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NYC’s playgrounds were already awesome, but recent upgrades have made many of them even more epic destinations of fun for kids (and parents!). No matter what your kid’s age or style of play is, there’s an NYC playground for them. We’ve rounded up all of our intel on the best NYC parks and playgrounds for kids—from the best playgrounds from around the city’s boroughs (including Brooklyn and Manhattan playgrounds), to cool splash pads and shady spots to cool down in the summer. Pack up some water, a change of clothes, a towel, and some snacks…and go play! Our Favorite Manhattan...

Measuring earthworms with kids is a fun and educational outdoor activity that can provide a great opportunity for children to connect with nature and learn about the world around them. It’s a simple yet engaging activity that requires only a few basic materials and can be easily adapted to suit different age groups and skill levels. Measuring worms can also help children develop important skills such as observation, estimation, and measurement while fostering an appreciation for the natural world. Today, UK mom and teacher Hannah of Hobie’s Nature Club is here exploring the fun activity of measuring worms with kids....

The city of Richmond is a vibrant, multicultural community about 20 minutes north of Oakland. From swimming pools and playgrounds to museums and hiking trails, there are loads of things to explore in Richmond with kids. Here are our favorite family-friendly things to do and places to go: Point Molate is a very approachable, calm beach | Photo: Julie Herson Favorite Richmond parks, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces Solano Playlot is a top choice for playtime or picnic time. This park features a playground and grassy area. There’s a nice mix of sliding, climbing, and swinging options for kids across multiple...

Flower painting with marshmallows definitely needs to be in your art projects for kids collection! This flower art activity fits perfectly into your spring lesson plans, as well as a flower unit. Of course, you don’t need a reason to set up the marshmallow flower painting. It can definitely be done any time of the year. And it is super low-prep, so you can get the children creating in a snap. You can even jazz up the marshmallow flowers to create a more in-depth art experience for the kids. Or have the children use their creations as gifts for loved...

These counting seeds algorithm game boards invite children to work on counting from one to ten and building coding algorithms. The set features large full-sheet algorithm boards that have more than one way to be solved. Along with the full sheets, half sheets are included. The half sheets have only one way to be completed. Both styles of algorithm game boards focus on sequencing numbers from one to ten. Getting the Counting Seeds Algorithm Game Boards Pages First, you will need to download the set. Counting Seeds Algorithm Game BoardDownload Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need...