Saturday, January 29  Puzzles and board games strengthen your child’s critical thinking skills. Today we’ll exercise our brains as we problem solve and have fun through these interactive activities. You’re the missing piece…we need you to complete our puzzle!   Purpose Behind the Play: Fine motor and dexterity practice, gross motor development, critical thinking, problem-solving Smart […]

Sunday, January 30 Calling all inventors, innovators, and imagineers!  Join us in The City for an invention convention celebrating a city full of innovators! Purpose Behind the Play: imagination, innovation, problem-solving, cognitive thinking, fine motor.  Smart Art (on-going):        Can You Draw a Hat for That? >We're looking to There's a Hat for That for inspiration as […]

Pretend City will be closed on February 2 in order to provide our team with a full day of training. Thank you for your understanding & patience as we foster a moment for our team to connect, recalibrate, and level up as we step into the New Year and work to provide you with the […]

Thursday, February 3   Black History Month is a valuable time to connect to the past and discover context for the present. Placing this emphasis on Black History provides an opportunity to go beyond stories of racism and highlight Black achievement.   Smart Art (on-going):    Rhythmic Collaboration & Color> Alma Thomas was an African American artist known for […]