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PARENTING TIPS
EDUCATIONAL GAMES
SUMMER STAYCATION FUN
BY JANA BEAUCHAMP
New York Family
While a new version of summer fun is
in the air and things are starting to open
up, we still plan to have a lot of time safe
at home.
Here are some favorite resources and
fun and games to help make summer
staycations extra enjoyable while avoiding
the summer slide:
American Girl Stay & Play Hub is a
content hub where kids can explore,
be creative, and learn. In addition to
American Girl’s free online library, the
Stay & Play hub offers sing-alongs, free
yoga classes, and fun recipes.
Carnegie Hall introduced an ongoing
series of free concerts and activities for
kids and families. Families can sing and
move to music from around the world,
listen to the soothing sounds
of lullabies, get creative with
coloring pages, and learn about
the instruments of the orchestra
in an interactive game.
Crayola developed an At-Home
Creative Hub in which parents,
teachers, and kids can visit for
easy access to educational and
crafting resources. It houses
hundreds of craft tutorials
with complimentary how-to
videos and craft recipes, providing
Photo via Crayola
families with fun, clever and
easy creative activities, in addition to
a varied supply of Free Coloring Pages.
Mattel Playroom is a free online
resource that offers play-from-home
activities, games, expert advice, and
content from its iconic brands, including
American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hot
Wheels, Thomas & Friends, and more.
Minecraft, played by 112 million
people monthly, has made a name
for itself as one of the most beloved
video games of all time. Now, you can
continue exploring the Overworld,
build structures, and mine resources
— this time through a shared, in-person
experience with the Minecraft:
Builders & Biomes board game from
Ravensburger and developed in
collaboration with Mojang.
My Fairy Gardens’ Fairy
Light Garden is an enchanted
fairy mushroom home
that doubles as a nightlight!
Creating your own magical
oasis has never been easier
thanks to the easy-to-follow
guide that takes children
through each step on how to
plant and water the seeds,
while also teaching valuable
STEM lessons.
The Story Pirates offer screen time
that parents can trust: live improv
performances, educator-approved
writing and music classes, and a
variety of interactive musical and
sketch comedy entertainment for
young people, refreshed each and
every day, along with free streaming
content via StoryPirates.com
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We have resumed our regular dental and orthodontic
practice with the utmost precautions for your safety.
• Routine patient temperature checks
• All staff equipped with proper PPE
• Limited appointments to avoid wait time and crowding
• HEPA Air Filtration Systems throughout dental facility
• Entire office is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized every night
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