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Preschool Play & Art with the Battery Park City Authority

February 14, 2019 by Denise Courter

 

Preschool Play & Art with the Battery Park City Authority

 

Looking for a fun, indoor class for little one’s? We love the programs offered in Battery Park City with the BPCA. Kids are encouraged to use their imaginations through child-directed free play. Participants will have a chance to join in on story time, dress-up,  play blocks and more. They will also have a chance to engage in art projects with your walking toddler that include painting, sculpting clay and more! Free trial class is available (just ask). 

Date(s): Thursday’s through April 4th

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: 6 River Terrace

Cost: $195 for 13 sessions (rate will be pro-rated for the remainder of the sessions)

FiDi Families Insiders: Registration is required, but call the office or send email to process registration! Call 212-267-9700 or email registration@bpca.nygov

For more information, please visit their website HERE
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WeGrow Enrolling Students Ages 2-12

January 9, 2019 by Denise Courter

 

 WeGrow Enrolling Students Ages 2-12

 

WeGrow, the conscious entrepreneurial school by WeWork, is now enrolling students ages 2 to 12 years-old for the 2019-2020 school year at its Chelsea campus. Through a curriculum that focuses equally on developing a child’s healthy mind, body, and soul, WeGrow is committed to cultivating global, happy citizens who know who they are, understand their gifts, and approach life with wonder, joy, humility, and a profound desire to share.

Students spend time each morning in a Montessori-based Grow Cycle engaging in a process of self-construction through independent and collaborative interactions with materials, exploring subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts. The schedule continues with Creative Expressions, as students engage in two daily classes, which alternate between Music, Drama, Dance, Martial Arts, and Fine Arts. Live music is also interspersed throughout the schedule, as well as a one-to-one mentorship program and Technology & Makers curriculum.

WeGrow also presents students with the opportunity to choose from several immersive cultural and language tracks. For the 2019-2020 school year, WeGrow is excited to offer a Judaics track that will incorporate Jewish studies, follow the Jewish Calendar, and provide intensive modern Hebrew language immersion (students in this track may also choose to become proficient in Mandarin). WeGrow’s methodology teaches universal life principles and a spiritual approach to Judaism.

For students participating in the English and Mandarin tracks, students gain written and verbal fluency in Mandarin. We also incorporate the study of Eastern Wisdom Traditions including Yoga, Ayurveda, and Secular Ethics based in Tibetan Buddhism and Taoism.

Each track will be one neighborhood in a WeGrow village that embodies many beautiful languages and cultures.  Within these traditions, we support our students’ journeys to connect deeply to their roots and use the wisdom and spirituality from their ancestors to best serve the larger We. We welcome children and families from all backgrounds to enroll in the track of their preference.

WeGrow plans to extend through high school, as well as expand to a global network of campuses. To learn more and apply today, visit www.WeGrow.com.

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A Nutcracker Themed Dance and Craft at The Craft Studio

December 14, 2018 by Teresa Nhat Wang

 

A Nutcracker Themed Dance and Craft at The Craft Studio

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to treat your 2-4 year old to a Nutcracker themed dance lesson and crafting party! Celebrate the holidays at The Craft Studio with Manhattan Dance Lab, in Tribeca. 

Date: Wednesday, December 19th

Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Age(s): 2 – 4 year olds

Cost: $30/child and $20/siblings

Location: 174 Duane Street (The Craft Studio)

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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French Storytime at the Battery Park City Library

November 16, 2018 by Teresa Nhat Wang

 
French Storytime at the Battery Park City Library
 
 
FiDi Families are invited to join us for the last bilingual storytime (French and English) for the month: filled with songs, stories and play! 
 

Joins toi à nous pour une heure du conte bilingue (français et anglais) remplie de comptines, histoires et jeux! Pour enfants âgés entre 0 et 6 ans, accompagnés par un adulte. 

FiDi Families Insiders: There will be toys afterward for playtime with attendees and the Librarian

Date: Friday, November 16th

Time: 3:00pm

Location: 175 North End Avenue – Battery Park City Library 

Fee: Free

Age(s): Infants — 6 years old

For more information visit their website HERE

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Pillowland, Based on Laurie Berkner’s Hit Song, is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!

November 10, 2018 by Teresa Nhat Wang

 

Pillowland by Laurie Berkner is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!

 

Pillowland is an interactive play about a boy named Stanley that cannot fall asleep. He and his friends go on an adventure to find out how to sleep, and you can tag along for the ride! Stanley always has trouble falling asleep – even counting sheep doesn’t help! When he receives an invitation to visit the Kingdom of Pillowland, he sets off on an exciting adventure with his friends Finn, Quinn and audience members are invited along for the ride! 

This show is perfect for the entire family, including the first time theater goer as we even brought our 3-month-old and did not feel out of place. My 5 & 3-year-olds are veteran theatre goers, but they especially loved this novel experience of an interactive performance. Kids and adults were all laughing hysterically and embracing the fun. All of the kids were encouraged to participate and laugh throughout the show. Veteran or newbie, your kids do not want to miss this amazing show! And, as huge fans of Laurie Berkner, we loved getting to see her song “Pillowland” come to life. 

Pillowland by Laurie Berkner is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!
Photo: Carol Rosegg

This would make a great birthday surprise to friends or holiday gift with grandparents. We are even taking our nieces and nephews visiting from out of town that are too young for Broadway shows but want to experience the theater in NYC!

FiDi Families Insiders: Feel free to come to the show in your PJ onsies! Perfect for rolling out of bed and straight to the theater on Sunday Mornings. Stay after the show for a chance to meet the cast. 

Date(s): Sunday’s, through April 14, 2019

Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am or 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Location: 20 Thomas Street (between Broadway & Church Streets) at The Flea Theater

Cost: $27 per person (infants are free)

Age(s): Best for ages 2 – 5 years old

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE

 
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