Creativity Runs Amok at Shot of Art NYC Where Kids Can Spin, Splash, and Drizzle Paint

No surface is off limits when you book an art experience at Shot of Art NYC.

When it comes to creativity, my girls are always testing the limits. They've rarely met a craft material they don't want to work with, but we often clash over the messes left behind. That's what made a trip to Shot of Art NYC a perfect all-ages outing.

Over a two-hour session, we spun, dripped, and splashed paint everywhere from our canvases to the walls, ceiling, floor, and even (accidentally) my camera. We left with huge smiles on our faces, some cool new artwork, and inspiration to keep creating. Even better: We left the mess all behind!

Want to have your own creative playdate at Shot of Art NYC? Read on for the inside scoop on this art-and-graffiti-inspired studio and find more creative places to play on our list of the best arts and craft classes in NYC for kids.

Should Kids Learn Cursive Writing? And Teaching How To Write in Cursive

Less than half of US states currently require that kids be taught cursive writing in school. But most parents still want their children to learn the skill.

Here's a question we would have never thought to ask 25 years ago: Should kids learn cursive writing?

In a world that increasingly relies on technology, there's no question that kids can—and should—learn to type on a keyboard. But after some internal debate among the Mommy Poppins team, we wanted to know: Do parents still want their kids to learn how to write in cursive?

The answer to our highly scientific social media poll is an overwhelming yes! About 90% of parents responding said they do think kids should learn cursive writing. About 8% didn't care, and only 2% didn't think it was necessary anymore.

Here's what our readers said about why they think cursive writing should still be taught in schools, as well as some tips on teaching kids how to write in cursive. Stay on top of other hot parenting topics with our Mommy Poppins Parenting Guide, which includes everything from types of parenting styles to parenting tips from dads.

Cherry Blossom Festivals, Easter Egg Hunts, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

Join the fun at Atlanta's longest running St. Patrick's Day parade in Midtown. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

It's officially spring in Atlanta which means the cherry blossoms are blooming and Atlanta families celebrate with not one, not two, but three cherry blossom festivals! The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival and The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival are both free and both happening Saturday and Sunday. South of Atlanta in Macon, (aka "The Cherry Blossom Capital of the World") folks wrap up the end of the 10-day International Cherry Blossom Festival with live music, rides and delicious food. Kids should dust off their Easter baskets because this weekend is packed with Easter egg hunts, incuding favorites like Acworth's Easter Egg Hunt, Milton's Community Egg Hunt and the always-bright Flashlight Egg Hunt in Roswell

St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2024 in Orlando: St. Patrick Parades, Spring Break Bash, and More Things to Do

On certain days in March, Island H2O Water Park comes alive for spring break fun! Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this St. Patrick's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all weekend with family-friendly events taking place in Oviedo, Winter Garden, St. Cloud, and Sanford. Spring festivals are in full gear, including the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival and the Mount Dora Spring Festival. This Saturday, kids can make and fly their own kite at Avalon Park's Kite Day. Read on for all the details, and for more spring break ideas, check out our Spring Break 2024 Orlando Events Roundup!

Holi Festivals, Nintendo in Concert, and More Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend

Don your green for San Francisco's St. Patrick's Day parade. Photo by The Irish Herald, courtesy of the San Francisco St Patricks Day Parade.

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. ​

The first weekend of spring is blooming with culture in the Bay Area, and this weekend is chock full of events to celebrate Holi, Purim, and Easter. Bring the family to Discovery Meadow Park in San Jose for its annual Holi Fest or San Rafael for its Family Purim Party. The Dye Hard: Easter Egg Hunt and Festival is back in San Francisco with all the Easter fun and games. 

For more spring ideas, check out the Fantastical Flowers at Gilroy Gardens, or the ton of Easter events on our calendar

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