Category Archives: Educational
Last Minute Ideas for the Day Off
If you’re looking for some things to do on the day off from school and work, here are a few ideas. Many of these are repeats from previous posts, just compiled in one place to let you know what’s … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: February 18-20
Celebrate our former Presidents, sharpen the science and engineering skills, drop in for a museum program, enjoy nature both outside and in, catch some live entertainment, discover the charm of Baltimore. There’s plenty to enjoy with the family this weekend. … Continue reading
Party at George’s Place! (And More Ways to Celebrate Presidents Day in DC)
It’s not surprising that Presidents Day is a big holiday ’round these parts. There are scores of events and activities happening this weekend to celebrate George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. So many that I decided give them their own … Continue reading
Book Club for Kids
Who says book clubs have to be an adults-only activity? Not Deidre Sonner, founder of the Thoughtful Literacy Book Club, a program designed to encourage kids to read more and get more out of their reading experiences. A public school … Continue reading
Filed under Class, DC, Educational, Gradeschoolers
Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 13-17
Monday – Start the week with story time at Kinder Haus Toys. The Clarendon shop host readings for children every Monday and Friday at 10:30am. And if you’re looking to do some kids’ gift shopping, the store has quite … Continue reading
Filed under Animals, Art, Babies, DC, Educational, Free, Live Entertainment, Maryland, Preschoolers, Theatre, Toddlers, Virginia, Weekdays, Winter
Touring Ships at Baltimore Inner Harbor
Our visit to the Maryland Science Center for the bug exhibit opening last Thursday inspired a family outing this weekend. As I took in the view of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor through the museum’s massive windows, I thought about how … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 6-10
Monday - Engage in imaginative play in the various themed rooms and crafts areas at the Playseum. Admission is $6/person (siblings under 10 months are free) and is good for the whole day. Locations in Capitol Hill and Bethesda are … Continue reading
Filed under Babies, DC, Educational, Free, Gradeschoolers, Library of Congress, Live Entertainment, Maryland, Museums, Music, Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Virginia, Weekdays, Winter
The Weekend Round-Up: February 4-5
Two years ago this month, I remember thinking that I couldn’t picture DC without two feet of snow blanketing the sidewalks, streets, front yards, and green spaces. We temporarily replaced the stroller with a sled, and snow boots became … Continue reading
An Infestation of Fun at the Maryland Science Center
A few days ago, I told Owen I would take him to the Maryland Science Center on his day off from school Friday. Then, not even three hours later, I received an invitation to attend an opening reception for … Continue reading
Filed under All ages, Educational, Gradeschoolers, Maryland, Museums, Preschoolers, Preteens, Toddlers, Tweens, Weekdays, Weekend
