Kids

B.F. Day School Principal Finalist for National Award

Susan McCloskey, Principal of B.F. Day School, is one of three finalists picked from 18 Washington State elementary school principals nominated for National Distinguished Principal of the Year. This accolade is sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NEASP) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education. McCloskey was chosen as one of three finalists out of 1008 public elementary schools in Washington State.  On Tuesday, a panel from NAESP visited B.F. Day School to get a first-hand glimpse…

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Stone Soup for Spring Break

Spring break will soon be upon us (March 29 through April 2 for Seattle Schools, to be exact), and if you haven’t yet enrolled the kiddos in some sort of activity, you might want to check out the cool week-long sessions happening at Stone Soup Theatre.  Sessions are on Monday-Friday of spring break week, from 9 to 3 p.m. Tiki Tiki Tembo Kids ages 5-8 can practice and perform in the Soup’s version of this classic.  Final performance will be open…

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Alphabet Monkey Soup…Mmm Mmm good

Alphabet Soup Children's Books hosted the rock'n local kid's band, Recess Monkey, last Saturday March 6th. The news about the concert must have spread far and wide because this sweet little children's bookstore was jam packed when we arrived a few minutes prior to set time. I stood outside with about twenty other parents, bopping my head and tapping my feet to the boisterous rhythm as the band started off with Moon Boots, from their most recent album, The Final Funktier. My…

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Puppets for Families

Saturday afternoon Drew Derby, King County librarian, storyteller and puppet master, performed a benefit show in the Community Room at FamilyWorks. A packed house of about 100 attentive audience members, of all ages, were treated to several stories and songs from a wide range of traditions. Raising close to $400 dollars for FamilyWorks (well over the $2 suggested donation price), this event was a resounding success and very entertaining, even for the adults. Your next opportunity to support a good cause…

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Kid Stuff

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There are a couple interesting kid-related things going on this weekend: Drew Derby Puppet Show: King County librarian by weekday, puppeteer extraordinaire by weekend, Drew Derby will be putting on a show this Saturday, March 13th 4- 5 pm at Family Works on 45th St. $2 suggested donation, pay what you can. All proceeds benefit the FamilyWorks food bank and free parent education programs. Kids sale at the Phinney Neighborhood Center: Sez they: "This is the sale you’ve been waiting for!…

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Early Childhood Education Resource

Wallyhood is proudly unveiling its newest neighborhood resource, this one for parents and those wishing they were. We now have an Early Childhood Education round-up of the preschool programs of Wallingford. Our neighborhood is blessed with some very talented and passionate educators. It was my pleasure to tour these facilities and see first hand the top quality education opportunities that are right in our back yard. This project, covering seven preschools and two day care centers with preschool programs, highlights the…

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25th Annual Dinosaur Day at the Burke

On Saturday, March 6, the Burke Museum celebrates its 25th annual “Dino Day” with this year’s theme focusing on a “journey through time.”  Dinosaur experts will be on hand to answer questions, and this is the day when the Burke pulls out all the best stuff from their fossil collection. If you’re a member of the Burke, Dino Days is a free exhibit, and you’ll receive priority entrance at 9 a.m.  Doors open to the public at 10:00 a.m. until 5:00…

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