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Preschool Summer Camp – Parent & Me – Preschool (Fall 2016)
Adat Ari El Center for Education has some amazing things going on.
Through a progressive teaching lens rooted in play-based learning and a Reggio Emilia inspired approach – ADAT Early Childhood Center engages the mind, body, and soul of each child from 6 weeks-Pre-K.
Contact them to schedule a tour at admissions@adatariel.org or 818.766.6379.
Today in History
Sun Glasses Day
The song “Happy Birthday to You” was first sung. (1859) Also, see Famous Birthdays
The Federal Savings and Loan Association is created. (1934)
A Healthy Eating Program For Parents of Young Children
Wednesday June 29th at 9:15am
Don’t miss it! Dr. Tanya Altmann and Dietician and Chef Beth Saltz to discuss everything parents need to know to raise happy, healthy, eaters. Dr. Altmann’s book, What to Feed Your Baby is a Pediatrician’s Guide to the 11 Essential Foods will be available during the lecture. Dietician and Chef Beth Saltz is going to do a cooking demonstration too! It will be a fun and informative morning for all.
West Side Story at the Hollywood Bowl
July 14th and 19th, don’t miss the Gustavo Dudamel conducted concert performances of West Side Story! This poignant, provocative and emotionally powerful musical takes us back to the mid-1950s and New York’s Upper West Side, where racial and social tensions run high. Hear many of Leonard Bernstein’s most famous songs: “Maria,” “America,” “Somewhere” and “Tonight.” Presented by the LA Phil. For tickets and information, visit http://bit.ly/HB_Calendar_WestSideStory.
Tutoring-ACT-SAT-ISEE
Tutoring offered for ACT-SAT-ISEE-GRE by an experienced tutor with many years of experience. Effective, efficient and fun too! Call Renee 818-341-1400 and/or visit www.mathbyrenee.com.
Are You Trying to Have a Baby, But it is Just Not Happening?
Monday, June 27th from 1-2:30pm
Free life changing seminar. Do You Want to Get Pregnant, But It Just Is Not Happening? Is Your Body Ready? Learn to aim for: FERTILITY. Discover easy, natural steps that you can take to improve your chances of getting pregnant and having a baby. They will cover:
How to supercharge your reproductive health, naturally. What your body is trying to tell you. How to recognize positive changes. How to take the pressure off of ‘doing it’. Coping mechanisms for the ups and downs of your monthly visitor. Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery, Tile and Grout, Area Rug Cleaning and more
Jetsons Carpet Care is all about realistic pricing and trustworthy evaluations upfront. They also pride themselves on using what they know is the industry’s best equipment!
The Friendship Circle
A non-profit organization that addresses the challenges facing the families of children with special needs in a novel and innovative way. The program begins with the pairing of local teenagers with children for weekly “Friends at Home” visits, but hardly ends there. Through a full range of activities and events, the Friendship Circle creates its own special environment of friendship and love.
Looking for a special place to celebrate?
Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop in Westwood Village has been voted as one of the top birthday party venues in LA! Video Games, Movie Parties, The Mad Scientist, and our #1 parties for tweens & teens karaoke night! For more information, contact Rocket Fizz at (310) 208-4509 or rocketfizzwestwood@gmail.com. Stop by and check out what it is all about! Summer Special for the months of July and August: Mention Jen’s List and receive at $30 discount on your party package.
1067 Broxton Avenue, LA 90024 in the heart of Westwood
A Pinspired Craft Night for Ladies
July 1st from 7-10pm
These Pinspired Nights are for adults who want to get crafty. Join the CReATE STUDIO staff for an inspired evening featuring 5 seasonal Pinterest style projects with all the fixin’s you make your way. Make a few or make them all! CReATE provides a perfect craft evening for me time or friend time. B.O.Y.B.
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Do You & Your Spouse Disagree Over How to Fix Your Bad Floor Plan? Want To Be On A New TV Show?
Casting couples and families who need to fix their home’s bad flow, but are unsure about what to do. Although they won’t actually fix your home, you will get some design help that may help you figure out how to move forward. Email Castingbutd@gmail.com pics of you and your home, about you and about the problems with the house.
A mothers group and social club aimed to bring mothers together and educate
Wednesdays at 12pm
Social club/Support group/ mommy and me ‘Mama Needs a Drink’ meets every Wednesday at noon for mamas and their babies under 12 months. The two hosts Kazia and Robyn provide food and drinks every week, and expert speakers come to speak about a variety of topics every other week! July 13th, Dr. Grace Abruzzo, PT, DPT and Katie Fair, PT will join us to talk about supporting and rehabilitating postpartum bodies. The 1st class is free!
Lil’ Guppies Swim School – get watersafe! We come to you & also have a location in Encino
Private/Semi-Private/Small groups – Teaching infants-adults! Lil’ Guppies is a traveling school & has served the LA community since 2006. They teach all ages/skill levels, focusing on building water safety & confidence, achieving a positive association with the water, & helping infants, children & adults become happy, successful swimmers! Instructors are CPR & 1st Aid certified & experienced in child development, education, & competitive swimming. Flexible scheduling & customized group rates!
Learn to read audiobooks
Friday, July 8th from 7-9pm & Saturday, July 9th from 9am-5pm
Do you enjoy reading for pleasure? Or, do you enjoy reading to your children or grandchildren? Oscar Winning Sound Editor and Audiobook Veteran Cindy Jo Hinkleman will be teaching an Audiobook Reading Class in Van Nuys! You will learn the art of reading audiobooks, as well as the business and how to get started quickly!
Kismet Kids Musical Theatre Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
July 2nd & 3rd at 11am & 3pm
Be our guest! This Disney classic comes to life in this romantic and beloved tale as old as time…This story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. All ages!
The 4 Most Confusing Things About Sugar
Video Slide Show of your photos set to music
Your photos set to your favorite music in one fabulous video slide show! For milestone birthdays, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, celebrations of life, school functions, graduations, etc. Stay-at-home-mom, Candace Kelly will save you tons of time by creating an awesome video for you. Up to 300 photos for $399 Up to 500 photos $499. 501-1000 photos for $699. Email candace@candacekelly.com. Your photos and memories will be safe and secure with Candace.
5 Examples of Sensory Process Disorders Every Mom Should Read Up On
Licelady
A professional live removal service that will treat you in the comfort and convenience of your home. Available 7 days a week also professional house detailing advice to rid your house of this pesty parasite is included at no additional cost. Serving camps and LAUSD schools.
818-905-5423(LICE)
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips
Since 2010 Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving weekly tips from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities.
SOME DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for 24- to 30-month-olds:
* SENSORY learning with clay or play dough (store-
bought or DIY)
– provides early pre-math and pre-science skills.
– “tools” with supervision:
.. rolling pin,
.. cookie cutters (not metal),
.. spoons,
.. straws,
.. a garlic press.
– Manipulate with supervision:
.. squeeze and squish,
.. pound,
.. poke,
.. roll.
(tactile, visual, fine and gross motor, language
and vocabulary, math/logic)
* BEGIN to sort, classify and count (pre-math and
pre-science) using everyday objects.
– Use “describing” words often –
.. big, small/little.
.. distance/direction words:
* up, down.
* close/near, far.
* in, out.
.. basic color words:
* primary (red, yellow, blue).
* secondary (orange, green, purple).
.. 1, 2, (maybe) 3; count backwards, too.
* PLAY IS your child’s brain development work.
Q: What do we mean by Developmental Skills?
A: (in no special order) tactile, visual, auditory, gross
and fine motor, social/emotional, creativity, life skills,
language and vocabulary, math/logic
(thinking/learning) and music.
Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com.
Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 24- to 30-mo-olds, pt. 3”
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June 27 2016
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