At The Art Farm NYC, we don’t promote childhood interaction with animals just because it’s fun for our guests. It certainly is, but it’s also a valuable way to help children reach developmental milestones and gain an appreciation of the natural world. In this post, you’ll learn about the connection between animal interaction and child development, and how The Art Farm NYC is fostering grow…Read More
President’s day is just around the corner, which means that school’s out, and The Art Farm NYC is in session! We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the day off with you, and we wanted to take this opportunity to tell you more about our Presidents’ Day workshops that are happening not just on Monday, but throughout the entire week! Read on to learn more, and visit our Registration page i…Read More
Can you believe it’s 2021! 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 2020. In this post, we’ll…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
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and flu season just about to peak, it’s more important than ever before to keep your immune system functioning at its best. In this post, we’ll discuss a few easy-to-implement tips you can use to keep you and your family’s immune systems strong. The Art Farm NYC is dedicated to helping you and your family stay well, and part of staying well this winter involve…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
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