Things to Do in Lower Manhattan
Things to do in Lower Manhattan
Mandarin Seeds is hosting a short online info session to the parents who are looking for Mandarin exposure for their children over the summer. We have our virtual summer programs available for children between infant – 10 years old.
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Online Zoom Room
Ages: Parents of kids up to 10 years old
Fee: Free
For more information, please visit their website HERE.
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.
Battery Park Library offers a variety of multi-cultural programs, throughout the year. Their new language program is presented by The Culture Tree and is focused on the Hindi/Urdu language.
According to the organization’s mission statement, their goal is to develop a love for the Hindi/Urdu language and South Asian culture in every child that attends their classes. They teach their students by using a multi-sensorial approach, in which the students will experience and learn the language through stories, music, songs, art, movement, meditation.
Date: Wednesday, January 31st
Time: 4:00pm
Location: 175 North End Avenue at the Battery Park City Library
Age(s): 3 to 5 years old with parent/caregiver
Cost: Free.
FiDi Families Insiders: Space is limited to 12 children only.
For more information visit their website HERE!
Mandarin Summer Camp With Language Beans! Language Beans Mandarin Summer Camp is now open for registration! For the summer program, children will get the chance to make their own costumes and play a role in a musical or play all while having fun learning Mandarin. Each summer session has been carefully deigned to cultivate creativity and your child’s artistic mind. The camp is also structured to ensure small group size to maximize individual attention and maintain an intimate environment conducive to learning and fun.
There will also be live performances and art demonstrations from professional stage artists as well as inspirational themes, mixed media art exploration, ukulele sessions and more! [Read more…] about Mandarin Summer Camp With Language Beans! (Save the Date)
FREE Mandarin Class! Mandarin Seeds is hosting a free Mandarin class for Moms and their children at the Pine Street School! This free class is offered to the downtown community, and we’re inviting you to join us with your infant – 3 year-olds. Our teachers use 100% Mandarin to introduce Mandarin Seeds’ favorite songs and stories. Background in Mandarin is not required. We require caretakers to accompany the children while the class is in session.
Date: Thursday, January 22nd [Read more…] about FREE Mandarin Seeds Class!