Winter Recess Activities
Some ideas to keep your kids amused and off the screens during the upcoming winter recess from school.
GET OUTDOORS!
Pack up some hot chocolate and let's get those kids moving outside.
Sled if there is still snow! If not, outdoor ice skating.
Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink in Central Park.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park.
Winter Village at Bryant Park.
The Rink at Brookfield in Battery Park City to name a few.
*Note Rockefeller Center Rink is closed this season.
MAKE DUMPLINGS!
Chinese New Year is Feb 12th celebrating the Year of the Ox.
Celebrate by making these super easy kid-friendly Chinese dumplings.
Can't get enough? Take a dumpling tour around the world with these kid recipes:
GET CRAFTY
Add back some much-needed arts and science back into your kids' repertoire. Check out some of these great nature kits from:
building an ant farm
creating your own sea monkey biospheres.
Or try a build-your-own kit from:
Sounds fun, but don't have the time away from work? Book one of our sitters to take lead in keeping your kids engaged, entertained, and safe during this winter recess.