‘I Can Do That!’ books enourage independence and creativity

These three charming interactive books from Gakken are popular in Japan. And they are now available for the first time in the U.S. They are

great for boosting skills over the summer. They are:

• Ideal for any-day play and quiet time.

• Perfect to pack for any car ride, flight, or train trip.

• Budget-friendly (and beloved) birthday and thank-you gifts.

“I Can Do That! Origami”

“I Can Do That! Erasable Art” by La ZOO

The illustrations of food, animals, clothing, and vehicles by La ZOO are designed to get little ones to use their imagination — and their fine motor muscles. Who wouldn’t want to decorate their dream doughnut, or give a zebra it stripes? Wipe-off pages hold crayon beautifuuly and can be wiped clean easily with a paper towel so little artists can make their mark again and again. (Wet-erase and dry-erase makers also work on the pages.)

“I Can Do That! Origami”

Children as young as 3 years old can follow simple instructions for cutting and folding to transform an elephant into a teapot, make a hippo roar, and turn a car into a dessert. The activities are clever and surprising and help to build focus, encourage children to follow sequential directions, and enhance fine motor muscles.

“I Can Do That! Sitckers”

Matching and counting names, mazes, picture puzzles, and other fun activities will keep preschoolers entertained for hours. What’s more, these value-packed pages help children ages 3 to 5 build problem-solving, number sense, fine motor, and reasoning skills while they play. Plus, the 350 reusable stickers in the book can be enjoyed again and again.

Each book $9.99 and suitable for ages 3 and up.

“I Can Do That! Stickers”

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Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts

<div>Surrounded by 140 acres of natural beauty, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts is the perfect place for your child to joyfully express their creativity. We offer 1, 4, and 8-week day camp programs for students K through 12. Classes are taught by exceptional educators and professional artists in music, art, theater, creative writing, chess, and more. Bus transportation is available from Long Island and NYC to our woodland campus in Wheatley Heights.<br /><br /></div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Scholarships</strong></div> <div><br />We believe that every student who wants to attend Usdan should be able to. Usdan has offered need-based scholarships since our opening in 1968 and on average 45% of our campers received some kind of scholarship. We welcome you to apply.</div> <p> </p>

YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp

<p><strong>MAKE A SPLASH WITH US THIS SUMMER! YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp – locations in Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Holtsville, Huntington, and Patchogue</strong></p> <p>As one of the region's largest, most-diverse camps for decades, YMCA Summer Day Camp offers a variety of programs with age-appropriate activities and opportunities to try new things, build confidence, and create memories. </p> <p>At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, we offer the best of adventure, aquatics, sports & games, creative arts, camp traditions, special guests & trips, and summer learning. Our programs for ages 3-15 are designed to meet your child's interests and abilities. </p> <p>Our staff create a safe, fun, welcoming environment where kids can be themselves to enjoy learning, playing, exploring, and socializing. </p> <p><strong>Two-week sessions run July 1-Aug 23.</strong> In-person and virtual open house options. Transportation, lunch and extended schedule options are <strong>CAMP LIFE is the BEST LIFE!</strong></p>

Ballet Academy East SUMMERDANCE Camp

<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A fun-filled summer program designed to foster imagination and inspire a love of the arts</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;">Ballet Academy East is proud to once again offering its much-loved and very popular SUMMERDANCE CAMP this summer! Summerdance is a fun-filled program for children 3-7 years, designed to foster imagination and inspire a love of the arts. Activities include a variety of dance forms, arts & crafts, drama, musical theater, cooking, origami, and much more! Classes are led by BAE’s talented and dedicated instructors who specialize in teaching and encouraging young children. Group size is limited to promote a fully interactive experience and individual attention for each child. Sign up for all 7 weeks or design your own week-to-week schedule.</p>