up their neighborhood helps form connections to their communities and cultures. Practicing everyday conversations and acting out imaginary activities also helps children develop language and critical thinking skills.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Drawing with an Eraser?

Try something new as you create images and pictures by erasing!

Drawing is an important vehicle for testing ideas, making judgments, forming values, and exercising curiosity. Through the exploration of materials and different techniques, children exercise imagination, construct meaning, and share experiences.