One of the most tried and true parent/child bonding activities is crafting–whether it’s homemade potpourri, a model airplane or a simple construction paper card. We bet parents of little ones will love “Crafty Mama,” a new book by NYC mom Abby Miller Pecoriello featuring “49 Fast, Fabulous, Foolproof” craft projects for families with babies and toddlers (plus, check out Pecoriello’s blog of the same name). You can also find great craft ideas for kids of all ages at the FamilyFun and Crayola websites. Still in need of artistic inspiration? Head to the mega-crafts store Michaels on the Upper West Side, which has plenty of supplies and even holds special kid-friendly events.
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<p>A smart start of an educational journey.&nbsp;</p> <p>For over 40 years, The Long Island School For The Gifted has provided an accelerated experience for gifted children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade, in a nurturing environment where they will be both intellectually challenged and comfortable socially. LISG helps gifted students develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for life. Emotional, and social needs of the gifted child are addressed whilst building strong character as part of the commitment to developing the whole gifted child.</p> <p>The beauty of an independent gifted school like LISG is that students can learn and grow with others who are like them.&nbsp; We have found that LISG&rsquo;s whole-school approach to gifted education has benefitted our students both more broadly and more deeply than alternative approaches&mdash;like isolated &ldquo;enrichment&rdquo; activities, single accelerated classes, or simply placing exceptionally intelligent children with older students in higher-grade classes.&nbsp; With gifted peers, students learn in a cooperative environment that provides for their social and emotional development and in which giftedness is valued and nurtured by every teacher and staff member in the school.</p> <p>&nbsp;LISG has rolling admissions. Availability is limited based on the grade.&nbsp; Contact them today.</p>
Rivendell School
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A Montessori pre-primary inclusion school providing toddler, half day and extended day programs. Beautiful Montessori classrooms, an excellent student/teacher ratio, and a warm, cooperative atmosphere where children learn to work and play.</span></p>
LREI
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #000000;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">At LREI we understand that students learn best when they are engaged. That&rsquo;s why our 14-year progressive program is rooted in a fundamental love of learning and a connection to the real world. Our teachers, experts in their fields, encourage children to use their curiosity, compassion and imagination to think deeply and to participate in finding solutions to real problems.</span></p>
