beccarsh648Mar 31, 20201 minBreathing IdeasHi families!- I don’t know about you, but I’ve been fully glued to the internet! We kind of don’t have a choice—the internet right now is...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 30, 20201 minNeighborhood walks: Magnolias and Cherry TreesThe spring season is blossoming and the cherry and magnolia trees are flowering. Over the last few weeks, families have come up with crea...
Danielle MussafiMar 30, 20202 minIndoor Scavenger HuntsScavenger hunts are a really fun and engaging way to pass the time. They can be tailored to your specific kid, their interests, their att...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 30, 20201 minFree Online Learning Tools for Preschoolers 3rd AdditionWe prefer to advocate natural play and learning through a personal connection. However, in this time of need when parents need to work an...
Danielle MussafiMar 27, 20202 minWhat is Process Art?At Crayon Power, we believe in child-led, play-based discovery. We follow the friends’ interests, questions and ideas. We observe first a...
beccarsh648Mar 26, 20202 minRegulating (and more importantly, fun) body breaksHi families- During this home-time, I’ve begun to notice how important movement is. And I’m sure for you-living this new reality with you...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 26, 20202 minInternet Archive is Announcing The National Emergency LibraryDuring this unprecedented time in history, access to printed books is becoming difficult or impossible. COVID-19 is forcing students, edu...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 25, 20201 minFree Online Learning Tools for Preschoolers 2nd AdditionWe prefer to advocate natural play and learning through a personal connection. However, in this time of need when parents need to work an...
Danielle MussafiMar 25, 20202 minEnhance Puzzle PlayDuring the last few weeks at Crayon Power, we saw a real interest build among our friends for PUZZLES! There are so many cognitive benefi...
beccarsh648Mar 24, 20201 minStory Writing (with sticker inspiration!)Hi families!- This is Rebecca with a fun story share! At Crayon Power (and I’m sure at home, too), we are very interested and passionate ...
Danielle MussafiMar 23, 20201 minFree Online Learning-tools for Preschoolers 1st AdditionWe prefer to advocate natural play and learning through a personal connection. However, in this time of need when parents need to work an...
Danielle MussafiMar 23, 20202 minCP: Home/School Connection ActivitiesWe at Crayon Power, along with most of NYC, had to leave school one day without knowing that we would not be coming back. There were no g...
Igor ShteynbergMar 22, 20201 minFun and games, just like a martial art!Russian Martial Art(aka Systema), is a great martial art to practice with your kids because it focuses on offering game-like scenarios to...
juliesandoMar 20, 20202 minCreating Space For The Stages Of PlayWe all need space! Living in tight quarters with people of varying ages can ware on us. Sometimes a little reminder of natural interact...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 19, 20201 minThe Purpose of Play At HomePlay At Home is intended to provide remote services to the families of Crayon Power Playschool while the New York City practices social d...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 19, 20201 minA Curriculum Unit Template for Distance LearningWith schools moving to distance learning it’s important to remember that less is more. Now is the time to use platforms you are already f...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 19, 20203 minActivities for Social Distancing When You Have Kids! On March 15th, 2020 one of the moms in Crayon Power Playschool's community sent me this list of activities for social distancing. She had...
beccarsh648Mar 18, 20201 minNeighborhood walksHi grownup and kid community!- Rebecca here. Wondering how everyone’s doing with this big life change! All the teachers are thinking of y...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 17, 20201 minAdults Relearn How to Give Each Other SpaceAs a daycare provider and preschool teacher I ask kids to make space for each other all the time. Now that Mayors all over the United Sta...
Kristen Lee LangelierMar 17, 20201 minSocial Story for Covid-19We know that all students, regardless of disability, do best when they are prepared. Social Stories are narrative stories that help peopl...