Cookin & Kids

Sometimes ya just want to spice things up and Kids Cook, in Brooklyn, allows your tyke to do just that! Check it: Not only have we found Kids Cook to be a fun activity for the young souls but it's also educational. Introducing tykes to yummy cuisines from various cultures to showing them how to prepare and make wholesome foods from around the globe. They offer classes for kids 2yrs-13yrs and even do parties. So, if you're looking for something cool and fun to do then don't miss it'cause it's time to get cookin'! www.kidscookbrooklyn.com.

Yoga for kids-Bend it in Brooklyn and beyond

Yoga, has offered many benefits for all those who participate...but did ya know that it's also great for kids. You're never too young to learn. Here's what we've learned by bending it this way and that for the little ones:

1. Cultivates self-esteem and body awareness
2. Self health
3. Inner fulfillment
4. Enhances their flexibility,
5. Their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improve

So, why not try it at home or at a local yoga center near you. We like Bend & Bloom (http://bendandbloom.com/), right here in Brooklyn, where they offer classes allowing the teeny one to imagine and experience the qualities of the wise, old tree; the confidence of a lion; the grace of the wind...so cool right?!?! So get downward dog with your little one & Play Nice!

All hale the budding artist

Bring out the Picasso in your tyke! Private Picasso, nominated for best artsy class in NYC, offers classes designed to hone in on the young ones artistic abilities while making the day fun and educational. They offer an array of activities in Brooklyn and New York from museum and gallery tours, group art classes, art birthday parties, workshops and more, whether you want to learn about Manga or Matisse. Heck, who needs Montmatre when you've got Brooklyn? Play Nice!

Playin' Nice with some Playdough

Sometimes after the sledding is over, the snowmen are built and snowball battles have appointed victors kids need to discover some fun things to do while indoors. What we found is an old childhood favorite of ours. Making playdough. Its educational and oh so enjoyable for kids and parents a like. So dig in and and create those old childhood memories with your own tyke.

You'll need:
Flour 3cups
Salt 1 1/2 cups
Water 3 cups
Vegetable Oil 2TB.
Cream of tartar 1TB.
Food coloring few drops or unsweetened "Kool-Aid" 1pkg.

Mix ALL of the ingredients in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium low heat, until the dough comes away
from the edges of the pan and it becomes difficult to move the spoon. Remove from heat. Cool until it can be handled.
Place on counter or wax paper knead 3-4 times.
Store in an air tight container.

Let's All Go to the Movies

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is gearing up for their 12th Annual Children's Film Festival. This weekend bring the little ones to enjoy the best in children’s films—43 of them from 19 different countries. In addition to the cool films your tyke can rock out to the band Girls Rock Live or get their face painted while catching a puppet show. There really is something for everyone. And, what better way to chase away those winter blues then inside at BAM gettin' cultured and playin' nice!