this weekend… city and suburbs
AUTO SHOWS: BIG AND SMALL This weekend is the opening weekend of the BIG Philadelphia Auto Show. Check out all sorts of cars- from classic and vintage to sporty and futuristic and everything in between. So whether your little gearhead sees themselves in a VW, a Lamborghini or a Mustang, there are plenty to [...]
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a sad day. but let’s talk about it.
Today marks the funeral for one of the greatest coaches ever to lead the game of football. At the request of Governor Corbett, flags all across the keystone state will fly at half mast for the man remembered by many as a decent, honorable man. But the death of Joe Paterno is sad on many [...]
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celebrating love through art!
Celebrating all kinds of love through art by Maleka Fruean Local artist and art teacher Mindy Flexer believes in the power of art. “Just the idea of self-expression is so powerful. Seeing you’re unique when everyone tries to draw the exact same object and no one’s work comes out the same way is very affirming.” [...]
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on raising little yogis
Winter Yoga with Kids by Kim Pacini Yoga is an excellent tool for kids to learn, and winter is a perfect time to get the mat out for our little yogis. In this winter season, yoga is an all-inclusive good thing, as just about every aspect of it increases immunity- from promoting more restful [...]
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Project P.L.A.Y. School… Reggio-Inspired!
My son attended Project P.L.A.Y School P.L.A.Y. School for almost three years, and he and our whole family absolutely loved it. When we moved to Elkins Park, we asked new neighbors for pre-school recommendations, and Project P.L.A.Y. School came highly recommended by a good friend. When my son and I first visited Project P.L.A.Y. School (Partners in Learning [...]
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celebrating love through art!
Celebrating all kinds of love through art by Maleka Fruean Local artist and art teacher Mindy Flexer believes in the power of art. “Just the idea of self-expression is so powerful. Seeing you’re unique when everyone tries to draw the exact same object and no one’s work comes out the same way is very affirming.” [...]
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why this irish girl celebrates kwanzaa
I first started celebrating Kwanzaa as a teacher in Baltimore City. All of my students were African-American, and one family celebrated Kwanzaa. I asked if they would come in and share the tradition with the class. None of the other kids had ever heard of it. I loved what I learned, appreciated the spirit of [...]
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a sad day. but let’s talk about it.
Today marks the funeral for one of the greatest coaches ever to lead the game of football. At the request of Governor Corbett, flags all across the keystone state will fly at half mast for the man remembered by many as a decent, honorable man. But the death of Joe Paterno is sad on many [...]
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this weekend… city and suburbs
AUTO SHOWS: BIG AND SMALL This weekend is the opening weekend of the BIG Philadelphia Auto Show. Check out all sorts of cars- from classic and vintage to sporty and futuristic and everything in between. So whether your little gearhead sees themselves in a VW, a Lamborghini or a Mustang, there are plenty to [...]
a sad day. but let’s talk about it.
Today marks the funeral for one of the greatest coaches ever to lead the game of football. At the request of Governor Corbett, flags all across the keystone state will fly at half mast for the man remembered by many as a decent, honorable man. But the death of Joe Paterno is sad on many [...]
celebrating love through art!
Celebrating all kinds of love through art by Maleka Fruean Local artist and art teacher Mindy Flexer believes in the power of art. “Just the idea of self-expression is so powerful. Seeing you’re unique when everyone tries to draw the exact same object and no one’s work comes out the same way is very affirming.” [...]
on raising little yogis
Winter Yoga with Kids by Kim Pacini Yoga is an excellent tool for kids to learn, and winter is a perfect time to get the mat out for our little yogis. In this winter season, yoga is an all-inclusive good thing, as just about every aspect of it increases immunity- from promoting more restful [...]
this weekend: with cliff, george & nancy
This weekend, there are some great opportunities to enjoy stories with inspiration from some of your favorite children’s book characters: Friday: Hang with Clifford the Big Red Dog at the Morris Arboretum Bundle up for a winter story with the famous Big Red Dog. Channel your inner Emily Elizabeth, and come enjoy storytime on the lawn [...]
now back to our regularly scheduled lives?
Service All Year Long Story and Photo by Paula M. Riley The Martin Luther King Day of Service has come and gone. You’ve collected coats, painted school buildings, served meals at soup kitchens, and braved the cold to clean up local parks and playgrounds. Hopefully, as part of your service efforts with your children, [...]
this weekend: MLK day of service ideas
This Weekend: MLK Day of Service Ideas by Jennifer Bradley Instead of the usual weekend ideas, this week we’ll be focusing on ways to get kids involved in the MLK Day of Service on Monday January 16. Though schools are closed, MLK Day is designed to be a “Day On” of service. And while there [...]
the childhood of germantown past
Imagine Germantown by Elizabette Andrade With the resurgence of local and sustainable living, it’s easy to convince ourselves that we are onto something new. In my last article, the first of a three part series, Germantown was remembered as the place to be. This was a time when the Monteiro boys described Fairmount Park [...]
5 book-happy spots for NW philly families
Five Book-Happy Spots for NW Philly Families by Maleka Fruean The crisp winter winds have finally hit Philadelphia (on some days), and it’s the perfect time for kids and parents alike to catch up on some extended reading time. Here are five spots in the Northwest for families to hunker down and get your bibliophile [...]
kids book review: 11 Experiments that Failed
11 Experiments That Failed by Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter. (Schwartz & Wade, $16.99) Reviewer: Maleka Fruean Here’s another sassy picture book by Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter, who also created 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Anymore. The main character, a highly mischievous and utterly curious little girl, becomes a home scientist and [...]
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