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Letter from the Editor U by Rachel Kalina It’s that time of year: Kids are Are you also wondering how to fill your child’s cracking open crisp notebooks, after-school and weekend schedule with enriching teachers are sharing new learning activities? Consider fostering your child’s passion materials, and parents are once again involved in the for an instrument. Look to “Making Music” by world of academics. The transition from summer Leila Viss to discover whether your child is ready to fall can be a tough one, but we’ve got plenty of for lessons. support so you’ll feel confident leading your family Want even more tips to start the academic calendar right? PARENTGUIDE News is open 24/7 forward in the school year ahead. 419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 Fax 212-447-7734 at www.parentguidenews.com, offering •endless You’ll want to make our Education Directory www.parentguidenews.com • 212-213-8840 the first pages to which you turn. Among the many articles and resources at the click of a mouse. to: a FAx #the Back-to-School featured schools and programs, you’re sure to find While you’re there, check out good fit for your child. Photo Contest, swing by The Sandbox Social From: iSSue DAte: In “Parent-Teacher Partnerships,” author Margablog, and enter to win fantastic prizes in our ret Petry, Ph.D., informs parents of children with Facebook giveaways. special needs about how to deal with a teacher being Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. insensitive. Petry outlines the steps parents can take Have an awesome back-to-school season, to change this negative situation into a potentially SigNAture oF APProvAl: positive one.
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A group of sympathetic humans help a dolphin with a damaged tail in Dolphin Tale 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures). Inspired by actual events, the heartwarming sequel to the surprise 2011 hit stars Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman. Go along for the ride in 2D or 3D beginning September 12.
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Oceanhouse Media presents How I Became a Pirate, a new book app written by storyteller Melinda Long. Complete with fun animations, hilarious sound effects, and more, it tells the story of young Jeremy Jacobs who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew on an eyeopening voyage. Download your copy today.
Completely Enchanting
Sofia the First: The Enchanted Feast is ready to come home on Disney DVD.The new release comes complete with four episodes from the popular Disney Channel Series, as well as an enchanted mirror! Available in stores and online, the DVD also features a special appearance by Snow White.
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Just in time for football season, EA Games presents Madden NFL 15. Featuring new moves and state-ofthe art graphics, the latest installment gives gamers of all ages the chance to become their favorite players on their favorite teams. The game is available now for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 1, and Xbox 360 game systems.
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An adventurous boy with a mechanical clock for a heart searches for the love of his life in Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart (Shout! Factory). Set in late 19th-century Edinburgh, the whimsical animated adventure is based on the popular children’s book by Mathias Malzieu and opens in theaters on September 24.
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One of the biggest hits of this past winter is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. The Lego Movie is a computer animated adventure that centers around an ordinary Lego figure who is mistakenly recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant. Pick up your copy in store or online today.
Midnight Meeting
A young businesswoman’s life takes a turn when she inherits a billion-dollar company in Midnight Masquerade. Premiering September 27 on the Hallmark Channel, the touching film follows Elyse as she searches for the romance her life has been missing. Check your local listings.
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Great for groups and individuals of all ages, SKIT! is an imaginative app from Storytime Studios. Users have the chance to create their own music videos; cards for friends; and even animated text messages, memes, games, and so much more. SKIT! can be downloaded today for iOS, Android and Kindle.
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The hit movie comes into your home as a video game in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Shell up as your favorite turtle. Enjoy hours of levels, weapons, battles, and more! Rated E for Everyone, the game is available now for the Nintendo 3DS.
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Based on the popular line of toys, DVDs, and series, My Little Pony is back on the big screen. The new animated feature presents a musical showcase as your favorite ponies try to bring harmony to their world. My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks from Hasbro Studios will be in theaters September 27. Donald McDermott is the managing editor.
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Kick off the fall season at Symphony Space with Spike and Mike’s Festival of Animation. This fun event showcases mindblowing collections of the world’s most unique animated short films. Check out www.symphonyspace.org/justkidding. The venue opens its doors at 2537 Broadway.
Head to the David H. Koch Theater between September 9 and 14 for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland presented by the Joyce Theater Foundation. The venue, located at 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, sets the stage for the ballet that dazzles audiences with visually striking sets and costumes. Visit www.davidhkochtheater.com or dial (212)496-0600 for ticket information.
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To further honor the Madeline exhibit, the New-York Historical Society offers more dates for families to enjoy Madeline’s Tea Parties. At 3pm and 4pm on September 18 and 24, enjoy new teas and exclusive access to the exhibit. The event is for members only, but the Historical Society is offering up incentives to join for this event. The New-York Historical Society is located at 170 Central Park West. Learn more and sign up at www.nyhistory.org.
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One Fish, Two Fish Nourish•the Soul www.parentguidenews.com 212-213-8840 The Robert F. Wagner Park hosts the Go Fish Festival on September 20 at 10am. Families with children ages 5-10 are invited to use barbless hooks for a day of catch-and-release fishing. For those who aren’t terribly enthused by the idea of fishing, families may enjoy naturalist-led bird walks at 11am, aquatic art projects at 11am, and special stage shows beginning at 12:30pm. The park is located in Battery Park between West Street and 1st Place. Sign up and find more information at www.bpcparks.org.
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The Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th St., hosts the second annual Harlem Healthy Soul Festival on September 13. Beginning at noon, families are invited to attend the event, which boasts local resources to aid in leading healthy lives. In addition, there are information sessions, live musical acts, celebrity speakers, and more. Learn more at www.apollotheater.org.
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Parent-Teacher Partnerships Helping children with special needs succeed. by Margaret Petry, Ph.D.
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s a parent of a special needs child, you do your best to meet your child’s unique needs — but once the child leaves the house and goes into a school or daycare setting, all of your control goes out the window. And no matter how well you might have prepared the school by alerting the staff to your child’s diagnosis, there is still the possibility you will find yourself dealing with a teacher who doesn’t understand your child’s needs and refuses to make allowances for behavior and/or needs that are unique to your child. The result of this disconnect can be a litany of classroom-related issues with which too many parents of special needs children are familiar: incomplete assignments, behavior problems, poor grades, requests for extra help at home, and ultimately, a parent-teacher conference. So what can you do to help you child deal with a difficult classroom situation? Here are some useful strategies:
Inform the school administration at the beginning of the year of your child’s needs. Share information about your child’s learning, medical, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. This important first step lays the groundwork for dealing with issues if they arise later. 10 I parentguide News I September 2014
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Request a parent/teacher conference. According to the National Parent Teacher Association, a parentteacher conference is a “time when important people in a student’s life can talk about how that student is doing in school.” Parents are the experts about their child, and teachers are the experts about the child’s grade-level requirements. Prior to attending a parent-teacher conference, parents are encouraged to speak to their child about school, including his favorite and least favorite subjects. Tell your child about the upcoming meeting with the teacher and the shared goal of helping him succeed at school. Additionally, ask your child if he has any questions or concerns that the parent may address with the teacher, as well as what the child likes best about his instructor. parentguidenews.com
Parents may also benefit from preparing and prioritizing a list of their own questions. Plan to ask the teacher about your child’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as about the frequency and effectiveness of accommodations used for their child’s special needs. Parents may obtain useful handouts about their child’s disability to share with the teachers. At the conference, parents and teachers discuss your child’s progress in school by alternately sharing information about the child, listening to each other’s point of view, and asking pertinent questions. The goal is often to identify the child’s academic and behavioral successes, as well as any difficulties. Once agreement has been established about what issues to work on first, parents and teachers can discuss strategies and accommodations that may ease the difficulties for the child with special needs. Parents are encouraged to provide information about what has benefited their child in past, while teachers propose strategies that have helped with similar children. At the end of the conference, parents and teachers decide when to meet next in order to monitor the child’s progress, review their action plan, and discuss any needed changes.
Involve other school faculty. If parent-teacher conferences do not resolve the child’s difficulties, involvement of other school faculty is recommended. The school psychologist, guidance counselor, and/or special education resource teacher may refine the present action plan, and they can assist in the creation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan for children with eligible disabilities. Some parents also choose to hire a special education advocate to help them in the development of the child’s IEP.
Switch classes or schools. Other options include changing the child’s primary class placement and teacher within their present school, transferring the child to a charter school or a private school that serves children with special needs, or homeschooling. Additional school resources include involving the principal, superintendent, and school board members. Parent-teacher partnerships are essential for children with special needs to succeed at school. Research has demonstrated that when parents and teachers work together, students perform better academically with higher grades and they have better behavior, attendance, and attitudes toward school and themselves.
Dr. Margaret Petry is a licensed clinical psychologist who works primarily with children and families. She specializes in early intervention, conducting developmental evaluations, and helping families achieve their therapy goals. Dr. Petry also writes and reviews articles for www.bundoo.com.
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How to tell when your child is ready for lessons. by Leila Viss
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lthough not every person is destined to be a concert musician, everyone can be a music maker, enthusiast, and supporter. Giving your child the gift of learning music on any instrument is something to treasure, but finding the answers on how to provide this gift is not always easy. You may be unaware of your youngster’s readiness for making music, but there are some signs that should help you make that assessment. Here are some steps toward unlocking your child’s innate musicality and readiness. How can I tell when my child is ready? Encourage Exploration
• Purchase a keyboard instrument (a portable digital keyboard may do the trick, but plan to upgrade when lessons begin). Let your child explore sound before enrolling in lessons. • Once this exploration begins, notice how your potential musician experiments at the keys. • Download some music game apps such as Piano Dust Buster 2.0, The Most Addicting Sheep Game, or Magic Piano, and invite your child to explore them. It won’t take long for a youngster to be drawn into these magical games that also teach music fundamentals. • If the keyboard and favorite apps receive regular visitation, this is strong evidence that your future maestro is ready to engage in lessons.
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Some basic skills are involved in learning any instrument, and it’s important that these fundamentals are developed before enrolling in lessons. Consider early music education groups, which are perfect for young learners. An ideal candidate for instru-
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mental lessons can: • Say and sing the alphabet • Count to at least 20 • Match pitch and sing songs with ease • Identify the left from the right hand • Cut with scissors • Color and draw with markers, pencils, etc. • Dance and move freely to music • Clap and march with a steady beat
How do I know what instrument is right for my child?
The piano is the easiest instrument to begin exploring and eventually making music. Enrolling your child in piano lessons may be a place to begin his music education. Once your budding musician is introduced to other instruments in school around grade 4 or 5, a shift in interest may occur.
How do I choose the right teacher?
Referrals from friends and acquaintances are your best bet for a good teacher. If they are happy with a teacher, there’s a good chance that you will be, too. Arrange interviews with several teachers, and you’ll discover that each one of them has a unique studio. It’s also important for you to determine what your priorities are for your child’s music education. Here are some things to consider: parentguidenews.com
• Some teachers may excel at preparing students to compete, while others may lean toward a more relaxed approach with fewer opportunities to compete or formally perform. • While some may remain set in a traditional approach with standard repertoire, others may emphasize lessons in creativity beyond the page and various styles other than classical. • Group lessons provide a social setting that may best suit kids who are still on the fence about studying an instrument. Private lessons usually accommodate schedules more easily and offer one-on-one instruction. • Music should be shared! Ask if the teacher offers encouragement and opportunities to perform, even casually. Although difďŹ cult, performing instills discipline, motivation, conďŹ dence, and good experience for future public speaking.
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• Teachers often use a method book or series to teach an instrument. A good question to ask during your chat with a potential teacher is, “What methods and tools will you use to help my child progress in his music skills?â€?
•Learn how to learn •Read all assignments •Take charge and ask the teacher questions •Be responsible for collecting books prior to the lesson, etc. 3) The best support you can offer your child is providing and modeling structure. • Make daily practicing a priority so it becomes a habit by setting up a schedule. • Instead of setting the timer and demanding practice, ensure that the teacher’s instructions are understood and completed during practice time by reviewing the assignment with your musician. The amount of daily time with the instrument may vary, as consistent practice will make the assignment easier to play by the end of the week. •Arrive promptly for each lesson and be on time for pickup.
How do I balance being a supportive parent without becoming overbearing?
Here are a couple of tips to help you maintain a healthy attitude: 1) Some teachers may require you to be present at lessons to take notes, so consider this as a free lesson yourself and learn right along with your child. You will realize that building musical skills is a long-term process with peaks, valleys, and plateaus. 2) Regardless if you attend lessons or not, it is important for you to remember that this is your child’s endeavor and not yours. Allow your budding musician to:
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Leila Viss is a freelance writer. Discover more about music lessons at www.joytunes.com.
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the above reasons, gifted youngsters may feel isolated and different in a school setting. They need to have the opportunity during the day to be with other students who share their capabilities and interests.
While guidelines are not fixed, gifted youngsters are generally identified by high scores on standardized IQ tests, strong personal interests, and superior school performance. They are generally working a minimum of two years above grade level and require a different curriculum. Cognitively speaking, gifted students assimilate and master skills quickly. It may be difficult to keep them focused because they become easily bored if not challenged. Interested in a wide variety of topics and activities, gifted children often master what they think they need to know, and then move on to the next task. Sometimes, gifted youngsters become perfectionists on a favorite topic and will work on one detail of a project just to perfect it. One of the most interesting misconceptions about gifted students is that they have advanced abilities in all disciplines. On the contrary, some may show a disposition for the arts, while others may be gifted in the sciences. Additionally, some students who are gifted in a particular subject may not have realized their full potential because of the manner in which the class was taught. A steady stream of worksheets, lectures, and test preparation materials for state assessments may result in fatigue, boredom, or oppositional behavior, and hold a gifted student back from realizing his or her own potential. Multiple options and a challenging, stimulating curriculum are important because creative and critical thinking skills are highly developed. Giftedness may be viewed as the other side of special education because the intellectual superiority of the student may surpass social and emotional skill development. Gifted youngsters may have difficulty in dealing with stress. They are extremely sensitive to criticism and peer rejection because they may be viewed as a “know-it-all.” Gifted children may have difficulty collaborating in a group if other members of the team don’t share their opinion. They have unique ways to solve problems because they see what others may not see. It is for this reason that gifted students may challenge authority if they believe that the authority is wrong. Highly sensitive about humanitarian concerns, gifted children have an intense focus and need continual stimulation. They often see the absurdities of certain situations and other classmates may not understand their humor. For all of
What should parents look for in a gifted program? Parents should look for programs where the curriculum is written at least two years above grade level. Lessons should be inquiry based with hands-on, performance-based projects that are interdisciplinary in nature where appropriate. A gifted program should emphasize a strong literacy component, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and technology. The program should promote the joy of learning in and of itself in a challenging, but supportive, environment. It should build self-esteem, confidence, and camaraderie. A broad range of subject matter outside of the standard core curriculum should be offered. Gifted classes should be limited to 20 students whenever possible and staffed with teacher assistants. Parent workshops are an integral part of a gifted program. These special sessions led by psychologists explore a variety of issues, including social, emotional, educational, and family concerns. The workshops provide a dialogue so that parents of gifted youngsters don’t feel alone. In a collaborative, nonthreatening environment, parents explore ways to guide their children in realizing their hopes and dreams. Parent workshops provide research and resource materials in gifted education. They cover appropriate protocols in how to ask questions and seek advice from the school, how to advocate for children, and how to foster a productive home and school connection. All parents want their child to feel valued, relate to others, feel understood, and be part of a community. A quality gifted program within or outside of the school assists in this endeavor. Gifted education stimulates the pursuit of higher level goals through learning experiences geared for children with superior intellectual ability. It increases self-awareness by promoting realization and acceptance of one’s capabilities and interests. Finally, a gifted program focuses on leadership development and the opportunity for students to relate to each other intelligently and socially. Gifted education does matter!
Dr. Lynne Manouvrier has been working in education on Long Island for more than 42 years. She is the retired Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction of the East Meadow school district. Dr. Manouvrier is the Director for the Center for Gifted Youth at LIU Post and an adjunct professor in the College of Education, Information and Technology. Center for Gifted Youth classes include Law and Psychology, Geo-Art, Early Quantum Physics, Advanced Math Brain Games, Mission to Mars: A Virtual Reality Experience, Superheroes in Literature and Comic Book Design, and Advanced Computer Robotics. Learn more at www.liu.edu/post/giftedyouth.
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Discover Some of the Area’s Finest Schools, Programs & Resources! Schools Ailey School The Joan Weill Center for Dance 405 W. 55th St., NYC 10019 (212)405-9000 juniordivision@alvinailey.org www.theaileyschool.edu The renowned Ailey School, under directors Tracy Inman and Melanie Person, serves as the official school of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The School is a professional dance institution with one of the best, most diverse programs available. The Ailey School’s Junior Division offers classes for children beginning at age 3. The First Steps and Bounding Boys programs offer an enjoyable introduction to dance, bringing the joy of music and creative movement to young children. The pre-professional program for students ages 7-17 encompasses a broad curriculum of dance classes including Horton, Limón and Graham-based modern dance techniques, classical ballet, tap, West African and Spanish dance. Children have the opportunity to work with professional dancers who are exploring their own future in dance. Classes are taught by nurturing dance instructors with extensive experience working with children. Year-end performances are held in the School’s own theater as well as other venues. Visit www.theaileyschool.edu for more details.
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City and Country School 146 W. 13th St., NYC 10011 (212)242-7802 www.cityandcountry.org City and Country School, for children age 2 through eighth grade, is an historically significant and leading progressive school founded in 1914 by pioneer educator Caroline Pratt. Lower School classrooms are equipped with ample space and an abundant supply of carefully chosen materials including paint, sand, clay, wood, water, and Pratt’s creation: wooden indoor unit blocks, now used the world over. These open-ended materials, along with teachers who expertly guide their use, inspire creativity and cooperation, while also promoting children’s active involvement and independence. The emergent academic skills of math, reading and writing are taught and stretched in systematic and contextual ways. In third-eighth grades, C&C’s program emphasizes depth of learning and research skills as children engage in historical studies of the diverse world. Specials classes in Art, Technology, Library, Music, Rhythms, Science, Woodshop, Orchestra, and Spanish complement the core study as children are able to integrate their scientific and artistic experiences with studies of history and culture. A hallmark of the School is the Jobs Program: each group of children has a job for the entire school community (post office, printing press, school store, for example). Through their jobs, children solidify their leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a powerful and practical context, as well as develop a deep sense of responsibility and resourcefulness. Students graduate from City and Country School as creative thinkers with a true excitement for learning and the ability to collaborate and problem solve in any situation— skills absolutely necessary for success in any field. C&C graduates develop an authentic sense of confidence and an unmistakable respect for others. Students are accepted to a wide range of high schools, and a very high percentage attend their school of choice.
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Ecole Internationale de New York (EINY) 111 E. 22nd St., NYC 10010 (646)410-2238 clydejavois@einy.org www.einy.org Ecole Internationale de New York (EINY) is a French-American international school that offers an academic, bilingual program in French and English. Mandarin starts in third grade and Spanish is taught in the middle school section. The school enrolls 200 students from nursery through seventh grade (ages 3-13). In September 2014, the school expands its preschool section and moves it to 206 Fifth Ave. (corner of East 26th Street). It also opens the new seventh-grade class in its international Middle School section. EINY is accredited by the French Ministry of Education for its primary grades. It combines the best of both French and American educational systems, offering students the rigorous, more classical instruction of French education and the more inquiry-based teaching of the American system. EINY is a family-sized school that enrolls American students who don’t speak French, French or French-American children, and students who speak a third or fourth language at home. The French teachers are certified by the French Ministry of Education and its American faculty members are certified by New York State. The after-school program FUNÊi offers a wide variety of extracurricular classes to explore the arts and practice a multitude of sports. The school opens its new Summer Camp in June/July 2015 for children aged 3-13. For information and to schedule a visit, contact Mrs. Mireille Desalm, coordinator of admissions, at info@einy.org.
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Family School Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza 323 E. 47th St., NYC 10017 Family School West 308 W. 46th St., NYC 10036 (212)688-5950 The Family School, established in 1975 and directed and founded by Lesley Nan Haberman, prides itself on its multicultural and diverse student population and staff. The faculty holds degrees in ECE, Special Education and are all Montessori certified. Total enrollment for both Schools is about 250 boys and girls. The Schools are affiliated with the American Montessori Society. In intimate, caring, eclectic environments, each child is encouraged to work independently at his or her own pace with concrete, self-correcting teaching materials. Carefully trained and experienced teachers stand back observing, intervening if necessary, ready at all times to facilitate, encourage, remediate where needed and, most especially, catch a child at that special moment when he is ready to make the next leap forward— to a new level of mastery and knowledge. The Family School West, for children 2.6 to 6 years of age, offers an Extended Day program, like the East Side. The Family School on the East Side, for children 18 months to 12 years of age, offers Toddler, Preprimary and Elementary programs; full summer day camp, extended day, and spring and holiday recess programs. The curriculum provides a thorough grounding in math and language skills, intense enrichment in music, art, chess, martial arts, yoga, drumming, cultural arts, instruments, foreign languages and physical education. Come visit the Family School family! HudsonWay Immersion School 175 Riverside Boulevard, NYC 10069 (212)787-8088 www.hwis.org HudsonWay Immersion School is a Preschool and Elementary School with an immersion dual-language program in Mandarin Chinese and English for students ages 2 to fifth grade. The dynamic school focuses on the develop-
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ment of the whole child and his/her relationship with the world. A student’s personal journey to bilingualism enriches all aspects of academic exploration, global consciousness, and creative expression. The first school of its kind in the greater New York area, HudsonWay uses a proprietary curriculum specifically designed for learning language through content. Its rigorous dual language program is brought to life by native-speaking Mandarin teachers teaching Chinese, and native-speaking English teachers teaching the American curriculum. The staff ignites students’ curiosity, joy, and innate sense of community. Classes are highly interactive and differentiated. An extensive list of programs includes full- and half-day preschool, kindergarten to grade 5 elementary school classes, after-school classes for children ages 2.5-10, and summer camp in Manhattan and China. The Summit, NJ campus offers the same programs in Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish. The IDEAL School & Academy 314 W. 91st St., NYC 10024 (212)769-1699 admissions@theidealschool.org theidealschool.org The IDEAL School & Academy is New York City’s only independent inclusion school. The school’s K-12 program seeks to create a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the school draws an extremely diverse group of families. IDEAL’s commitment to neurodiversity and inclusion education means that all students-- gifted and talented students, typically developing students, and students with learning differences-- receive an individualized school experience that holds them to high academic standards, while providing the challenge and support necessary for success. Founded in 2005, IDEAL has expanded each year since then, and launches its high school program in the fall of 2014. IDEAL Academy, which comprises the 6-12 grade division, offers the same individualized education as The IDEAL School, the K-5 division. IDEAL Academy is also
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY a candidate to become an International baccalaureate school. The IDEAL School & Academy accepts applications to all grades (as space allows). Kid’s Korner Preschool 247 W. 24th St., NYC 10011 (212)229-9340 kidskornernyc@gmail.com www.thekidskornerpreschool.com Chelsea’s best kept secret! Located in the heart of Chelsea, Kid’s Korner, a NAEYC accredited preschool/nursery school, occupies the first two floors of a cozy brownstone. Intimate and small classrooms are designed to provide a sense of warmth and acceptance for your child. Dedicated and highly qualified staff lead a wide range of stimulating, hands-on activities for each child. Kid’s Korner aims to meet your child’s social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs, as well as provide a sense of community and diversity within the school. Their secluded and private playground offers a peaceful existence away from the bustling and busy city. Children enjoy the comforting and relaxing atmosphere while socializing with their peers. The school accommodates children ages 2 and 3 as well as pre-kindergarten students ages 4 and 5. Kid’s Korner offers a variety of full and extended days as well as half day schedule arrangements designed to meet the needs of individual families. Kid’s Korner is celebrating 18 years of striving to offer the most nurturing and loving beginning to your child’s educational experience. Come explore Kid’s Korner on an informative tour to see what all your friends are whispering about!
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cated in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, Kinneret provides students from across the spectrum of Jewish practice with a cutting-edge education in a warm, nurturing environment. Serving students in nursery through eighth grade, Kinneret has a proven record of excellence in Judaic and secular studies. Most of the students graduating Kinneret are admitted into NYC’s prestigious specialized high schools. Kinneret offers a one-of-a-kind combination of varied educational opportunities synthesized with Jewish values, knowledge and love of Israel. Founded in 1947 by a visionary group of Zionist leaders including Golda Meir and Chaim Greenberg, it continues to instill its students with a profound understanding of their roles as Jewish-Americans and with first-hand knowledge of the importance of Israel for the Jewish People. Some highlights of the unique program include exemplary Ivrit b’Ivrit education provided by native Hebrew speakers, intercultural exchanges with other city schools, exciting day trips and prominent guest speakers, Hebrew and English education that conforms to best practices throughout the disciplines and surprisingly affordable tuition. To learn more about Kinneret Day School , please visit www.kinneretdayschool.org. To schedule an appointment, please call (718)548-0900.
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La Scuola d’Italia “Guglielmo Marconi” 12 E. 96th St., NYC 10128 (212)369-3290 secretary@lascuoladitalia.org www.lascuoladitalia.org Initially founded in 1977 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet the academic needs of Italians living in the New York City area, thanks to an ever increasing interest on the part of American families, La Scuola has grown into a unique bilingual educational institution, reflecting the best features of the Italian and American system. La Scuola is committed to providing a bicultural education to foster international understanding and openness in order to prepare students to become citi-
Founded in 1928, New York’s Rudolf Steiner School is North America’s rst Waldorf School.
LEARNING WITH OUR HANDS, HEART AND HEAD. Steiner students are inspired by an education that cultivates imagination through the foundations of humanities, science, math and arts. Engaging the hands, heart and head creates a love of learning and is the truest form of innovation. In the last ve years alone, China has opened more than 200 Waldorf Schools! Learn why Waldorf education is the fastest growing independent school movement worldwide. LOWER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - OCT. 1, OCT. 28 & NOV. 6 @ 7PM
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LycÊe Français de New York 505 E. 75th St., NYC 10021 (212) 439-3851 admissions@lfny.org www.lfny.org The LycÊe Français de New York blends the best of the American and French educational traditions. This pre-K to 12th grade independent school offers students the opportunity to prepare for the traditional French Baccalaureate, the international option of the French Baccalaureate, a special French-American Baccalaureate, and the American High School Diploma. Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the LFNY is a truly international school with more than 55 different nationalities represented among its body of 1,300 students. The LycÊe Francais de New York offers a rigorous education, following the curriculum of the French Ministry of Education with rich extracurricular activities, including music, art, drama, and athletics. It is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, as well as the New York State Association of Independent Schools. As such, the LFNY is able to offer students the full benefit of a traditional French education with the opportunities and possibilities available in the best American independent schools. Morningside Montessori School 251 W. 100th St., NYC 10025 (212)316-1555 info@morningsidemontessori.org www.morningsidemontessori.org Morningside Montessori School is a preschool for children ages 2-5 years offering a small, nurturing environment where children can explore their love of learning and take their first steps towards independence. Morningside blends traditional Montessori materials with nonMontessori elements of early childhood education such as blocks and fantasy play. Morningside teachers create a stimulating environment as they vary materials to suit students’ needs and interests. Morningside loves and welcomes families of all diversities. Visit the website to apply. Accepting applications for 2015-2016 school year on September 2.
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Riverside Church Weekday School 490 Riverside Drive, NYC 10027 (212)870-6743 pmutarelli@theriversidechurchny.org www.wdsnyc.org The Riverside Church Weekday School is a non-denominational, early childhood school serving children ages 2-5 in a nurturing setting committed to addressing the unique needs of young children. The school’s mission is aligned with the Riverside Church mission celebrating diversity and pledging itself to education, reflection and action for peace and justice. The school draws upon a variety of proven approaches to foster independence, individuality and creativity. Supported by a collaborative community of peers, parents and teachers, the children learn to make decisions, meet complex challenges and take responsibility for their actions. The school is committed to developing an awareness and respect for the natural world and its resources within the curriculum and through a full utilization of the wealth of resources available in New York City. Side by Side at Riverside is a weekly 90-minute introduction to the pre-school experience for toddlers and their grown-ups. The program is designed for children 16 months to 2-1/2 years old, and morning and afternoon classes available. your needs, your neighborhood
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY Rudolf Steiner School Lower School (2s-grade 6) 15 E. 79th St. (212)327-1457 Upper School (grades 7-12) 15 E. 78th St. (212)879-1101 lowerschooladmission@steiner.edu / upperschooladmissions@steiner.edu www.steiner.edu Rudolf Steiner students are inspired by an education that nurtures imagination through the foundations of humanities, science, math and arts. Innovative teaching methods, which are attuned to young people’s stages of physical, emotional, and mental development, strengthen and expand their individual capacities to help them develop clarity, balance, and ingenuity. Steiner students gain knowledge and insight by cultivating the imagination, discovering knowledge and learning how to learn. Engaging the hands, head and heart creates a love of learning, and produces well-rounded, confident students, who are prepared for the 21st century, whether it is in science, math, language arts, history, athletics and the fine and performing arts. Founded in 1928, New York’s Rudolf Steiner School is North America’s first Waldorf School. In the past five years, China has opened more than 200 Waldorf Schools, and today there are more than 1,000 Waldorf schools in 83 countries worldwide. Visit steiner.edu, and then tour the facilities to learn more about the Waldorf learning philosophy, and why it is the fastest growing education worldwide.
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Seton Day Care Center & Pre-School. Established in 1972 by the New York Foundling as a community service program, this warm, personalized environment allows children to thrive as they engage in a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences. Based on the Montessori approach, the program fosters individual expression through opportunities presented for creative exploration, problem-solving and a sense of community. Seton demonstrates quality child care by combining the comforting aspects of home life with a challenging learning program that is cultivated by a staff who is responsive to children’s emerging needs and interests. Rigorous standards for staffing, low staff-child ratios and a welcoming environment for parents are hallmarks of a program that serves to support children’s optimal growth and development. As an affiliate of The American Montessori Society and a member of ISAAGNY, Seton is used as a learning facility for students and intern Montessori teachers.
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St. Luke’s School 487 Hudson St., NYC 0014 (212)924-5960 www.stlukeschool.org Founded in 1945, St. Luke’s School offers a balanced and challenging curriculum to intellectually curious students. Located on a two-acre landmark block in the West Village, the school has spacious outdoor facilities and large, sunny classrooms. The academic program balances basic skills and critical thinking with collaborative learning and interdisciplinary study. The school is divided into a Lower School (Junior Kindergarten-grade 4) and an Upper School (grades 5-8). Arts and creative expression are an integral part of daily life. Science, foreign language, physical education and multimedia technology complement a core curriculum of reading, writing and mathematics. There is the goal that graduates become lifelong learners who are confident, competent and self-aware. St. Luke’s size promotes openness, accessibility, and
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A Progressive, Independent Early Childhood School for Children Ages 2—5 is Located on the Upper West Side at the Iconic Riverside Church. 4 A nurturing and caring environment 4 Bright, fully equipped, spacious classrooms with large, arching windows overlooking the Hudson River and the upper West Side 4 A diverse inclusive community committed to understanding, sharing and respect 4 Active parental involvement 4 A variety of school-year and summer programs 4 Multiple after-school enrichment activities 4 Family style lunches prepared on-site 4 84 year history
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and fewer days off throughout the year. The schools are committed to building and fostering a community of lifelong learners using proven Montessori methodology, which has been successful for the past 100 years. While focusing on helping children master language, math and sensorial experience at age-appropriate levels, the schools simultaneously nurture the development of conscious, caring and compassionate human beings. Twin Parks Schools are among Manhattan’s most spacious preschools. Twin Parks offers rich and varied environments— from individual activity tables to open floor areas promoting group interaction, from the quiet areas for independent interests to the abundance of the Schools’ glorious backyards: Riverside and Central Parks. Each of these environments invites exploration and, in total, fully meets the developmental needs of young children.
Twin Parks Montessori Schools Central Park Montessori School 1 West 91st St., NYC 10024 (212)595-2000 enroll@twinparks.org Winston Preparatory 419 Park Avenue South, 13th School Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447 Park West Montessori School 901 Route 10 East, Whippany NJ 07981 435 Central Park West, NYC 10025 (973)500-6480 ext. 634 (212)678-6072 tO: epiche@winstonprep.edu FAx # pwadmissions@twinparks.org 126 West 17th Street, NYC 10011 Riverside Montessori School (646)638-2705 ext. 634 202 Riverside Dr., NYC 10025 FrOm:mbramlett@winstonprep.edu iSSue DAte: (212)665-1600 57 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851 admissions@twinparks.org (203)229-0465 ext. 535 www.twinparks.org mheimbauer@winstonprep.edu Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. One School. Three campuses— Twin Parks Montessori Schools are www.winstonprep.edu accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Middle States Winston Prep, now with locations in NY, NJ, and CT, is a highly indiCommission on Elementary Schools, are members of NYSAIS, theSigNAture vidualized and responsive setting for high-potential middle and high OF APPrOvAl: Parents League and ISAAGNY, and are affiliate schools of Columbia school students with learning differences, such as language-based University. Twin Parks Montessori Schools provide nurturing, childlearning difficulties, nonverbal learning difficulties and attention deficentered settings for children ages 3 months-6 years. Each site offers cit problems. The Winston Prep program is designed to challenge each a 10 month program with the option of a Summer Camp and the Park student’s strengths while developing the essentials of reading, writing, West location offers a 12 month program which includes summer camp mathematics, organization and study skills. Each individualized educa-
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Mandarin Chinese • English Preschool to Grade 5 Our proven immersion methodology allows students to achieve academic excellence in two languages. After School Programs (Mandarin Chinese and NOW! Spanish) We make language learning enjoyable and effective (ages 2-12). Preschool | Day School (K-5) After School | Summer Camp
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY tional program is based upon a continuously modified understanding of each student’s dynamic learning profile that evolves as the student progresses and matures. Within the curriculum, skills are taught explicitly, including daily instruction in reading, writing, science, history and mathematics through grade 12. Small classes of 8-12 students help to create a comfortable learning environment and facilitate the individualization of course work. Students participate in a daily one-to-one instructional period called Focus, designed to serve as the diagnostic, instructional and mentoring centerpiece of their experience. Art, drama, gym and a variety of enrichment choices are offered within the school day and during the afterschool program. Interscholastic athletic programs are also available after school. At the high school level, students with appropriate levels of skill mastery may participate in college courses. Ninety percent of graduates in the last five years have been accepted to college.
oping the whole child. Children are also exposed to Spanish, music, and the arts through an innovative collaboration with artists-in-residence. This vibrant curriculum allows your child to learn through exciting topics, while engaging with their peers to learn with and from one another. World Class Learning Academy promises families that they guide learning so that each student reaches one’s personal best.
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Atlantic Acting School 76 9th Avenue, Suite 537, NYC 10011 (212)691-5919 actingschool@atlantictheater.org www.atlanticactingschool.org The Atlantic Acting School, which operates as a private conservatory and an undergraduate program in conjunction with New York UniversiAsphalt Green ty’s Tisch School of the Arts, allows emerging actors to hone their craft Upper East Side in a safe yet challenging environment. The Kids and Teens Program of555 E. 90th St. NYC 10128 fers a great introduction to storytelling, writing, acting and improvisa(212)369-8890 tion. The Atlantic philosophy of ensemble and commitment to creating Battery Park City your own work is deeply rooted in the creative acting experience for 212 North End Ave., NYC 10282 all age groups. Younger children create characters and stories through (212)298-2900 play and older children 419 Parkcreative Avenue South, 13thimprovisational Floor, New York,exercises NY 10016while • 212-213-8840 • Faxare212-447-77 www.asphaltgreen.org introduced to Practical Aesthetics, the acting technique developed my Asphalt Green is dedicated to the health and fitness of all New Yorkers. Atlantic founders David Mamet and William H. Macy. All classes culFrom swim to gym, Asphalt Green has something for everyone in your minate in a workshop performance at the FAX end of family. Its first class campuses on the Upper East Side and in Battery TO: # each semester. In addition to after-school and Saturday classes for ages 4-18, Atlantic offers Park City are home to Asphalt Green’s world class swim, sports and fita variety of summer camps including an audition-only summer day ness programs, as well as cooking, music, dance, theater, and art downFROM: camp for teens. New classes for Fall 2014 ISSUE DATE:Performers: Story include town. Children four-months and older can take swim classes and progand Song (ages 4-5) and Performance & Playwriting: Cabaret (ages 9ress from swimming basics in a warm-water moveable bottom teaching 12). Teens can also choose from multiple Young Actors classes includpool to becoming skilled and confident swimmers in the indoor lap pool. ing Monologues, Study & Technique, On-Camera On land, Asphalt Green offers some of NYC’s best sports classes with Please callScene or fax your comments and/orWorkshop OK. and Improv. For more information, please visit atlanticactingschool. expert instructors who follow the Positive Coaching Alliance method. org or connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! From toddlers to the competitive teams, players of all levels and abilities achieve their best in sports, including soccer, basketball, flag football, SIGNATURE OF APPROVAL: Ballet Academy East gymnastics, and more. Asphalt Green is also a great place for mom and 1651 3rd Ave., NYC 10128 dad to get fit and see results in the pool and fitness center and with adult (212)410-9140 sports leagues. With Family and Passport Memberships, parents receive info@baenyc.com benefits including preferred pricing and registration for kids and adult www.balletacademyeast.com classes as well as access to both campuses. Visit www.asphaltgreen.org Ballet Academy East, with more than 34 years of experience, offers and www.asphaltgreenbpc.org for more information. week. The A.C.T. Preschool is ideal for children ready for a fiveday per week schedule. Small classes and seasoned teachers assure high quality attention. Creative activities encourage pre-reading and early math skills, self-expression and an insightful, confident sense of self.
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training for 6-year-olds to teens. Pointe, Hip/Hop Jazz, Theatre Dance, and Tap are also offered. Classes for adults include Ballet Technique, Hip/Hop Jazz, Ballroom Dance, Argentine Tango, and Tap. The school in Great Neck is known for its full-length end of year productions including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and many more. The tradition continues in Manhattan providing students opportunities to dance alongside professionals in fully staged and costumed theatrical productions. Body features a class for non-dancers which Roberta has taught for 25 years in Manhattan and Great Neck: Ballet Body Fitness. Twenty-five minutes of stretches followed by a real ballet barre with training exercises developed over 350 years result in lengthened muscles, no bulk, no fat, with elegant carriage and posture, achieving the body of a ballet dancer without having to be one. Meet the faculty and see the brand new space at an open house on Saturday, September 13, 11am-5pm, or come visit anytime after September 15. For more information now call (646)852-6545 or e-mail us at balletandbody@ aol.com, visit www.balletandbody.com or find them on Facebook at Ballet&Body NYC.
Ballet & Body 325 E. 65th St. NYC 10065 (646)851-6545 www.balletandbody.com balletandbody@aol.com Ballet & Body, a new dance and fitness center, opens September 15 at 325 E. 65th St. It offers dance classes for children, teens, and adults and a special fitness class: Ballet Body Fitness. After 33 years of running a successful and professional school in Great Neck, NY, founder/ director Roberta Senn brings her experience, expertise, and an international faculty and staff of highly qualified professionals to a second location: Manhattan. Ballet classes range from 2-year-olds with Mommy or Caregiver, and Pre-Ballet for 3-5-year-olds to graded levels of ballet
Ballet Club 328 E. 61st St., Second Floor, NYC 10065 (212)204-6348 info@theballetclub.com www.theballetclub.com The Ballet Club is a unique program that offers professional training in a nurturing environment, as well as a foundation of life skills and intellectual stimulation. It includes the Children’s Creative Dance Club Division for ages 3-8, and the Performing Arts Pre-Professional Division for ages 7-18. It strives to provide the very best quality of ballet training, instilling in students a love of learning, and class size is limited to ensure individual attention. The Ballet Club has a holistic approach to training, in which students master ballet as a tool for their own creative
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Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex 23rd Street and Hudson River Park, NYC 10011 (212)336-6666 www.chelseapiers.com Chelsea Piers offers Manhattan’s best and most comprehensive sports programs for children ages 12 months-17 years. State-ofthe-art facilities, world-class coaches and a friendly staff combine to Avenue make South, Chelsea New York’s ultimate sports destination. 419 Park NewPiers York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 Weekend recreation, after-school instruction, leagues, camps and clinics are available in a wide variety of sports. The Field House TO: FAX # gymnastics center in NYC, at (212)336-6500 features the largest equipped with in-ground trampolines and foam pits, a children’s rock climbing wall, a toddler gym, dance studios, four batting cagFROM: ISSUE DATE: es, two basketball courts, two indoor artificial turf playing fields for soccer and more than 350 sports classes for all ages. The Field House is also home to CP Kids, a childcare and preschool program Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. for children ages 3 months-5 years. Sky Rink at (212)336-6100 features twin indoor, year-round ice skating rinks and classes in hockey and figure skating. The Golf Club at (212)336-6400 SIGNATURE ice OF APPROVAL: features 52 heated, weather-protected hitting stalls on four tiers, a 200-yard hitting fairway and putting greens. Youth programs and private instruction are available at the Golf Academy. Enroll
your child today! For more information on any of the Chelsea Piers youth sports programs, please visit www.chelseapiers.com. Collina Italiana 1556 3rd Ave. #603, NYC 10128 (212)427-7770 info@collinaitaliana.com www.collinaitaliana.com Immerse your family in the wonders of the Italian culture and language without leaving the city with Collina Italiana. Set in the Upper East Side, the Italian classes allow child and adult students to benefit from a comprehensive approach to learning in an ageappropriate and inviting atmosphere. Classes for children, which consist of three to eight students, include Girotondo, il Giardino dei Bambini, Create, Act & Draw and Italian Summer in the City. In Girotondo (circle), children ages 2-5 gather around to share learned words and expressions through playful, skill-building activities such as games, songs, dances and stories. Arts and crafts enhance the sessions, as do attending parents and caregivers who can help to continue the learning at home. Group and private classes for older children, along with tutoring services, are available weekdays and Saturdays. Il Giardino Dei Bambini is a drop-off playgroup for kids ages 2-5. Children may join in on the fun every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-noon on an as-needed basis. With direction mostly in Italian, children also stencil, print T-shirts, as well as make puppets or a theater set, depending on their ages. For Create, Act, Draw, an Italian theater workshop, children ages 3-5 and 7-11 write stories, act, select music, design costumes and sets, and work toward a final performance for parents while using the Italian vocabulary. For the summer, Collina Italiana offers “Italian Summer in the City 2014� , the program designed for kids who want to absorb the warm and lively culture of Italy. Have fun Italian style: Learn and practice
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY Italian, meet new friends, and enjoy a unique summer in the city (August 11 - August 29). For all the bellissimi details on Collina Italiana, including Italian language, culture, cuisine, wine classes for adults and summer camp (one-two or three weeks), call the Italian instructors today. Diller-Quaile School of Music 24 E. 95th St., NYC 10128 (212)369-1484 www.diller-quaile.org The Diller-Quaile School of Music was founded in 1920 by pianists Angela Diller and Elizabeth Quaile, who believed the capacity for understanding and creating music exists in everyone— and that a music school should provide a dynamic and well-rounded experience not just for select students, but for all. Today, Diller-Quaile is a thriving community music school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, comprised of Early Childhood (music and art classes for infants-sixyear-olds), Instrumental and Vocal, High School Certificate, Adult, Teacher Training, and Outreach Departments. The School’s faculty nurtures each student’s ability to play and sing with knowledge and expression, providing a foundation for a lifetime of involvement in music. Curricula emanate primarily from international folk music and classical music, and the School annually enrolls 1,100 students of all ages. Throughout the year, Diller-Quaile offers Rug Concerts for young children, master classes, student recitals and faculty performances. Additionally, the School provides music outreach programs to more than 1,000 children and adults from underserved communities throughout NYC. Applications are being accepted online for the 2014-2015 academic year which begins on September 15 and runs through May 22. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Pre-collegiate Arts Schools. Call (212)369-1484 or visit www.diller-quaile.org for an application.
HiArt! 227 W. 29th St., NYC 10001 (212)209-1552 www.hiartkids.com Now in its 17th arts-exploding year, this Best of New York arts program revs up for another fantastic Fall filled with art, art and more art-- thanks to some incredibly inspired programming that insists that art doesn’t have to be made small just because kids are! This award winning, Best Arts Program for Kids (Best of New York, New York Magazine 2000) offers a spectacular array of classes especially designed for the city’s arts-savviest kids. Whether your child opts for Manga with manga stars Hyeondo Park, Ashley Silva, Sakura Maku or Marlena Konglau; or builds ingenious creations with stellar sculptor, Mallory Breiner; or mixes media madly with bookmaking queen, Becky Brown; or paints till the cows come home with the stupendous JJ Manford or Maureen St. Vincent; or writes their own comic books with the brilliant, Maggie Siegel-Berele; or plunges into the world of Opera ‘N Art with HiArt! founder and art diva extraordinaire, Cyndie Bellen-Berthézène; kids and parents are guaranteed to have the artiest, most inspiring art-making days of their lives. New friends, new experiences, lots of learning and tons of fun await. Offerings are available to ages 18 months-16 years. Be artily here or be square!
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY foundation for gymnastics, but also all sports. In Jodi’s nurturing enviconfidence and self-esteem, relaxation and self-control, a feeling ronment, kids enjoy moving, love to exercise and develop confidence. of well-being and respect for others, and love for one’s self, inside The spacious facility features two brightly colored, 5,000-square-foot and out. In a fun environment, children play yoga by imitating aniloft spaces filled with all the gymnastics equipment imaginable inmals and nature, and by using creative expression, games, music, cluding bars, beams, trampolines, slides, tunnels, bounce house and art and storytelling. Fun, inspirational and playful classes encourage so much more. You will not find a more experienced, fun or attentive a child’s natural thirst for knowledge with engaging songs, games, staff anywhere. Mommy and Me classes for children 6 months-3 years self-expression and stories that exercise social, sensory and motor include Teeny Tumblers (music/movement), Mighty Muscle Movers skills while increasing flexibility. Children will strengthen their (gym), Rockin Rollers (gym/music combination) and the new Jump- 419bodies as they learn focus through breathing•and Park Avenue South, Newhow York,toNY 10016 • 212-213-8840 Fax relaxation 212-447-7734 start Jodi’s (a preschool alternative). Preschool offerings for 3-5 year techniques. Kids sing, draw and play yoga in energy-releasing and olds include Tumbling Tots (one-hour gym/motor skill development) age-appropriate classes. And check out Karma Kids Yoga’s new CD FAx Yoga! # and Creative Cartwheeling Kids (two-hour combination of gym, to: art of yoga music for children, Come Play Classes offered are: and music). For k-8th grade, classes available include Funtastic GymPrenatal Yoga, Mom & Baby, Toddler (Parent & Child), Kids, Teens, nastics, Accelerated and Advanced Gymnastics, Totally Tumbling and GLOGA Yoga, CircusYoga, Family Yoga and Free StoryTime Yoga. From: Private classes are also available. Special iSSue events DAte: and yoga birthday Motion Evolution (fitness/ nutrition wellness). This fall, Jodi’s Gym is proud to welcome new partner classes: Creation Station (dance), parties and Teacher Training, too! Call the number above or visit Songs for Seeds (music) and Mad Science. Can’t get to Jodi’s? Have online at www.karmakidsyoga.com. Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. Jodi’s To Go come to your school, camp, daycare or building! There are great perks for members, Jodi’s Gymwear and, of course, the best Kids at Art birthdays ever! To join the fun, friends and fitness call, go to www. 1412 Ave., NYC 10021 SigNAture oFSecond APProvAl: jodisgym.com. “Like” Jodi’s Gym on Facebook for special promo(212)410-9780 tions, pictures and information. wendy@kidsatartnyc.com www.kidsatartnyc.com Karma Kids Yoga Come see us in our new home! Now in its twelfth year, Kids at 104 W. 14th St., NYC 10011 Art focuses on the basics of visual arts, with age-appropriate proj& Various Other Locations in NYC ects for each group from 2 to 11 years of age— painting, drawing, (646)638-1444 sculpture, mosaics and much more. Classes are limited in size so downdog@karmakidsyoga.com that each child receives individual attention. Kids at Art Birthday www.karmakidsyoga.com Parties are also available and are known to be the most fun and At Karma Kids Yoga, children practice fun-filled yoga poses and creative in format. At Kids at Art the process is just as important as breathing exercises to promote physical strength and flexibility, conthe finished project. Kids at Art is also available for private art class centration, focus and attention, inner strength and body awareness, for five to ten children, one time or once a week! Summer Camp
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY and Holiday Workshops are also available. During these periods the class focuses on more involved projects, such as mask-making, puppet-making, paper-mache, clay and plaster. Please see Web site for schedules and more information. Kids MusicRound at Our Small World Connect Locations on the East Side and West Side (347)604-6004 www.kidsmusicround-swc.com kmr@oursmallworldconnect.com Since 1999, Kids MusicRound has been offering its award-winning and super-enriching music and movement program to newborns to kindergarteners. Well-structured music play spawns lifelong thinking skills. And that’s why Kids MusicRound stresses basic musical competency. This first-class approach follows whole brain standards of learning. Their melodies and lyrics are rooted in established theories of music education, and by centering on the nuts and bolts of music– such as singing in tune, learning to hear rhythm, keeping a beat, dancing, swaying, fingering instruments, and imitating voices– Kids MusicRounds students build synaptic connections, motor coordination, abstract reasoning skills, and social abilities. Watch your child blossom under the tutelage of Kids MusicRound’s classically trained teachers. First a student observes, and then he mimics. Next he rehearses, and then he invents. Finally, he practices and ultimately he achieves. Early music study spawns so much more than musical talents. It builds confidence and a lifetime’s worth of sharp thinking. Be sure to visit www.kidsmusicround-swc.com to explore this wonderful program for your child. Then call (347)604-6004 to schedule a free demo class, get details, and enroll by phone. Kids MusicRound to maximize your child’s early potential.
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The Language Workshop for Children Manhattan, Upper Eastside and Westside (212)396-0830 info@thibauttechnique.com www.languageworkshopforchildren.com CNN called Director François Thibaut “one of a very few experts in teaching languages to small children.â€? Since 1973, his famous Thibaut Technique classes, camps and preschools have introduced French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Italian to children ages 6 months to 9 years by capturing the critical years when they possess their strongest capacity to absorb language and imitate native pronunciation. During each session, children receive a brandnew, glossy, full-color workbook/CD, which is jam packed with original language-rich songs (and ages 3 and older get an LWFC storybook, too). Best of all, LWFC instructors are native speakers. LWFC materials won six major children’s educational media awards. Parents magazine named the LWFC one of “6 Classes Worth the $.â€?
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY bit of whimsy and wackiness from the Gogh Art creativity crew, art explorers think outside of the box, making connections with the colorful world around them. Visit the website to learn more about art classes, workshops, Family ArtFests, summer programs, and vacation/holiday programs. Don’t forget about birthday parties. The Gogh Art creativity crew travels to your party location bringing party hosts, glitter tattoo artists, and more. Tailor each party to your birthday child’s interests.
innovative thinker, problem solver, effective communicator, creative entrepreneur, a leader of the future, and a sharing and caring individual with an emotionally balanced and healthy mind. It is not an arts and crafts establishment. It is an artists studio for budding young artists. Learn more about the specific offerings on the Little PIcasso NYC’s website.
New York Sports Clubs 63rd St. & West End Ave., NYC Little Picasso NYC 91st St. & 3rd Ave., NYC 313 E. 61st St., NYC 10065 Morris Park, 1601 Bronxdale Ave., Bronx, NY 10462 (646)559-1588 www.mysportsclubs.com/kids www.littlepicassonyc.com New York Sports Club...they activate kids. Their year-round fitness Little Picasso NYC is a children’s art studio. It is a place where and recreational programs will have your kid energized, active and can have fun, get create, experiment with engaged. They offer everything from summer camps and parties, to 419 Park children Avenue South, 13th Floor, Newmessy, York, NY 10016and • 212-213-8840 • Faxstu212-447-7734 dio and visual arts. The youngest group of children being 2-yearsformal athletic training and sports leagues. Best of all, you don’t have old and older, as there are no limits in age, are taught to think to be a gym member for your kids to enroll. The Swim Academy at outside the box and venture into theirFAx own# magical world of pure NYSC is designed to waterproof kids. Experienced instructors work tO: imagination while exposed to studio skills at their age appropriwith students one-on-one or in groups to ensure that they receive the ate level. The educators believe that traditional art methods imnecessary training to become safe and confident swimmers. Safety comes first, with fun a close second. All skill levels are welcome. FrOm: plemented for children, including coloring iSSue books DAte: and adult-manufactured stencils, simply stifle children’s artistic development. At NYSC Birthday Bashes throw a high-energy bash without breaking a Little Picasso’s classes and programs, young artists use colors, sweat. Each all-inclusive party package provides it all - from invitaphotos, shapes, dough, texture, animals, cut-and-paste, sculpting, tions to cake, to decorations and everything in between. The only thing Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. drawing, sketching, and much more to discover their inner Picasso. you need to do is show up and have a blast! They offer three differThrough multimedia expression, your child is encouraged to be an ent options that let you choose a party theme and a featured activity. Whether your children are big swimmers, sports fans or enjoy groovin’ SigNAture OF APPrOvAl: to the latest tunes, they have a party that’s right for you! Sports Clubs for Kids offers action-packed camps and programs that foster athletic skills, teamwork and healthy habits. Through sports, games and activities they create a safe, caring, noncompetitive environment that is ideal for learning and making friends.
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY Physique Swim School Leman Manhattan Prep (Lower School) 41 Broad St., NYC 333 E 66th St. St. Bartholomew’s Church 109 E. 50th St., NYC Hunter College North Building - 695 Park Ave., NYC Mercedes Club 550 W. 54th St., NYC Dunlevy Milbank Center 14-32 W. 118th St., NYC (212)725-0939 info@physiqueswimming.com www.physiqueswimming.com Physique Swimming provides the perfect opportunity to learn and master the art of swimming. With step-by-step instructions and a focus on safety, students gain confidence in the water and develop efficient technique in all four strokes. Classes are available for all ages and skill levels, from beginners who’ve never been in the pool, to experienced swimmers seeking an edge for their for swim teams. Physique Swim has a range of classes for adults as well, for those who’ve just never had the opportunity to learn and those training for triathlons. They even offer a parent and child class, Me and My Shadow, for young children ages 4 months to 3 years. With locations all over New York and New Jersey and a flexible schedule that puts you first, this opportunity cannot be missed.At Physique’s Summer Day Camp in Battery Park, campers enjoy instructional swims daily with organized pool activities. Outside the pool, campers engage body and mind by playing soccer, making arts and crafts, learning to cook, and even performing science experiments. Discover NYC’s best-kept secret swim school and camp in NYC. Find them on the web, www.physiqueswimming.
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Back-to-School Bookmark Make a literary lion for your pages.
Start the year with a super fun craft that will make your child’s reading routine even more exciting. This is a great D.I.Y. project to try with your family. Adult supervision is required.
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To create the foundation for the lion’s face, again use the medium paintbrush to cover the 1-inch cardboard circle with the light yellow paint.
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September 6 Labor Day Parade, Fifth Avenue between 44th and 64th Streets, www.nycclc.org/event/nyc-labor-day-parade-sep-06-2014. For more than a century, NYC has been holding a parade to celebrate Labor Day. Continue the tradition on this day with your friends and family. 10am.
ing tales from the shared folk traditions of Jews and Arabs, including the writings of Sufi mystics, along with fables and folklore of the region. Chairs are provided, but audiences may also bring blankets for closer seating in front of the chairs. Recommended for audience members 8 years and older. 7:30pm each day. September 6 and 7: Back-to-School Festival, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St., (212)721-1223, www. cmom.org. Summer is slipping away and school will be back in session soon. Before they have to board the bus, help your little pupils get their ducks in a row with a little fun thrown in at this two-day fest. Crafts, workshops, talks, and fun are on the program to prep your student for the classrooms. 10am both days. Through September 7: The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter, New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, www.nypl.org. The main branch of the NYPL is playing host to an exhibit that celebrates the rich history of children’s literature. View more than 200 items from the NYPL collection, from medieval European manuscripts and Hans Christian Andersen works to original drawings for The 19-20 WizardSeptember of Oz, a collage paper sample by Eric Carle and banned children’s books from around the world. 10am each day. Activate 2K14 Conference, Times Center, 242Real W. 41st St.,Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, BatSeptember 7: The World, www.activatingamerica.com. Moms tery Park City Parks Conservancy, 75 Battery Place, (212)267-9700, and female invited to www.bpcpc.org. Thecaregivers Real Worldare takes a fascinating look at playfulmeet and celebrate women leaders ly political sculptural installation The Real World by Tom Otterness, mom influencers at this presentsand a bustling miniature society castweekin bronze. 2pm. end event. Discuss major ideas and topics through workshops, seminars, and tours with like-minded women. All day. September 8: The Copernicus Complex with Caleb Scharf, American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, (212)769-5100, www.amnh.org. Though the concept of “the universe” suggests the containment of everything, the latest ideas in cosmology hint that the universe may be just one of a multitude of others— a single slice of an infinity of parallel reSeptember 27 alities. Renowned astrophysicist and author Caleb Scharf takes us on aNational cosmic adventure like no other, from tiny microbes unHispanic Heritage der theMonth, Earth’sScholastic surface to distant exoplanets and beyond, assertStore, 557 ing thatBroadway, the age-old Copernican principle is in need of updating. (212)3434-6166, Appropriate for tweens and older. www.scholastic.com. Head 7:30pm. to the store for a fiesta with September 10: Whatand Counts in the College Admissions Proboth bilingual Spanish cess: Getting In and Getting the Most Out of College, The Yale stories, as well as screenings Club of New York City, 50 Vanderbilt Ave., (877)OFC-INTL, of episodes from the iconic www.optionsforcollege.com/yaleclub2014/. After successful Mexican TV series El Chavo. talks at MIT, Wesleyan, Columbia, and other prestigious uniThen take photos with El Chavo in the store. Appropriate versities, learn what is needed and expected of your child for kids agesas 3 and 11am-2pm. collegefor admission, wellolder. as how your child can not only sur-
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September 11-21 88th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, Mulberry Street from Canal Street to Houston, Grand and Hester Streets from Mott Street to Baxter Street, www.sangennaro.org. Head to Little Italy to enjoy food, games, entertainment, and a slice of Italian culture. Various events take place throughout the 11-day festival.
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September 11-14: Dances Patrelle presents Romeo & Juliet, The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave., (212)772-4448, www.dancespatrelle.org. In celebration of 44 I parentguide News I September 2014
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Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, this evening-length revival of Romeo & Juliet features Francis Patrelle’s choreography, based on Shakespeare’s play and Prokofiev’s score. 7pm. September 13: Book Reading Event: The Blue Goblin by Donna Pisella, City Treehouse, 129A W. 20th St., Ground Floor, www. citytreehouse.com. Donna Pisella is a new author of a vibrantly illustrated children’s book that promotes healthy eating through the Blue Goblin character, and encourages young readers to try new foods such as delicious green vegetables. Appropriate for young elementary students and younger. 10:30am. September 14: Bagels and Blox, The Modern Family Center at Spence-Chapin, 410 E. 92nd St., (646)539-2167, www. modernfamilycenter.org. Families with kids age 5 and younger are invited to join this event, where food, child care, and fun are all provided. Connect with other parents while your kids play! To register, call (646)539-2167 or e-mail info@ modernfamilycenter.org. 10:30am-12:30pm.
September 15-21 September 15: Grand Opening, Ballet & Body, 325 E. 65th St., (646)851-6545, www.balletandbody.com, balletandbody@aol. com. Stop by to the new dance facility opening in NYC. The company is expanding from their well-established location in Great Neck, Long Island.
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September 11-21 88th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, Mulberry Street from Canal Street to Houston, Grand and Hester Streets from Mott Street to Baxter Street, www.sangennaro.org. Head to Little Italy to enjoy food, games, entertainment, and a slice of Italian culture. Various events take place throughout the 11-day festival. September 19: Salif Keita, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., (212)570-3949, www.metmuseum.org. Salif Keita, longtime ambassador of Malian music, performs a rare acoustic set featuring a small ensemble of master Malian musicians performing on traditional instruments. Tickets to this event include museum admission. Appropriate for tweens to adults. 7pm. September 20: Do We Want the World– of Sound, Sight, Taste, and More– to Add to Us?, Aesthetic Realism Foundation, 141 Greene September 14 St., (212)777-4490, www.aestheticrealism.org. Flutist Barbara Allen 92y Streetfest ‘14,Murphy Lexington Avenuetobetween 79ththe and and educator Robert demonstrate children 5-12, thrillStreets, (212)415-5500, This fun event ing94th meaning, purpose, and beautywww.92y.org. of the senses. 11am-12:15pm. offers free dance and fitness classes, health screenings, performances, and a wide range of family-friendly activities. Noon-5pm.
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Calendarof Events September 20-27: Morningside Lights, Miller Theatre (at Columbia University), 2960 Broadway, www.morningside-lights. com. The third annual event organized by Columbia University’s Miller Theatre delivers a week’s worth of all-ages creative workshops in which families can design and craft their own lanterns, then showcase their work in a twilight procession through Morningside Park on September 27, 8pm. This year’s theme, “Odysseus on the A Train” calls for vibrant lanterns inspired by Homer’s epic tale. Appropriate for families with children ages 8 and older. Event times vary. September 21: Lantern Floating for Peace, Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center, W. 65th St. at Columbus Ave., www.bealightforpeace.org. Kids of all backgrounds can take part in a modern Shinnyo-en Buddhist lantern ceremony by building, decorating and floating their own creations on Lincoln Center’s Paul Milstein Reflecting Pool. While similar ceremonies are held annually in places like Japan and Hawaii, it’s only the second annual event for NYC, where the theme “Be a Light for Peace” honors peacemakers on the United Nation’s International Day of Peace. Appropriate for ages 5 and older. 1pm.
September 22-31 September 25: Secular Rosh Hashanah Service with Children’s Program, Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St., (212)213-1002, www. citycongregation.org. The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism hosts a cultural Jewish service with concurrent chilSeptember 11-21 dren’s program. Tickets are available online. 10:30am. 88th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, Mulberry Street from Opening September 26: The Old Man and The Old Moon, Canal StreetTheater, to Houston, and Hester Streets fromwww. New Victory 209 Grand W. 42nd St., (646)223-3010, Mott Street to Baxter Street, newvictory.org. A harmonious band of college buddies turned www.sangennaro.org. actor-musicians, presentHead the whimsical fable of an old man to Little Italy to enjoy tasked with restoring liquid light to the old, leaky moon— told food, games, through upbeat,entertainindie-folk tunes, puppetry and shadowplay. ment, and a slice of Italian The imaginative troupe of eight brings storytelling to another culture. Various events level, imparting bits of wisdom to young audiences as they take place follow along throughout on the man’sthe journey to the End of the World in 11-day search of festival. his missing wife. Appropriate for ages 7 and older. Through October 13. Times vary. September 27: Strut Your Mutt NY, Hudson River Park at Pier 84, West 44th Street, www.nycgovparks.org. Now in its fifth year, Best Friends Animal Society’s community dog-walk is back. Flaunt your furry friends along this 1.8-mile stroll, the proceeds of which
September 14 92y Streetfest ‘14, Lexington Avenue between 79th and 94th Streets, (212)415-5500, www.92y.org. This fun event offers free dance and fitness classes, health screenings, performances, and a wide range of family-friendly activities. Noon-5pm.
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will benefit local animal-rescue shelters and the Best Friends Animal Society. After the walk, there will be a festival with dog treats September 6 massages and yoga for your pet, in addition to and amenities like human-oriented refreshments. All ages welcome. 2pm. Labor Day Parade, Fifth Avenue between 44th and 64th Streets, www.nycclc.org/event/nyc-labor-day-parade-sep-06-2014. September 28: Baby Loves Disco: Fall Into Disco, Le PoisForson more than a158 century, NYC St., has been holding a parade to BooRouge, Bleecker www.lepoissonrouge.com. celebrate Labor Day. Continue the tradition with dance gie alongside diaper-clad munchkins on at this theday popular your friends and family. 10am. party for tykes. A DJ spins family-friendly tracks from the ’70s and ’80s, while you teach your little ones moves from the era. Face painting, temporary tattoos, crafting, snacks, and more round out the afternoon. Appropriate for families with children ages 6 months to 7 years. Noon-3pm.
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September 28: Apples and Honey in the Big Apple with the Mama Doni Band, Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Place, (646)437-4202, www. mjhnyc.org. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a reggae-rock performance by the Mama Doni Band beginning at 2pm. Also on the program 11-21 are holiday-themed crafts, and family-friendly September tours of the museum’s galleries. Appropriate for all ages. 1pm. 88th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, Mulberry Street from September AutumnGrand Skiesand Telescope Party, American MuCanal Street to30: Houston, Hester Streets from seum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, (212)769-5100, Mott Street to Baxter Street, www.amnh.org. Explore www.sangennaro.org. Headautumn skies, visit the Andromeda andto a double toGalaxy, Little Italy enjoy open cluster in the constellation of Perseus,games, and finish in the Dome with a sneak peek of the upcoming food, entertainlunar and solar ment, and a slice eclipses. of ItalianParticipants are encouraged to bring binoculars. A limited culture. Various eventsnumber of binoculars will be available to useplace at the throughout event. Weather take thepermitting. 6:30pm. 11-day festival.
September 19-20 Activate 2K14 Conference, Times Center, 242 W. 41st St., www.activatingamerica.com. Moms and female caregivers are invited to meet and celebrate women leaders and mom influencers at this weekend event. Discuss major ideas and topics through workshops, seminars, and tours with like-minded women. All day.
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National Hispanic Heritage Every Day in September: Spiders Alive, American Museum of Month, Scholastic Store, 557 Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street, (212)769Broadway, (212)3434-6166, 5100, www.amnh.org. Back for a second engagement, take a www.scholastic.com. Head comprehensive look at the fascinating and complex world of to the store a fiesta with arachnids. Thefor exhibition features approximately 20 species of both bilingual and Spanish live arachnids (including 16 spider species, two scorpion spestories, as well as screenings cies, a vinegaroon, and African whip spiders) and highlights of episodes from the iconic Mexican TV series El Chavo. Then take photos with El Chavo in the store. Appropriate for kids ages 3 and older. 11am-2pm. ©BMP
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Through September 13: Mulan the Musical, The Ellen Stewart Theatre at La Mama, 66 E. 4th St., (212)279-4200, www. ticketcentral.com. China’s world-renowned female percussion group, The Red Poppy Ladies, perform the inspiring journey for the entire family of Mulan. Enjoy the 1,600-year-old Chinese folktale of a young girl’s bravery. Times vary. Through September 14: Compounding Visions, Museum of September 14 Mathematics (MoMath), 11 E. 26th St., www.momath.org. This exhibit, featuring the artwork of Ryan and Trevor 92y Streetfest ‘14, Lexington Avenue between 79thOakes, and combines art and math in perceptual drawings, mathematical 94th Streets, (212)415-5500, www.92y.org. This fun event sculpturesfree constructed with pipe cleaners and algorithmic watercolor offers dance and fitness classes, health screenings, paintings. Appropriate for ages 6 and older. 10am each performances, and a wide range of family-friendly activi-day. ties. Noon-5pm. Weekends Through September 28: NYC and the Civil War, Governors Island, Hosted by the New-YorkHistorical Society,
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Calendarof Events this intriguing animal group’s anatomy, behavior, and unique characteristics. Through November 2. During museum hours. Every Day in September: Jazzed! The Changing Beat of 125th Street, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, The Tisch Building, 212 W. 83rd St., (212)721-1223, www.cmom.org. Jazz played a key role during the Harlem Renaissance and that influence continues today. This exhibit, in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, celebrates that history through the stories of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Billie Holliday and Mary Lou Williams, among others. Through December 31. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in September: Village East Cinema, Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave., www. villageeastcinema.com. GKids Animated World presents films from around the world for kids of all ages. Through September 5. 10am on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 3:30pm on Thursdays. Sundays in September: Macy’s Sunday Story Time, NewYork Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, (212)873-3400, www.nyhistory.org. Recommended for ages 3–7, this program presents children and their families with delightful stories every weekend! Support for the Macy’s Sunday Story Hour provided by the Macy’s Foundation. 11:30am. Mondays in September: Toddler Time, Jefferson Market Library, 425 6th Ave. at 10th Street, (212)243-4334, www.nypl.org/locations/jefferson-market. Families with young toddlers are invited to just show up for this fun time for babes and parents alike. 11am. Mondays and Wednesdays in September: Drop-In Music Class, The Y, 344 E. 14th Street at 1st Avenue, www.14streety. org. Come enjoy the music offerings of the Y. 3pm. Tuesdays in September: Baby Laptime, Schwartzman Building, 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, www.nypl.org/locations/ schwarzman, Babies from birth to 12 months old and their caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Space is limited, and tickets are given out on a first come, first served basis. 10:15am. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in September: Scholastic Story Time, Scholastic SoHo Store, 557 Broadway, (212)343-6166, www.scholastic.com/sohostore/. Drop in for a wonderful time when stories are brought to life! 11am. Tuesdays in September: Giggle Storytime, Giggle, 120 Wooster St., (212)334-5817, www.giggle.com. Come enjoy an afternoon of interactive storytelling— a fun way to develop your child’s imagination and foster a love of reading! 4pm. 48 I parentguide News I September 2014
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Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in September: Dionne Movement Class, Chelsea Studios/TheatreworksUSA, 151 W. September 11-21 26th St., 6th floor, www.dionnekamaradance.com. Find a class to get your tiny walker or crawler into the groove. Various 88th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, Mulberry Street from times.
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