Now that the chilly weather is here, 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 classes or drop in’s for kids in NYC is a g…Read More
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 difficult year for everyone, but we’re already looking forward to posi…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. 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 and classes while adhering to New York City’s stringent COVID-19 mitigation strategies. In today’s p…Read More
Your child will likely remember this summer for the rest of their life, no matter how old they are. Between disruptions to their daily routine and the effects of COVID-19 on the entire city of New York, they’re also probably feeling a mixture of confusion and uncertainty about the future. In a previous post, we discussed the importance of checking in with your child and provided a few helpful ti…Read More
All of us have been affected by COVID-19 in one way or another, especially here in NYC. At The Art Farm NYC, we hope that you and your family have been able to stay safe. We miss our in-person preschool classes and farm tours just as much as you do, and we can’t wait for the day when we can all safely gather once again. In a previous post, we provided you with a few ideas that can help you suppo…Read More
The Art Farm was founded on the idea that children need to be more connected to nature in order to grow into healthy adults. Thus, we are a nature-focused educational center that offers classes for kids in NYC, including preschool classes. We are New York City's only indoor petting zoo, helping to bring nature to children as well. We believe in the many benefits of outdoor play for children, which…Read More
If you’re like many parents, then you’ve probably experienced just how difficult it is to keep your child occupied at home all day, every day. While it can be tempting to throw limits on television, video games, and cell phones to the wind, there are a number of different, easy-to-implement ways to keep your child engaged and happy at home. In a previous post, we discussed a few fun remote bir…Read More