aren’t just fun—they are also a great way for your child to develop coordination, socialization, problem solving, and other skills. From solving puzzles to doing creative crafts projects to creating at-home family fitness competitions, games are the “work” of children, helping them learn and grow. With games and activities engaging both mind and body, there is something fun for every family here.
Intergenerational Holidays during COVID: Celebrate The National Day of Listening! This Thanksgiving, COVID-19 means less travel, more masks and fewer friends and family around the table. Fortunately, the National Day of Listening, which takes place the day after...
Supermarket Alternatives (AND MORE) in L.A. County Whether you are missing the delicious oranges your coworker used to share at work, or hope to cut down on food costs, fresh, free food is more available than ever before in Los Angeles County. From gleaning (an old...
First 5 LA’s Learn and Grow: Tribes of L.A. County and Virtual Activities Did you know that Los Angeles County is home to more people of Native heritage than any other county in the U.S.? Or that Native American Day is September 25th? The holiday, which was first...
Read and Do: Meet Angela the Baby Gorilla, Who is Also “Sheltering in Place”Meet Angela, the first baby western lowland gorilla born at the Los Angeles Zoo in over 20 years! By the time Angela was just five weeks old, she was already hanging on her mother’s back by...
Celebrate Earth Day with Upcycled Paper Mosaic Collages! Make beautiful collages from paper you might throw away — turning trash into treasured artworks. Along with helping children learn about repurposing, this Earth Day craft is a great way for children to practice...
First 5 LA’s 5 Tips for Virtual Family Holidays This SpringThroughout the world, gathering the family together for Passover or Easter this Spring takes on a different flavor this year. Connecting with others this season while maintaining physical distance can be a...
Activities for Parents and Children During the COVID-19 Quarantine Try these activities with children while you are at home during the quarantine! ● Visit Virtually. Using an online virtual map with photographs, take a virtual walk from your childhood home to your...
DIY Mother's Day and Father's Day GiftsHelp kids show their love this Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with easy-to-make, from-the-heart, one-of-a-kind gifts! I Love You THIS MUCH Card You will need... Construction Paper Marker Scissors Glue or tape Fold construction...
How to Make a Natural Disaster Preparedness Kit…for Under 20 Bucks! Each family member should have his or her own kit. Kits should be stored in a large, sturdy bag — e.g., a durable shopping bag or backpack for portability — that can easily be picked up and taken out....
Grandparents’ Day CraftSeptember 8 is Grandparents’ Day! Celebrate by creating a one-of-a-kind multigenerational art piece. Multigenerational Hand-Painting Craft You will need: Non-toxic, kid-friendly paint Construction paper Paper plates Pens and markers Optional:...
