Can you believe that 2021 is right around the corner? Although 2020 has been a year marked by hardship and struggle, it’s also provided us with opportunities to look at our lives in new and fulfilling ways. As life begins to return to normal later this year, we hope that our readers won’t lose sight of the good things that happened and the positive opportunities that presented themselves in 20…Read More
Think back to when you were a child — did you ever think that the day would come when you weren’t excited for time away from school? After nine months of switching between online and in-person learning, depending on which school your child attends, they might not be feeling all that excited about having a few weeks off for winter break. In fact, a break from structured education might have the…Read More
Although many of us have grown tired of online work, school, family gatherings, and other activities, they have become an essential part of keeping our communities safe. Some parents and children prefer in-person learning to online education, while others prefer the opposite. The Art Farm NYC offers both in-person and online classes for kids and in this post, we’ll discuss five great reasons to …Read More
With summer in the rearview mirror and chilly weather ahead of us, it’s time to start thinking about safe and fun activities you can do with your family this winter. In this post, we’ll discuss four ways you and your family can keep busy as we bundle up and prepare for the next few months. As you’ll read in more detail below, participating in any of The Art Farm’s in-person or online class…Read More
Can you believe that the holiday season is just around the corner? It’s been quite a year, to say the least. At The Art Farm NYC, we want to take a moment to say how grateful we are for your continued support. We’ve taken every possible precaution to keep our kids and guests safe as we reopen, and we couldn’t be more thankful for our local community these last few months. It’s been a diffi…Read More
Schools across the country are approaching reopening in a variety of ways. Some districts have made the decision to stay remote through the end of the year, while others have opted for a mix of in-person and online classes. As we noted in a previous post, there are a number of benefits provided by in-person instruction that aren’t easy to replicate in a digital environment. However, many parents…Read More
Many parents across the nation have found themselves having to make a difficult decision between sending their children back to school and continuing with remote education. Some districts have made a firm decision one way or the other without offering parents the option to choose, but others are allowing parents to decide what they feel is best for their family. While we aren’t going to argue in…Read More
As teachers and parents ourselves, we understand that the next few weeks — and perhaps months — are going to be a challenge. Many children will be learning online for the foreseeable future and, as you’ve probably already experienced, online learning is significantly different from what your child, their teachers, and you, are used to. While nobody knows what the future holds, we do know tha…Read More
After a summer of staying indoors and weathering arguably the worst storm New York City has ever experienced, some aspects of the city are slowly opening once again. At The Art Farm NYC, we couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity to see children and parents once again, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re able to hold summer camp classes while adhering to New York City’s stri…Read More