Calendar

The Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) is partnering with DC CCC to bring ARTboretum to FONA’s annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale. ARTboretum is a family-friendly event celebrating the intersection between art and nature. The child-centered, family-focused event for children ages 2 to 11 will include a planting demonstration, a book giveaway and nature-based crafts. Space is limited and registration is required.

Supporting and caring for young children can be a significant undertaking. Engaging in self-care can help families simultaneously prioritize their well-being while meeting the needs of the young children in their care. This workshop will focus on self-care strategies that promote balance, health and restoration.

Baby sign language is manual signing that allows infants and toddlers to communicate about emotions, desires and objects before they are able to develop spoken language. Using the Baby Signs curriculum, families will learn strategies and techniques to communicate with infants and toddlers using sign language.

Join DC Public Library (DCPL) for a presentation about Discover Summer, their exciting all-ages summer learning program. Families will learn about the program as well as simple and engaging activities to build early literacy skills at home. Families will also receive information about free resources, services and programs available through DCPL.

For families and with young children ages 0-5. 

Summer is often a time for warm weather and outdoor fun for families with young children. This workshop will provide families with helpful tips and recommendations to promote safety throughout the summer season. Families will learn about sun and water safety, skin care, travel considerations, COVID-19 safety and much more.

From loss of a routine to loss of physical connection with others, many children and families have experienced various forms of loss since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grief can be a natural response to such loss. During this workshop, families will learn about the impact of grief, explore ways to engage children in conversation about grief and discuss realistic strategies to navigate grief as a family.

During this workshop, participants will learn various activities that can be done at home to support numeracy development in young children. Facilitators will demonstrate practical ways to promote number sense in children from birth to preschool.

Families have the dual responsibilities of providing both care and structure to children. In this workshop, families will learn practical tips to help balance these roles as they support their young children’s growth.

Communicating with young children often requires a different approach than when communicating with older individuals. During this workshop, families will explore practical strategies and tips for communicating with young children effectively.