World Travel Essentials for the Littlest Jet-Setters

There’s no better way for a family to spend quality time together than to take a summer vacation—especially a cool trip abroad. After all, when exploring somewhere fun and new, you’re pretty much guaranteed to make lasting memories while having the time of your lives. Here are a few products to check out if you’re still planning an end-of-summer adventure and want to get the littlest world travelers ready for take-off.

Travel Size Paper City Paris

If you’re heading to Europe, this mini paper Parisian city is a great vacation inspiration–or it’s the perfect way to bring the city of lights to your child’s fingertips while on an at-home staycation.  All you have to do is print out the template online, and then the kids can craft and play while you’re busy in planning mode. Free, madebyjoel.com

 

Richard Scarrys’s Busytown Busy, Busy Airport Game

A travel-themed toy is a great way to get the kids vacation-ready, not to mention that it puts nervous kiddies at ease about flying. This airport board game allows the whole family to take part in some pre-trip fun while “flying” everywhere from the mountains to the beach. $12.98, toysrus.com

 

 

 

 

Beatrix New York Papar Suitcase

Fashionable little flyers will want to have the perfect luggage that is not only practical, but stylish, too. This style savvy suitcase is roomy enough for international travel and is cute enough that you won’t even mind having to roll it through the airport. $94, beatrixny.com

 

 

 

Retro Passport Cover

Passport covers are cute and practical as they help to differentiate between each family member’s little blue book. The kids will easily know which stylish passport is theirs—especially when they hand them all over to mom and dad at the same time. $27, etsy.com

 

 

Flip-to-Win Hangman Travel Game

Fun plane activities are a must for those long international flights. This classic word game is ideal for in-flight entertainment, as it doesn’t contain any loose pieces and is a tried-and-true way for little ones to pass the time. $12.99, melissaanddoug.com

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Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div> </div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div> </div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div> </div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information. </div>

Chickenshed NYC

<p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed’s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.</p>