Kids

Theater of Possibility

Wallingford Mom and playwright, Lauren Goldman Marshall, founded the Theatre of Possibility (TOP), an acting and creativity class for young people who have a lot to express and who want to be more effective in their relationships with peers and adults. Some may have Aspergers or ADHD, while others may be trying to figure out peer relationships. A new class session begins on October 2 (information for registration and scholarship information appear below). Guest writer Shannon Hobbs visited TOP recently and wrote…

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An evening with Paul Tough

Parents, you might want to make next Friday night (September 21) a date night. That's when Meridian School will host NY Times Magazine contributing writer and editor, Paul Tough, who will discuss his upcoming book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. Here's a review from Publishers Weekly: “This American Life contributor Tough (Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America) tackles new theories on childhood education with a compelling style that weaves in personal details…

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Abacus West

Next week, a new after-school math enrichment program will open in the Good Shepherd Center for kids ages five through 12. Abacus West puts a new twist on mathematics using an ancient calculating tool, the Japanese abacus (soroban). Once students get comfortable using the beaded calculating tool, they're taught to develop a "mental abacus" (anzan), and in doing so, the kids enhance their mental calculating skills. According Abacus West founder Vinaya Kulkarni, "Along the way students develop their focus, concentration, confidence,…

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JSIS Move-A-Thon seeking sponsors

John Stanford International School's (JSIS) largest annual fundraiser, the JSIS Move-A-Thon will take place on Sunday, September 30 on the Burke-Gilman Trail and the parents/organizers of the event are looking for corporate sponsors to help pay for participant and volunteer t-shirts. Neighborhood businesses like 4 Your Eyes Only, Ivar's Salmon House, Blue Star Cafe and Pub, Teahouse Kuan Yin, Dunn Lumber, Pharmaca, and Harold's Lamps and Shades were among the 40 sponsors who supported the 2011 Move-A-Thon, and here are the…

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Wallingford Pediatrics Says ‘Goodbye’

We heard through the Mamavine that after 32 years of taking care of Seattle's kiddos, Wallingford Pediatrics will close at the end of September. From the Wallingford Pediatrics website: Wallingford Pediatrics Says 'Goodbye' Wallingford Pediatrics 4005 Wallingford Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103 Amye Hadley, A.R.N.P., N.D David Springer, M.D., M.P.H. July 27, 2012 To all of the Patients at Wallingford Pediatrics: After 32 years Wallingford Pediatrics is closing its doors on September 28, 2012. We would love to continue providing compassionate…

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Woodland Park Co-op Preschool Hosts a ‘Playdate’

Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool is hosting a "Community Playdate" tomorrow, June 16, from 12:30PM - 2:30PM, where families can stop by and learn about the school's programs. The school is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Solstice Parade/Fremont Fair: Just a short stroll from Fremont's resident troll, our Outdoor Classroom is filled with activities designed for meaningful fun - experiment at our tinkering table, create original art, or dig in our split-level sand pit. Our vibrant Woodland Park…

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Kidical Mass to Wallingford Greenway Celebration

Calling all biking kids and their families! Hop on a bike train to Saturday's Wallingford Greenway Par-tay in the form of this month's Kidical Mass ride. From Totcycle: Depart NE Green Lake, on the grass around the playground at the Green Lake Community Center, and we'll follow this route. Meet at 4pm, ride at 4:15pm, arrive for Ribbon Cutting, Kid Parade, road chalk, hot dogs, bike blenders, and GELATO from D'Ambrosio Gelato in Ballard and Cap Hill! Marco and Enzo, the…

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