Growing food from kitchen scraps is a fun, rewarding, and easy family activity with plenty of hands-on chores for everyone whatever their age.

Discover Brooklyn's premier STEAM summer camp for toddlers ages 2.5-4. Nature-based learning meets hands-on science, art & music in...

You’ve probably noticed, but — Spring Is Finally Here!!! Just in time for our home garden. STEAM ACTIVITY: IN-HOUSE PLANTING With the sun...

"As urban families seek developmental advantages beyond traditional indoor settings, The Play Lab leads the way with our Montessori &...

Hi Play Lab Parents! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. Like many of you, I’m a working mom of a two year old daughter...

With Summer just around the corner, many parents of toddlers are considering the exciting question (I know I am) of whether your little...

Hello Fellow Brooklynite-Parents.  Last blog-post we discussed how Sensory Bins could keep your young ones entertained during the...

While making music is a joyful activity valuable for its own sake, it also offers benefits that can be especially welcome in an early...

Montessori-Inspired Sensory Bins The limbo between Christmas and New Year's has earned nicknames from 'Twixmas' to 'Feral Week' - those...

SO MANY FIRSTS There’s nothing so remarkable, magical, and memorable as the blur of your baby’s first few days. So many more firsts...

Traditionally the harvest time of year, there’s a feast of rich nature-inspired activities. As you know, at The Play Lab we believe in...

5 Tips for an extra spooky Halloween-birthday party Halloween birthday parties can last well into November! With so many fun options to...

Creating a birthday party that will satisfy your little one and their friends without making yourself crazy or breaking the bank is...

The The Play Lab is now offering environmentally friendly birthday parties . With your support, in the near future our parties will be...

This year, New York City public schools have added vegan food to their weekly menu.

Sending your child off to school with the right food for the day can send even the most organized parent into a tailspin especially at...

The summer’s growing chillier and getting darker earlier and the first day of school is almost here. Whether it’s the first time for your...

A calm place to play is more than just beneficial for kids—it’s also a haven for parents and caregivers.

The senses, being the explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge." - Maria Montessori Sensory play has an important role in your...

A list of our favorite toys and activities to support your budding toddler's brain development.