Activity Plans

LEARNING MADE EASY!

Cool Culture recognizes that between putting food on the table, and helping their little ones to reach their full potential, parents' schedules can be very hectic. We're here to help with a set of easy-to-do activities that you can use to help your child build vocabulary and language, while spending quality time together.

Activities can be done at home during down time, before venturing out for a visit to a cultural partner, and some are designed to reflect on family museum trips, after you return.

Each plan provides you with a different family activity, suggests when you might want to give it a try, and provides a little information about how it helps your child become a life long learner.

Activity Plans

Get Activity Guides related to the museums and collections on Museum Mile!

Museum at Eldridge Street: Exploring the Rose Window for families and for educators. 

 

 

FUN STUFF FOR THE FAMILY

Sometimes it can be fun to interact with the web as a family. Even though your child is young, online activities can be wonderfully stimulating for them and you--doing online activities together provides great opportunities for learning together!

Click on the links below to discover some fun games, activities and stories at websites geared towards kids and families.

Can’t make it out to the Garden today? Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden online with your child for a 360 tour of the Garden to prepare for your own real-life visit! 

Brush-up on science skills and even learn how to make a Coral Reef at the American Museum of Natural History's Ology Site--best to do as a family, or for older kids. 

If you have slightly older children, be sure to check out Asia Society's kid-focused webpage, where your child can read stories, learn to make origami, and even learn some Hindi!

Make your own sea creature at the Intrepid Sea Air and Space's Adventure site!