February 25, 2022
Baby Frittatas Eggs Red bell pepper Spinach Sweet potato Onion (yellow) Basil Cumin (tiny bit) Ghee, butter or avocado oil for cooking Olive oil to purée In a stainless steel or cast iron pan sauté all ingredients (except eggs)...
November 19, 2021
We would like to thank everyone who participated in our first Lunchtime Chat. We look forward to trying to do more in the future. Any comments or questions, please send them to us at lunchtimechats@mcknightpediatrics.com...
April 24, 2020
You and Me: Story Adventures Is Back! This video series is based on our popular You and Me class models and will walk you and your littlest ones through a storytime of Stone Soup, a fun activity, and a song!...
April 21, 2020
Today we're going to learn about some very special organisms that call the ocean home, hermit crabs! Turn your handprint into a marine life masterpiece with this Headfirst curriculum art project. Objective: Hermit crabs are crustaceans that live on the...
April 17, 2020
Adventure Theatre MTC, in partnership with District Dramatists and 4615 Theatre Company, has invited DC, Maryland, or Virginia writers to take part in a flash creation of new work for a series of online readings. Each script will contain 5...
April 13, 2020
Today we're going to explore conservation of one of our planet's greatest resources -- water! Environmental disasters such as oil spills take a major toll on our precious ecosystems including seas and marine life. Fortunately, scientists have discovered ways to...
April 11, 2020
Life's difficulties, as unwelcome as they are, often offer us a gift. In the time of COVID-19, the gift may be the opportunity to refocus on the things that truly matter in life. Topping that list, of course, is family--and...
April 10, 2020
Starting at 2pm on Sunday April 12th, Adventure Theatre MTC will post close-ups from our production photos from the past 10 years. If you guess 5 of the the productions correctly, Adventure Theatre MTC will give you $50 off Summer...
April 8, 2020
At a time like this, the arts are more important than ever. While we can't be with you in person, we are working hard to provide much-needed inspiration from our incredible network of artists every week. At this link you'll...
April 8, 2020
From Headfirst at Home: Today we have a bubble bonanza for you! We know you love playing with bubbles (who doesn't!) but, have you ever tried making bubbles of your own? Our "Bubble Blower" video will show you how! Get...
April 7, 2020
From Headfirst at Home: OBJECTIVES Super Six Connection: At Headfirst, campers learn how they can apply their grit, determination, and optimism towards a goal to make the world a better place. Self-efficacy, or the belief in yourself to create change,...
April 6, 2020
And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some...
April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
Adventure Theatre MTC educates and inspires new generations of theater artists and audiences with exceptional theatrical experiences. Check out their online classes for grades K-2 and 3-5....
April 2, 2020
Take a "Brain Break" with Imagination Stage tomorrow (4/3/20) at 10:30 a.m. Our Director of Education & Theatre for Change, Joanne Seelig, will lead an online class in creative drama and storytelling games on Facebook Live. In this highly interactive...
April 2, 2020
From Melissa & Doug: To all of our stuck inside families, we are so glad to see that these free printables are getting so much love and use, and we hope your kids are finding them to be fun and...
April 1, 2020
At a time like this, the arts are more important than ever. While we can't be with you in person, we are working hard to provide much-needed inspiration from our incredible network of artists every week. Click here for a...
April 1, 2020
From the Hamilton Live: We're missing live music, too. We know nothing can take the place of being in a room with an artist you love, experiencing the pulse of energy around you. For now, we've put together this playlist...
April 1, 2020
Take this tip from Headfirst and create a Human Calculator at home with just some empty space and masking tape. Watch the video on Facebook here....
April 1, 2020
Try a Highlights Kids Book Club FREE and enjoy books full of puzzles, games, learning and fun!...
March 26, 2020
While your children are home from school, refer to these parent toolkits, at-home activities, downloadable STEAM activities, and more from KiwiCo....
June 3, 2017
Dr. McKnight, Dr. Cohen, & Ms. Laura offers the following tips for choosing a sunscreen: Choose a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher. While no sunscreen can filter out all of the sun's UVB rays, SPF 30 sunscreens block...
August 18, 2015
August 8, 2015
Check out this article about how consuming fast food can affect the academic outcomes of children. "Past research has linked fast-food consumption to childhood obesity and numerous health problems later in life. But eating such foods may not only affect...
September 7, 2014
September 9th: Jacqueline Woodson talks at 10:30 AM at Politics and Prose on Connecticut Avenue about her new book Brown Girl Dreaming. September 11th and 18th: Tot Rock! Ages 2-7. 10:30AM. Jammin' Java's super-popular kids music concert series. The Great...
July 1, 2014
Youth fitness continues to fall. According to the latest research from the national center for health statistics, the number of teenagers aged 12-15 years with adequate fitness continues to decline. Here's a challenge. Either individually or with family or friends,...
