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
Between canceled classes, stay-at-home orders, and the countless interruptions to our day-to-day lives, your child has gone through several major events in recent months. This is a difficult time for everyone, and it can be particularly difficult for children whose birthdays can’t be celebrated traditionally. Although The Art Farm NYC is currently closed to the public, we still want to help your…Read More
Are you wondering which NYC preschool is right for your child? The options are almost endless — how can you choose the one that’s right for your child? You’ve come to the right place. We discussed a few reasons why we believe every child should attend our NYC preschool in a previous entry, so be sure to catch up on that information if you haven’t had a chance to read through it. Today’s …Read More
Many parents aren’t sure whether or not preschool is the right decision for their child. We can’t blame them — sending your child somewhere new can be a difficult change. At The Art Farm NYC, we take pride in providing a safe, welcoming preschool program that builds important skills in a fun and engaging way. We’ve outlined a few of our favorite reasons why parents love our NYC preschool b…Read More
With so many NYC preschools all telling you that they have the best program for your child, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options. At The Art Farm NYC, we really do believe that we offer the best preschool program in NYC. In today’s post, we’re going to expand on that belief and explain why our NYC preschool should be your first choice as you prepare your child for a lifetime of learni…Read More
Math is such an important skill to have. If you take a look around you, most of what you see is based on math. When kids get older and they are beginning to decide on a career, knowing math will be foundational no matter what career path they choose. The Art Farm offers NYC preschool classes in a unique environment. Featuring NYC's only indoor petting zoo, our preschool curriculum is based on hand…Read More