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Buildinghazards. Fine Motor Skills Learning to write requires fine motor skills. Tweezing and threading are great activities to strengthen small On the right is the Feed the Frog game. It can be played by one or as a competition. The frogs can be made from any flip-top container or an empty tissue box. We added plastic eyes, but cotton balls will work as well. Craft sticks are glued to clothes pins to be used as tongs. Toddlers squeeze the clothes pin to open the tongs that trap the frog food. These frogs aren’t picky. If you are fresh out of bugs, try cotton balls, cereal or lima beans (Yum!).
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Developing literacy skills is a gradual process. Quality early childhood educators implement that process to teach the children in their care. Teachers read to babies to help them develop a vocabulary and use play to help children develop fine motor skills for later writing. A child may be three years or older before they understand that marks on paper are symbols for something else. Then comes reading and Visitwriting!our website to find quality-rated childhood educators that use toys, stories and dramatic play to lead children to LITERACYliteracy.
Threading activities can be as simple as working chenille sticks through colander. Makes a great hat if the colander is big enough! Leftover holiday ribbon taped to a pencil makes threading this punched fabric challenging and fun. Creating the Rainbow trees on Spaghetti Mountain is a sweet activity. See Playdough Power taste-friendly mountains. Parental supervision (andisparticipation)advised.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 11 12 13 14 15 16 28 29 30 PUBLICBENTONVILLELIBRARY (479) www.bentonvillelibrary.org271-3192 BELLA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY (479)www.bvpl.org855-1753 PUBLICFAYETTEVILLELIBRARY (479)www.faylib.org856-7000 ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) www.rogerspubliclibrary.org621-1152 PUBLICSPRINGDALELIBRARY (479) www.springdalelibrary.org750-8180 August 2022 National Grandparent’s Day Arvest Ballpark NWA Naturals vs. Springfield Cardinals SpringdaleSpringdale|2:05pm The Naturals vs. San Antonio. Kids 12 & under eat FREE during every Sunday afternoon home game. A voucher is given at the main gates is good for a Hot Dog, 12 oz. Coca-Cola, Oreo Cookies, & Teddy Grahams. PartnersAmazeumin Play Bentonville | 10pm - 12pm Designed for children 6 and younger and their adult caregiver, Partners in Play Programs introduce children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) by activating their natural curiosity. Free with membership or paid admission. National Beach Day Arvest Ballpark NWA Naturals vs. Frisco Springdale | 7:05pm Buck-A-Brat Night. Enjoy $1 Johnsonville Brats at every Tuesday night home game at Arvest Ballpark.
National Relaxation Day National Relaxation Day is an important day as we all need a break from the fast-paced and often hectic lifestyles we live.
Walton Arts Center My Fair FayettevilleLady| 2pm This delightful musical tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed? Washington County WashingtonFairgrounds County Fair Fayetteville | TuesdaySaturday The largest and most established county fair in Arkansas!
Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Toddler FayettevilleTime|10:30am - 11am Bring your child to sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books. Fayetteville Public LibrarySchmieding Foundation Teen Project WordplayRoomWriters' Club Fayetteville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm A weekly meeting place for young authors who are interested in honing their creative writing skills. The club meets Tuesdays at 4:30pm for grades 4–12. National Wildlife Day Want to advertise an event on our calendar? Leave us a message Facebook.com/nwakidsdirectory or email Lyndsey at events@nwakidsdirectory.com. 21 22 23 PartnersAmazeumin Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Introducing children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Monthly themes build your child's sense of wonder and playfulness as you engage together in curiosity and hands-on discovery. For children 6 & under with caregiver. 04 05 06 10 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
PartnersAmazeumin Play Bentonville | 10pm - 12pm Designed for children 6 and younger and their adult caregiver, Partners in Play Programs introduce children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) by activating their natural curiosity. Free with membership or paid admission.
Village Center - 606 W. Lancashire Blvd. Bella Vista Farmers Market Bella Vista | 9pm - 2pm We offer a fun, family-friendly environment for some free weekend entertainment to foster a greater sense of community within Bella Vista, while providing products grown or made by local farmers and artists.
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Washington County WashingtonFairgrounds County Fair Fayetteville | TuesdaySaturday The largest and most established county fair in Arkansas!
Arvest Ballpark NWA Naturals vs. Springfield Cardinals Springdale | 7:05pm Enjoy the best in sight and sound at Arvest Ballpark as a spectacular post-game Fireworks show will follow the conclusion of the Naturals game.
Day Downtown Square First FayettevilleThursday|5:30pm - 9pm This event is FREE and open to the public. The event celebrates Fayetteville's local arts culture, music, food, and beer! Featuring DJ Dribblz, Amos Cochran, and Baang. Fayetteville Public LibraryStarr Foundation Children's Craft PreschoolRoomPlay: Sensory Bins Fayetteville | 9:30am - 11:30am Enjoy playing in different sensory bins! Ages 3–5. Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room LEGO FayettevilleFreeplay|10am - 11:30am Bring your preschooler and come have fun with LEGOs! Downtown Bentonville First Friday Art Festival Bentonville | 11am - 9pm First Friday is a monthly festival series featuring live music, food trucks, multiple family-friendly activities, and local vendors. The free community event welcomes all members of the community. University of Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Cincinnati Fayetteville | 2:30pm Razorbacks football kicks off with the first game of the year! If you can’t be there in person, watch on ESPN. University of Arkansas Razorbacks vs. South Carolina Fayetteville | 11am Come cheer on the Razorbacks as they take on South Carolina in the first conference game of the season. Arkansas Air & Military Museum Taxiway Talk with Billy Higgins Fayetteville | 11am message nwakidsdirectory.com.on This month in History… August is Harvest Month August 1, 1961 - The first Six Flags park open in Texas August 11, 1999 - A total solar eclipse is visible from Europe and Asia August 21, 1931 - Babe Ruth hits his 600th home run August 28, 1963 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr gives his famous “I Have A Dream” speech August 31, 1897 - Thomas Edison patents the movie projector 24 26 2725 Arkansas Air & Military Museum National Free Museum Day Fayetteville | All Day University of Arkansas Family RazorbacksWeekendvs.Missouri State Fayetteville | 6pm The Razorbacks host Missouri State at home for Family Weekend. Look for the August issue of Kid's Directory next week! 07 08 09 10 Get a FREE Medium Cone with any purchase!! See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details. Buy One, Get One Free See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details. Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 11
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PricelessAmazeumnight at the Amazeum Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation admission to the museum is pay-as-you-wish. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Little FayettevilleSprouts|9:30am - 11:30am There are two sessions: 1) a 9:30 am program designed with our littlest sprouts in mind (ages infant to 2 years old), and 2) a 10:30 am program geared toward children 3-5 years old. Guests are welcome to attend whichever session they like.
PricelessAmazeumnight at the Amazeum Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation admission to the museum is pay-as-you-wish.
Walmart AMP Keith RogersUrban|7:30pm The Speed of Now World Tour 2022 with Ingrid Andress. Gates open at 6pm. Music starts at 7:30pm.
The Jones Center Worst Case Scenario Survival SpringdaleExperience|12pm- 8pm Need to land a plane, escape quicksand, or outsmart a mountain lion? The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Exhibition lets you put your real-world survival skills to the test, with plenty of laughter and excitement along the way.
PricelessAmazeumnight at the Amazeum Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation admission to the museum is pay-as-you-wish.
Various FayettevilleVenuesRoots Festival Fayetteville | August 25th -27th Fayetteville Roots Festival returns to downtown Fayetteville in 2022 with stages at the Fayetteville Town Center, the new Fayetteville Public Library Event Space, and the Roots HQ. The festival will be full of walkable, downtown events spanning 3 days.
Winnie the Pooh Oct. 21-22 | 4 shows VIP experience available! Hocus Pocus Film Screening Oct. 30 | Tickets $10 Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s The Nutcracker Nov. 25-27 | 4 shows Walton Arts Center & SoNA present The Snowman: A Family Concert Dec. 11 | Tickets $10 Bluey’s Big Play Dec. 20-21 | 2 shows | VIP experience available! The Polar Express Film Screening Dec. 23 | FREE! Registration required Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume March 5 Tickets $10 children / $15 adult Trike Theatre, Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation & Dhirana Dance present The Jungle Book March 25 | Tickets $15 VoiceJam Competition April 15 Windmill Theatre’s Hiccup! April 16 Tickets $10 children / $15 adult A Letter for Elena April 23 Tickets $10 children / $15 adult Annie May 5-7 | 5 shows Madagascar The Musical June 2-3 | 4 shows Kids Series Sponsor: Winnie the Pooh Show Underwriter: Cynthia Jones The Nutcracker Show Underwriter: Mina & Les Baledge Bluey Show Underwriter: Tony Waller The Polar Express Show Underwriter: Candace & David Starling The Jungle Book Show Underwriter: Dick & Margaret Rutherford Annie and Madagascar Show Underwriter: Todd & Melissa Simmons The Nutcracker Show Sponsor: Shows for Kids and Families On Now!Sale 2022/23 12 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
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AngusMONDAYSJack’s Springdale & Bentonville. Kids eat free from 4 pm to close with adult combo purchase. Bliss Cupcake Fayetteville & Rogers. Children 10 and under receive one free mini, pretzel rod, or frosting shot with the purchase of regular size cupcake. Colton’s Steakhouse: Rogers. One free kid’s meal with adult entree
EAT FREE D I N I N G EVERY DAY Boar’s Nest BBQ Rogers location. One free kids meal per adult entrée, ages 12 and under. Grubs Fayetteville & Rogers. Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of a child’s drink. JJ’s Grill All locations except for JJ’s on the Lake. Kids 12 and under eat free from kid’s menu. One per adult. Thai Basil Bentonville. Kids 10 and under eat free after 5 pm and all weekend long. One per adult meal. The Catfish Hole Fayetteville, all day. Kids age 4 & under eat FREE with adult purchase! Whole Hog Cafe Fayetteville & Bentonville 1 kids meal per adult meal purchase, drink included. Daily after 4 pm. Ages 12 and under.
Flying Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale, & Bentonville locations. Kids 12 and under eat free all day, includes kids drink. Two per adult meal.
*Drive thru only. Las Palmas Tontitown, Bentonville & Rogers, 5 pm to 9 pm, 12 and under. One kid’s meal per $6.50 adult meal, includes drink. Mojitos Rogers and Fayetteville, all day, kids 12 and under. 1 kid’s meal per adult meal, includes drink. 479.267.5900
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Village Inn Fayetteville & Bentonville. Free kids meal with paid adult entrée. Wagon Wheel Country Cafe Springdale. Kids eat free, one per adult.
Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Cafe Rogers, 7 am to 8 pm. Get one free child’s meal for every adult meal purchased (cafe menu only, not valid for bakery items).
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Loafin Joe’s Fayetteville & Springdale. After 4 pm kids 12 and under eat free. Dine-in only. One per paid adult.
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Big Whiskey’s Bentonville and Fayetteville from 5pm to 9 pm. Kids 12 and under eat free with adult meal purchase! Dine in only. Firehouse Subs MLK location, all day, 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult meal.
Springdale after 4 pm. Kids 12 and under eat free, two per paid adult. Dine-in only, drink not included.
Flying Burrito See Monday listing for details.
MidiCi Pizza Company Rogers. 5 pm - 8 pm. Includes free kids Margherita Pizza (Cheese Pizza) and drink with the purchase of each adult entree. Village Inn See Monday listing for details.
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bentonville. One free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase!
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McAlisters Fayetteville & Bentonville. Kids 12 and under eat free after 4 pm, one per adult purchase. Rib Crib Springdale, 4 pm - 9 pm. Two kids’ meals per paid adult meal, includes drink and dessert.
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Ron’s Chili & Hamburgers After 3 pm kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. JJ’s Grill Fayetteville & Rogers. 1 kid’s meal with each purchase of adult meal. Whole Hog Cafe Fayetteville and Bentonville, all day. One kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink. *You must specifically mention the kid’s eat free offer in Fayetteville to receive the deal.
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Noodles Italian Fayetteville. Kids 12 and under eat free from 4 pm to 10 pm. Drink is included, two kids meals per adult meal.
MLK location kids eat free with purchase of adult meal; location off Joyce Ave, kids eat for $0.99 with adult meal.
Ron’s Chili & Hamburgers After 3 pm kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult.
King Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale, & Bentonville only. One child age 12 and under eats free per every $8 spent. Newk’s Eatery Rogers,Fayetteville and Siloam Springs. Buy one adult entree and 32 oz. beverage, get one kid’s meal free. All day. Want to list your nwakidsdirectory.comEmailrestaurant?events@ FREE saw it Kid’s • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
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Springdale after 4 pm kids 12 and under eat free, two per paid adult. Dine-in only, drink not included. Dairy Queen Lowell, 1/2 price kids’ meals on Thursdays (no adult purchase necessary). JJ’s Grill Fayetteville & Rogers. Get one free kid’s meal with each purchase of adult meal. Jose’s Tontitown. Kids eat Free from 11 am - 10 pm. One per paid adult. Mariachi’s in NWA Mall Kids 11 and under eat free from 5 pm - close, one per paid adult.
Dickey’sSUNDAYSBBQ Up to 2 free kids meal for ages 12 and under, per paid $10 adult meal. Golden Corral Rogers and Fayetteville, Children 3 and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal. Jose’s See Thursday for details. King Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale, & Bentonville only. One child age 12 and under eats free per every $8 spent. Moe’s Southwest Grill Rogers, all day, 11 am to 9 pm. One free kids meal with purchase of adult entree. Discount good at restaurant or online at moes.com. Slim Chickens Kids 10 and under. One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal. KID'S EAT ALMOST FREE Sassy’s Red House Kids 12 and under - one kid meal for .99 cents with each adult meal purchased (Regularly $3.99). Qdoba Mexican Grill Fayetteville, Kids meals $1.50 on Saturday and Sunday. Zaxby’s All locations, Thursdays from 3 pm - 8 pm. Buy an adult meal and get a kid’s meal for 99 cents (up to 2). On Tuesdays, 99 cent nibblers are available from 3 pm - 10 pm. D I N I N G G U I D E girlscoutsdiamonds.org/joinGirl Scouts! Totally you. Be a Girl Scout. Totally fun. EAT FREE Want to list your nwakidsdirectory.comEmailrestaurant?events@ Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 19
& CHILD LEARNINGENRICHMENTESSENTIALS Education and enrichment are important for child development. NWA has many programs to help your child succeed. Here is a list of resources our area has to offer covering special needs, tutoring and advancement, and after school programs. SPECIAL NEEDS ABILITY Abilitytree.orgTREE | Instagram: @abilitytree 2350 E Tahlequah St, Siloam Springs | (855) 288-6735 Our mission is to come alongside families impacted by disability and equip organizations through recreation, education, support, and training. The vision of Ability Tree is to create inclusive and supportive communities where individuals and families impacted by disability can enjoy healthy relationships. Ability Tree is all about fun and experiences that are often unavailable for families living with disabilities. They offer parents night out, an after school program, sports and arts programs as well as summer camps. FIESTA SQUARE 12 - AMC SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films 3033 N College Ave, Fayetteville | (479) 575-0026 AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. AUTISM INVOLVES ME Aimnwa.org | Instagram: @aimeveryday 208 N Walton Blvd #9, Bentonville | (479) 544-0166 AIM is a local non profit who supports families impacted by Autism in Benton and Washington counties. Their vision is to create an inclusive and accepting environment for those they serve in their community with improved awareness, advocacy, and the best local resources available. AIMAUTISMINVOLVESME SPONSORED BY: 20 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
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Children’s Therapy TEAM family-centered approach extends to everything they do. They celebrate a child’s accomplishments, large and small, taking a personal approach to care. They are a dedicated TEAM of Pediatric Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Developmental Therapists.
Instagram: @camp_aldersgate 2000 Aldersgate Rd, Little Rock | (501) 225-1444 Camp Aldersgate creates life-changing experiences for individuals with special needs and medical conditions, enabling them to expand their worlds and express their unique voices. Camp Aldersgate, Inc. experience is one that provides the joys of outdoor recreation and socialization in an accessible environment in which campers of all abilities can participate and, most importantly, succeed. say you saw it in Kid’s Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
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We are a unique ministry providing Christian camping experiences to individuals with special needs and chronic illness, along with their families. Whether you are a camper, or serving as part of a mission trip, they provide ministry and social experiences that increase spiritual knowledge, social learning, and human dignity. SUPPORT NETWORK Supports.org | Instagram: @arsupportnetwork 6836 Isaac’s Orchard Rd, Springdale | (479) 927-4100
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This local teacher loved seeing kids grow their imagination by creating and working with all of their senses. She shares her love of sensory play through Busy Bins! Creative, educational, and emotional processing sensory bins in two sizes(small and large), with lavender infused homemade playdough to help calm overwhelmed little hands. Direct message on instagram to place your order! Local pickup & shipping are available.
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Arkansas Support Network provides support and services to individuals and families with children with disabilities. They are a licensed disabilities service provider for all of Arkansas, with offices in Springdale, Fort Smith, Camden, and Jonesboro. Their programs serve people through all phases of their lives from birth, through adulthood. They assist people in finding the highest quality resources and supports appropriate to their needs, stage of life, and family make up.
Instagram:goldfishswimschool.com/rogers-nwa/@goldfish_rogersnwa 4319 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Ste 105, Rogers | (479) 777-9568
CHUCK E. CHEESE - SENSORY SENSITIVE 2999chuckecheese.com/sensory-sensitive-sundays/SUNDAYSNCollegeAveS.12,Fayetteville We’re proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Recognizing that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, we made it our mission to create Sensory Sensitive Sundays®, where we have a trained, caring staff who works to ensure everyone has a fun-filled visit. Because we believe ALL kids deserve the opportunity to just be a kid. Participating locations will open two hours early on the first Sunday of the month to offer a sensory-friendly experience for families.
Swimming offers an opportunity for children with special needs to actively participate in learning a sport – and our instructors at Goldfish Swim School use integrity, compassion and trust (along with a few other tools and techniques) to teach children with special needs how to swim. Swimming teaches valuable physical and life skills, including: gross motor skills, cognitive skills, muscle strength, endurance, water safety as well as socialization, all in a fun environment! Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
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2190 S. Razorback Road, Fayetteville | (479) 872-1800 ERC is the leading provider of early childhood services in northwest Arkansas. Our three child development centers located in Fayetteville, Huntsville, and Siloam Springs serve children and their families from birth through their transition into kindergarten. ERC uses a team approach to addressing your child’s needs which involves both child development staff and your family. Child Development Specialists will assist your family in creating individualized goals to help your child meet developmental milestones such as crawling, saying their first words, or buttoning their clothes. Children work toward meeting their goals in a nurturing preschool setting alongside qualified teaching staff and a team of therapists. At ERC your child is able to experience a comprehensive preschool program with all necessary therapeutic and educational services bundled into their school day. Elizabeth Richardson Center
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Since 2002, the Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas has been supporting families in Northwest Arkansas. Their mission is to facilitate inclusion and respect for individuals with Down Syndrome within the Northwest Arkansas Community, ensuring that they have access to the support and the resources necessary to reach their full potential at all stages of life.
HORSES FOR 14673Instagram:Horsesforhealingnwa.orgHEALING@horsesforhealingnwaDanielsRd,Bentonville|(479) 795-0570 Horses for Healing NWA is a nonprofit adaptive horsemanship center in Northwest Arkansas for individuals with special needs, run by a passionate Farm Team and Board of Directors. Their adaptive riding program has helped thousands of children learn balance, coordination, self-confidence and teamwork over the past 30 years. They pride themselves on making great strides in children’s lives. MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARKANSAS Miracleleaguear.com | Instagram: @miracleleaguenwa 2898 S 48th St, Springdale | miracleleaguear@yahoo.com The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. Miracle League teams play on a custom-designed, rubberized turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices while helping to prevent injuries. The Miracle League is about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated just like other athletes. To help the athletes, the Miracle League uses a “buddy” system – pairing each player with an able-bodied peer. The result is a bond that cannot be described. The Miracle League serves children and adults who suffer from any physical or mental disabilities, which causes them to be excluded, whether intentionally or not, from conventional Baseball leagues. KIDS CORP, 2210Kidscorpdt.comINCMainDr,Springdale | (479) 856-6397 3307 N Dixieland Rd, Rogers | (479) 986-5150 Kids Corp, Inc is a day treatment center for kids with developmental needs offering Speech, Occupational, physical, and Play Therapy. At the centers, we offer full-time nursing on site and Pre-K classrooms that are dedicated to Kindergarten preparedness. Their classrooms follow a comprehensive curriculum that includes math, pre-reading, language, art, music and movement. They understand and appreciate that each child is unique in their own way and encourage them to develop at their own pace. Kids Corp Inc. KIDS UNLIMITED LEARNING ACADEMY Mykidsunlimited.com | Instagram: @kidsunlimited1 120 Southwinds Rd #2, Farmington | (479) 300-6400 1268 Electric Ave, Springdale | (479) 750-1500 Kids Unlimited Learning Academy’s highly trained staff offers services in early childhood development as well as medical care. They provide occupational, physical and speech-language therapy services that are designed to meet the unique goals of each child. Their goal is to build partnerships with parents and caregivers to create meaningful independence in the lives of children. Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 23
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SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER Nwasunshineschool.org | @Instagram: sunshineschooldevcenter 3400 Woods Lane, Rogers | (479) 636-3190 For years, having a disability meant being labeled or underestimated for the rest of your life. In every space, individuals would be categorized, written off, or separated. Thankfully, Sunshine School & Development Center was founded with a commitment to seeing potential, not problems. Since 1958, Sunshine School has served thousands of people in the community by offering a range of services in order to benefit every child and client that we serve. Their mission is to shatter limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education. Because of their work, families are better advocates, students aren't limited by their labels, and adults with disabilities thrive in their communities say you saw it in Kid’s Directory Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
Northwest Pediatric Therapy's mission is to help all children they serve meet their highest potential. Their speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and developmental therapists are dedicated to helping children develop the skills necessary to successfully communicate with others and effectively participate in their activities of daily living. Their clinic is also designed to be a "home away from home" so that children feel welcome and believe as if they are playing (learning!) in their natural, everyday environment. They are dedicated to making children want to learn, therefore they provide fun, themed activities throughout the year as well as motivating therapy materials everyday.
NORTHWEST PEDIATRIC THERAPY 2580Nwpedtherapy.comE.JoyceBlvd,Ste 12, Fayetteville | (479) 521-7337
POST PEDIATRIC THERAPY Posttherapies.com | Instagram: @post.pediatric.therapies 1000 W Poplar Street, Rogers | (479) 631-7678
OZARK Ozarkguidance.orgGUIDANCE|Instagram: @ozarkguidance
POST Pediatric Therapies mission is to serve and empower the families in Northwest Arkansas who have children in need of physical, occupational, or speech therapy. At POST, they put the family at the heart of their mission. They strive to work as a team with caregivers and their children to answer questions, provide guidance, and problem-solve ways to integrate therapy into daily routines. Customized interventions help children with special challenges learn to actively investigate their world, play, eat, walk, and communicate, fostering their capabilities and independence. They work with families to promote an atmosphere of trust, exploration, and fun!
2400 S 48th Street, Springdale | (479) 750-2020 Ozark Guidance believes that the strength of our communities lies in the strength of our families. The Early Childhood Program was developed to provide a source of early intervention for families with children 3-5 years of age who need therapeutic help. They offer early intervention/prevention, outpatient, community-based, and day treatment services.
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TUTORING AND ADVANCEMENT ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY Address:connectionsacademy.com1009BeauTerre Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712 (855) 487-0130 Our tuition-free online public school offers students in grades K–12 a safe, engaging environment where they can learn in the way that works best for them. No matter your child’s needs, our caring teachers and high-quality curriculum can put them on the learning path that works for them today while leading them toward a bright tomorrow. CONNECTIONS by Pearson ACADEMY ® APLUS ACADEMY & TUTORING 106 SE Executive Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712 We offer classes in any subject for anyone in pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. We've established over ten different programs, including high school math courses (Algebra 1, Geometry. Algebra 2, Pre-calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus), competition prep for MathCounts and spelling bees, and test prep for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT. After seven years of operating a tutoring center, we've opened a preschool. Our preschool, Aplus Academy, continues our mission to engage and inspire children. With a strong staff and curriculum, we're ready to serve our community. SPONSORED BY: Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 25
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rEcess, an initiative of 99 Balloons is changing the story of disability, loving people, and others to serve families experiencing disability in their communities. rEcess is a holistic model of ministry that serves the entire family experiencing disability through a monthly respite night. It allows parents an evening to rest and reconnect while knowing their children are being well cared for and are safe. rEcess is a time for children experiencing to have FUN while being paired one on one with an adult friend whose sole objective is to make rEcess the best night of their week. It is also a time for siblings to have fun and connect with other siblings who understand what it is like to have a brother or sister experiencing disability.
KUMON MATH AND READING CENTERS Fayetteville:kumon.com (479) 595-8765 | Lowell: (479) 770-0055
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LEXICON SPEECH, LANGUAGE & READING lexiconnwa.com | (479) 521-6500 12 Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville, AR, 72703
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Is your child struggling with reading, writing, spelling, or math? Is your child missing developmental milestones when it comes to speech and language? We are committed to providing exceptional services through evaluation and treatment with effective methods that position a student for success. We use evidence-based techniques for remediating speech, language, and reading issues to help students reach their potential.
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER OF ROGERS 4408 West Walnut Suite 3 | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 202-6310 At Sylvan Learning of Rogers, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning – all of which make a big impact in school and in life. Getting individualized, personal support will help your child truly grasp concepts. Our caring teachers are experts at encouraging and motivating kids to learn, grow and flourish. You’ll love seeing confidence, motivation and focus grow every session!
For more than 60 years, the Kumon after-school academic enrichment program has been helping children achieve success worldwide. We strive to instill in children the desire to achieve more, a love of learning and the motivation to learn on their own to reach their highest potential. Make an appointment with our team and we'd love to work with your child to see how we can unlock their full potential. Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory
Mathnasium of Bentonville creates customized learning plans for each student. The result is a deeper understanding of concepts, improved performance and greater self-confidence. This growth aids children in their math homework, classroom tests, standardized tests, math competitions, future education and career plans. We help students understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them.
TLC TUTORING CO 4408 West Walnut Suite 3 | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 202-6310 At TLC Tutoring Co, we believe that every student, with every preferred learning style, should be given the chance to develop academic skills that will prepare them for success throughout school, higher education, and their careers. Learning is about more than just reciting facts– students can also gain study and time management skills that will last a lifetime. Tutoring can change lives. TLC Tutoring Co. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS LEARN AND PLAY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 65 N. Wilmoth Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72704 267-KIDS(5437) or (479) 409-0817 The Learn And Play After School Program provides a safe place for Farmington students in kindergarten through sixth grade to go before being reunited with their families. The program begins at the end of each school day with structured activities until 6:00pm. Learn And Play AfterProgramSchool TUTORING SOLUTIONS 3896 Elm Springs Rd Suite D (479) 347-7406 | tutoring-solutions.com We offer a variety of services here at Tutoring Solutions. From in-home or online to inperson tutoring from our new Learning Center in Springdale. With choices such as group tutoring and group classes, we can work within your budget. We have several computer stations, chrome books, graphing (and non-graphing) calculators, and even a Smart Board. Plus, we have private rooms for study groups and a group room large enough for our group classes. Plenty of space to utilize in a comfortable setting to allow students to concentrate on their learning and feel as comfortable as possible. TUTORING solutions SPONSORED BY: Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 27
We provide after school care from the time school is dismissed until 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, and are conveniently located in every elementary school, except Jones and Parson Hills Elementary. We also provide all day care for most holiday breaks.
THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - SPRINGDALE 1967 Chapman Ave, Springdale, AR 72762 (479) 756-5077 | afterschoolprog.com
FAC - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 2920 E Zion Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 587-0500 | fayac.com
Our goal at Mobius is to create a safe and fun environment where kids can be kids, they are able to learn and explore through creativity, and love and enjoy their experience at the facility. We provide transportation from local schools to our facility. Once students arrive at Mobius, they are not stepping into an ordinary after-school program, it is a whole experience. Our instructors (which we call Mobis) greet the students and lead them to the gym where we have upbeat music playing to get the energy going! Students receive a snack and can play in the gym area or outdoors until we start our group rotations. Students have a blast playing on the triple-decker slide and zip line outside, see the wonder of making homemade volcanoes in science class, create t-shirts, masks, and all sorts of projects in art, and learn how technology can be used as a tool to create. Plus, so much more!!
Our mission has been to create a safe and positive environment where children can learn and thrive. We do this by having a low staff to child ratio and an atmosphere where children feel supported and nurtured. We value each child and our approach is one that emphasizes kindness, respect, and team work. We aim to provide children with a variety of activities that encourage physical fitness, creative expression, and discovery.
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MOBIUS - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 8313 W. Pleasant Grove Rd. | Bentonville (479) 268-4080 (479) 268-4080 | exploremobius.com
CLUB INFINITY 305 SE 22nd Street, Suite 1, Bentonville, AR 72712, US (479) 418-3116 | infinitichildcare.com
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM As school gets back into session, we are gearing up for our fall programming at FAC ! Our After School Program is fun for kids ages 5-12 years old. Sports, Nintendo Switch®, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Gym Games, Homework Help, Snacks and more! If you are looking for fun, sports, homework help, at a great price, you’ve come to the right place! say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
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