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4 Simple & Super Fun Ways to Teach Your Preschooler Counting & Numbers

By Eiko Nakazawa

Photo: iStockphoto

The little ones are at that age where they start to speak in proper sentences and parents are at that stage where we panic about whether their child is school-ready. Parents try to teach them how to read, write, count and about shapes and colors but these toddlers just want to play! While we know from research studies that play is essential for kids to grow and develop, parents can’t help but feel anxious about getting them ready for kindergarten.

Preschoolers have an attention span of approximately five to 10 minutes. It’s almost impossible to teach them how to recognize numbers and count before they start to run around again, unless it’s through an engaging activity. Don’t worry, parents, Dearest is here to help! Here are four fun and engaging ways to teach numeracy—literacy for numbers—to preschoolers:

Cooking

Cooking is one of the most fun activities to do with the kids! Children love making things and the best part about cooking is being able to eat what they’ve made! Incorporate counting while preparing ingredients to familiarize your child with numbers. You can practice counting with them while adding the ingredients to the dish as well. Teach them to recognize the numbers by having them read the instructions from a recipe. There are so many ways of incorporating numeracy into cooking and it’s such an enjoyable activity for both the parent and child.

Arts & Crafts

Children love crafts! Not only does it help children with creativity and fine motor skills, it also allows so many ways of incorporating numeracy too. Check out the various activities with different learning goals here!

Singing

One of the best ways of remembering things is through songs. It is much easier to remember things when there is a rhythm and melody incorporated. It’s exactly how we learn the lyrics to a song! Singing counting songs with your toddler will help them remember the numbers easily. It’s a simple method that benefits your child in many other ways too!

Reading

We all know the huge benefits of reading so why not engage your child with a counting book? If your child finds the counting book too easy, give them a challenge to create their own book about numbers! That way, the little ones would be training their motor, reading, writing and numeracy skills all at once!

This post originally appeared on Dearest Blog.

I'm an NYC mom who is passionate about early education. I created Dearest to solve the quality issues of child care in the city, by connecting families with a community of educators who can take excellent care of the children while inspiring and teaching them.

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How to Talk to Your Kids about Giving Back & Why You Should, Too

By Miki Berardelli

Photo: KIDBOX

On this Global Pay It Forward Day (Apr. 28), don’t be afraid to start the conversation with your kids, because it’s never too soon!

Kids are curious by nature—when they see a natural disaster or pass a homeless person on the street, it’s normal for them to have questions. These moments open up the opportunity to teach them about philanthropy—sometimes by taking action. As a mom of two, this is something I’ve experienced first hand—in particular with my youngest son.

A few years ago on a brutally hot summer day, I was walking around New York City with my younger son, Max. I decided to stop at a food truck to buy several bottles of water for homeless people in the area and had him help me hand them out. This was the perfect introduction for us to have the conversation of the importance of giving back to those in need.

This made a huge impression on him and sparked his charitable drive and ever since he’s been volunteering at the Salvation Army and looking for ways to help others whenever he can.

Not only has this been important to me in my personal life, but as the CEO of KIDBOX, a company with a true heartbeat of social giving, I know more than ever the importance of philanthropy and that it’s never too soon to talk to your kids about it.

With Global Pay It Forward Day right around the corner on Apr. 28, here are my top tips to keep for having this first conversation with your kids:

It’s never too early to have the conversation!

Empathy is something kids can learn from a very early age. I recommend asking your kids how they might feel if they didn’t have any toys at all and how that feeling might change if a friend shared one with them or gave them one.

Start the conversation by explaining to them what philanthropy is.

More importantly, explain why it matters, too. Explain to your kids that giving back doesn’t just mean donating money it can also be donating time and helping bring attention to those in need.

Relate it to a time they needed help.

It’s fairly easy for kids to understand needs—they know what it feels like to experience the emotion of needing something. The best way to help them understand children in need is to talk to them about a time they felt hungry, cold or sick.

Leverage the technology they use often.

In today’s digital age, talking to your kids about giving back and identifying causes they feel passionately about is easier than ever. Browse charities online with your child and explain how the charities help those in need and find educational videos for them to watch on their tablets!

Show them giving back feels good.

Helping them experience what it feels like to practice generosity will create a positive association in your kids’ future—even if the charitable giving is done in an anonymous way. When you share these types of acts of kindness early on, it’s much more likely that your children will also incorporate this kind of compassion as they grow up.

Introduce them to different charities to help them find one they feel passionately about.

Find ways to get your kids involved in giving back, from making meals for the homeless to donating new clothing to children in need, creating moments that open up the conversation will help your kids find the causes they feel passionately about.

Shop brands that make giving back fun and easy.

Shopping brands that give back like KIDBOX, BOMBAS or Art & Eden, that incorporate giving back as a part of their mission, is an easy way to start the conversation with your kids as you select the charity of your or your child’s choice. It’s seamless and integrated into the shopping experience, so kids can see that giving back is as easy and as important as shopping for themselves.

Implement giving back as a part of their routine.

By creating a recurring moment of giving back in your child’s routine, you can help them to understand that giving back isn’t just reserved for times of emergencies, but rather should be something that is a part of their day to day life.
Get them involved in philanthropy-oriented kids groups.

Groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Girl Scouts USA, Boy Scouts of America or KIDBOX’s Kids Board of Directors help surround your little ones with other socially minded kids their age. Helping them make a bigger impact on their local communities through acts of giving.

Looking for a place to start? Check out KIDBOX’s Look Good Do Good page and join our community through our little leaders or our community moms’ 50 States of Giving & Inspiration program.

Miki Berardelli is the CEO of KIDBOX, the first st‌yle box built around a social mission to clothe children in need. She is the mom of two sons, Max and Vic. 

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Just Opened: Queens Indoor Playground Peek-a-Booo

by Rachel Sokol

This has been a great year for new play spaces in the Q-borough—and we can add yet another one to the list! The recently-opened Peek-A-Booo (yes, with 3 Os) is an indoor playground in the heart of Flushing, Queens, and is a must-visit for kids 7 and under. There was some early buzz about this place, so we decided to see what all the fuss was about. Our verdict? When your 4-year-old sobs because they do not want to leave, it’s a good indicator about how much they enjoyed. Check out our review below!

It’s Huuuuuge! 
The 6,000 ft., ground-level Peek-A-Booo was founded by Yiejie (EJ) Wang, a Queens parent who previously operated a liquor store and really wanted to open a business that welcomed kids from all over the city—and was also a place where she could safely bring her son. Wang found the empty retail space in Flushing, and officially opened Peek-A-Booo (which has three o’s simply because, “it’s cute!”) in February.

You park your stroller to the left of the main entrance, stick your shoes in cubbies up front, and enter the very soft, padded indoor playground in just your socks. (You can purchase a pair for $2 if you or your kid forgets them.) Parents must sign a waiver for their kids, and everyone is encouraged to use hand sanitizer at the counter, before entering the space through a gate.

Overall, everything at Peek-A-Booo screams, “fun!”  The place is whimsical, inviting, and safe, with lots to do; it was constructed to meet all New York City safety standards and is also very colorful. (Wang says she wanted to make sure the various colors and overall aesthetic of the place photographed nicely when parents snapped pics of their kids having fun.)

Not One, But Two Ball Pits
The venue’s most popular attractions are its two—yes, two—huge ball-pits. The first one visitors encoutner has an interactive digital “video game” along its back wall that allows kids and parents alike to toss plastic ball-pit balls at the screen to ‘hit’ targets of creatures and emjois. Kids can also ride a purple slide into the mass of yellow, green, and orange balls.

The rear ball-pit features a central house structure in the middle that kids can climb into. There’s also a large ‘treehouse’ next to the first ball-pit with a wide slide that changes color and designs when you and your kids slide down.

Other must-dos include a trampoline with a swing, large, plastic cars to ride, and many climbing structures.

Kids can also play around in a large, closed-in sandpit complete with sand toys in its own little section. (Fancy feature: little lights make it look like little crabs and snakes are inside the sand in a fun not creepy way.)

While there’s a lot to enjoy here, Wang plans to incorporate a new play structure or set of toys every few weeks for variety.

Stay in Your Lane
For younger kids ages three and under, an area in the rear of the space has soft blocks, smaller climbing structures, mini basketball hoops, riding toys, and is also well-padded like the rest of the space.

The separation of the older kids and younger kids is a very nice touch; it prevents excited, older kids from racing around toddlers, and allows for toddlers and younger kids to have their own designated, private area to frolic. Also in the rear of Peek-A-Boo are more climbing structures and animal-shaped, car-like (solid) plastic structures to ‘ride.’

Employees walk around the venue making sure the space is clean and keeping an eye on the kids. But note: This is not a drop-off space; kids must be accompanied by an adult, and children should be seven or younger.

Party On, Kid!
Yes, they do birthdays, and the party room is located right in the center of the space. Packages range from $380 to $799 for kids 7 and under. Celebrations include playtime, food, cake, and your choice of party theme.

Note: When parties are held, either on weekdays or weekends, the space does not close down completely just for the party; instead the birthday child and their young guests are given a special bracelet and/or stamp to be ID’d. (However, just one party is held at a time.)

Basic But Important
Peek-A-Booo has two on-site bathrooms, and one has a changing table. There’s also a little section with tables and chairs for snack time, however, no food or drink is permitted near the ball-pits, climbing structures, and games.

In the future, Wang hopes to incorporate a mini cafe with coffee and teas, but for now the only food available for purchase on site are snacks, juices, and water, so if you plan on spending a few hours at Peek-A-Booo, bring along some food and expect to eat it in the designated snack section.

When we visited from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a weekday, it was not too crowded at all, but it’s recommended you call ahead to make sure there’s space to play. especially on weekends.

The Price of Play
For now, pricing is as follows: A monthly membership is $99; Quarterly is $199, yearly is $399. “Punch cards” are also available for purchase for $200; after 10 sessions, you get 3 visits free.

There is a drop-in “all-day” fee of $25 for one child and one adult; it’s an additional $10 per adult. With the $25 all-day ticket, there’s no time limit on how long you can stay and play for the morning and/or afternoon. Hourly, it’s $15 per hour for one kid and one adult.

Cash or credit cards are accepted.

At press time, Peek-A-Booo was still new, so there is no official web site as of yet, but keep an eye on it’s Facebook page for updates and specials. (Prices and hours may adjust in the coming weeks/months.)

Currently, Peek-a-boo is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., which is nice because if your kid needs to burn off some energy after school, stop on by, it’s worth the subway ride on the 7, or the drive.

135-17 Northern Blvd.
Flushing, Queens
718-888-8866
Online: facebook.com

Have you dropped by Peek-A-Boo? Tell us what you thought in the comments!

—Rachel Sokol

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This Awesome LEGO Furniture Is Not Only Real, It’s Functional, Too

by Erica Loop

Now you can take your kiddo’s fascination with those playful plastic bricks and bring it into your home décor. This LEGO furniture by studio NINE is something to behold and LEGO lovers are pumped. The Italian design studio has done something that frankly, we’ve been waiting for some time now.

Instead of the crunchy (and perennially painful) feel of these plastic bricks under your feet, this new line allows kiddos to move their LEGO bricks off the floor and onto the furniture. The modular series of furniture is covered with textured studs, making it a perfect surface for pressing LEGO bricks on. With an awesome array of colors, Master Builders can incorporate these modular pieces into almost any design scheme.

If you’re thinking that this new line is only for playrooms, take another look. It has a sleek, contemporary style that’s totally compatible with your grown-up stuff. Who needs to buy expensive art when the littles can just decorate the textured pieces with their fave designs? Write words in LEGO bricks, make portraits, create pretty landscapes or let the kids go wild and piece together a totally abstract masterpiece.

Oh, and don’t worry about storing all those LEGO bricks after your child is done playing. These units have plenty of space inside for that, too.

Does your child enjoy getting creative with LEGO bricks? Share their favorite building idea with us in the comments below.

—Erica Loop

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Farewell, Land of Nod—Parents, Say Hello the New Crate and Kids

by Karly Wood

All the things you love about Crate and Barrel are about to multiply because Land of Nod is now Crate and Kids. The company closed most of its Land of Nod brick and mortar stores over the last year with plans to incorporate the brand into more than 40 Crate and Barrel stores around the country.

In addition to finding the playful and imaginative designs we’ve grown to love over the past 20+ years with Nod, Crate and Kids will also offer modern and casual style in a more convenient setting. You can now shop housewares, home decor and kids all in the same place!

 

In case you’re worried that the playfulness and imagination of Land of Nod is going away, don’t worry. Crate and Barrel promise that this new change is merely about giving the brand a place to grow. You can expect to find the same whimsical designs and the highest quality around.

Online shoppers will already have noticed that they are being redirected to the new Crate and Kids site and starting in early April you will be able to find items in store at more than 40 Crate and Barrel stores across the country.

You’ll be able to check out kids decor, bedding and furniture in addition to design services for nurseries, bedrooms and play spaces. Crate and Kids will also offer baby registry services and specialty gifting.

Neela Montgomery, Crate and Barrel CEO tells Red Tricycle that “Crate and Kids customers will enjoy the full range of Crate and Barrel’s services, including baby registry and complimentary Crate Design Studio services to help create their perfect nursery, bedroom or playroom. With the launch of Crate and Kids, Crate and Barrel now offer customers inspiring design solutions for every life stage, all under one roof.”

We can’t wait to get our hands on some of the amazing new designs at Crate and Kids. Will you be checking out the new goodies this April, when it hits Crate and Barrel stores? Let us know in the comments below!

—Karly Wood

All photos courtesy: Crate and Kids

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Why Earlier Bedtimes Lead to Healthier and Possibly Smarter Children

by Red Tricycle

Getting the kiddos to bed is. a. struggle #forreal. But studies show that kids that have an earlier bedtime, (between 6 to 9 p.m.) sleep longer, are healthier, and have stronger cognitive skills compared to children that fall asleep later in the evening.

Studies found that children who sleep later in the evening — 10 p.m. or later — took longer to fall asleep, and were more likely to wake up in the middle of the night. Additionally, the well-rested munchkins don’t just sleep better: they were able to function to a greater degree at school. A study monitored 7 to 11 year-old students, and their sleep cycle. The students who were put to bed an hour earlier for five nights were rated by their teachers (who were unaware of the children’s bedtime) as being less irritable and impulsive than usual.

In another study, researchers reported that 18-month-olds who went to bed before 10 p.m. were at a lower risk for motor, language, and social deficits compared with kids who went to bed later.

So other than better rest and behavior in school, what other health factors can come into play? Well, kids with late bedtimes are more likely to be overweight. One theory is that sleep creates changes to the hormones leptin and ghrelin, which regulate appetite and hunger.

While researchers point out that there is no standardized bedtime for children, they recommend that you try to incorporate an earlier sleep schedule by getting the children ready for bed 20 minutes to an hour earlier. Monitor their behavior the next day, and adjust accordingly.

Learn more at Slate.

Photo: Lars Plougmann via Flickr

What time do your little ones go to bed? Tell us in the comments below!

H/T: Slate

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A Mini Redwood Forest Is Growing in Brooklyn

by Mimi O'Connor

Not just one tree, but many, many trees are growing in Brooklyn, thanks to the Public Art Fund and renowned artist Spencer Finch. “Lost Man Creek”, a large-scale, long term installation in the middle of the borough’s MetroTech Commons opened this weekend, and we stopped by to check it out.


What It Is
Tucked away at the eastern triangular lawn of MetroTech Commons, “Lost Man Creek” is a living artwork that recreates, at a 1:100 scale, a 790-acre section of the Redwood National Park in California. To create the piece, Finch, who often makes large-scale pieces that incorporate nature literally or figuratively, partnered with the Save the Redwoods League, which provided topographical and canopy height maps of a section of the protected forest. The impressive work took six week to install.

The result is a recreation measuring 4,500 square feet that features 4,000 young Dawn Redwoods. The trees will be provided with optimum living conditions in the urban environment thanks to specific planting techniques and an irrigation system. At the conclusion of the free, public exhibit, the trees will be rehoused.

From Above or Below
Aside from being a quite beautiful and soothing sight in a city environment, “Lost Man Creek” also provides visitors with the unique opportunity of being able to view the canopy of a Redwood forest from above. A viewing platform, accessed by a few easy flights of stairs enables one to look down on the installation, and if you think about it the right way, it’s a giant’s POV. (Less fantastical: the view from an airplane.)

To help give a sense of the scale of a real Redwood forest, a sign on the viewing platform points out that an actual Redwood would tower over the nearest, very tall building in the plaza.

You can also walk the perimeter, taking in the hills and valleys of the topography, as well as the rich soil and thousands of young plants up close.

In For the Long Haul
This forest will literally put down roots. The longest running partnership between the Public Art Fun and the Forest City Ratner Companies, Lost Man Creek will run for a year-and-a-half, so you’ve got time to catch it — and see it grow.

Intrigued by Finch’s work? He’ll be giving a Public Art Fund Talk at the New School on November 16 where he will focus on his various public and large-scale installations.

Lost Man Creek
Through May 13, 2018, dawn to dusk, daily
Tickets: Free
MetroTech Commons (Between Jay Street and Flatbush Avenue at Myrtle Avenue)
Downtown Brooklyn
Online: publicartfund.org

What’s your favorite public art in NYC now? Share it in the comments below! 

— Mimi O’Connor

 

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Today Is #HolidayDecor Day

by amynicosia

Daily
Today Is #HolidayDecor Day
Get your bling on.
1

Deck your halls with easy, elegant garlands you can make yourself.
2

Nothing sets that winter woodland vibe like pinecones and we’ve got 6 easy ways to incorporate them into your holiday decor.
3
Put your little elves to work on a few crafty Christmas projects that double as holiday ornamentation.

{ Today’s ideas brought to you by a Partridge in a Pear Tree }

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Panda Plates: A New Meal Delivery Service Just For Kids

by Mimi O'Connor

You know that feeling after a long day at work or wrangling a toddler and a newborn and you’re so psyched to make the kids dinner? No? That doesn’t sound familiar? Surprise: you’re not alone! And Panda Plates, a new meal delivery service just for kids wants to help make dinnertime a little easier in your house.

photo: Panda Plates

Ding Dong: It’s Dinner Time! 
Panda Plates founder Joanna Parker is also a mom of three kids, so she feels your pain. She started the kids meal delivery service late last year, initially doing all the cooking, packing and delivering herself.

Demand grew, Parker brought on executive chef John Bauer, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America to refine the recipes, and Panda Plates now services New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and can even deliver as far south as Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Quinoa Pizza Cups photo: Panda Plates

The Panda Pledge
Panda Plates promises to “take care of the hard part so you can enjoy parenthood.” Which in this case, means prepping healthy meals your kids will also actually like and eat. (Sounds nice, right?)

One way that’s accomplished is by taking “taste profiles” kids (almost) universally love., i.e. pizza, chicken nuggets, and creating a healthy version of them. Meals are created using fresh and seasonal ingredients, and each week’s menu typically features at least one beef, one poultry, one fish and a few vegetarian options. (Parents can also specify any food allergies or special dietary requirements.)

 Chicken Pops photo: Panda Plates

How it Works
Like meal delivery services for grownups, Panda Plates is a weekly subscription, currently offering plans for three, four, or five nights per week. Once registered, parents log on to the Panda Plates site to review the week’s menu offerings and select the meals they’d like delivered. (Going out of town? No problem; you can skip a week.) Meals are delivered to your door on Mondays, complete with preparation instructions on cute little cards (some are heated in the over, others can be zapped in the microwave) and lots of ice packs to keep things fresh. Most plans cost $9.95 per meal plus shipping.

Black Bean Cigars photo: Panda Plates

What’s For Dinner?
Many of the Panda Plates dinner choices sound pretty tempting to “big kid” palettes, too. We’re talking “Crunchy Salmon Bites” (with a lemon yogurt dip, Israeli Couscous, and roasted asparagus bites); “Chicken Pops” (with applesauce for dipping, steamed broccoli florets, and baked sweet potato fries); “Edamame Dumplings” (with steamed brown rice, sautéed green beans, and a honey soy dipping sauce), and “Honey Salmon Cubes” (with sesame broccoli florets and sticky brown rice).

This fall, the service is rolling out menu options that incorporate internationally-themed dishes to help introduce children to new spices and flavors (toned down for junior taste buds). The dishes will also incorporate an educational component, with maps and interesting facts about the countries and cultures included.

Crunchy Salmon Bites photo: Panda Plates

Focus Group of One (OK, two…)
Sounds great, but will the kids eat it? We did a highly-scientific test of several entrees over the course of a week with the help of a four-year-old with a reasonably developed, but not extra-adventurous palette.

We sampled the honey salmon cubes (which the child repeatedly referred to as “chicken”, despite being told otherwise), chicken pops, which are served on neat-o sticks for fun, spinach egg muffins, and beef tacos with diced corn and cherry tomatoes.

Our taste-tester ate, and liked everything, with the exception of the beef tacos, which just seemed to be a finicky kid thing. (We ate them; they were delicious. And we sampled most everything else, too and found it tasty and fresh.) Not only did our guinea pig repeatedly give the thumbs up, she requested more.

Panda Plates
Online: pandaplates.com

Would you try a meal service for kids? Tell us in the comments below! 

—Mimi O’Connor

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Giving Artfully Kids: Philanthropy Through Crafting

by Wendy Altschuler

Teaching kids to give back, exhibit empathy and be kind is not as difficult as you might think. Giving Artfully Kids is a program that does all of those things: they teach children about philanthropy via art and crafting through thoughtful lesson plans and specialist teaching. Read on to hear how you can help your kids find real ways to make a difference and meet a local instructor, Jessica Vacco.

Why was this a cause worth pursuing for founder Sitinee Sheffert?
As a parent, Sitinee wanted to teach her kids kindness and the importance of helping others. She recognized that the ways adults give back, such as raising money and donating food to pantries, doesn’t always resonate with kids. Though they knew it was all very beneficial, the daily aspect of giving back wasn’t clicking. It wasn’t until her kids made something that took time and effort, two characteristics that children understand, that they were able to fully comprehend the meaning of giving something to somebody else to help. She used this personal experience to create a platform, Giving Artfully Kids, where she could help introduce this type of philanthropy to kids as well as teachers.

Why did she feel this was important? What do kids learn and how are they empowered?
Empowered is an important word. When children see a piece of cloth turned into a dog toy to be donated, it not only gives them a sense of self-worth, it empowers them to do bigger things. It shows them that no matter how small the gesture, each and every act of kindness somehow helps make a difference. By using talents unique to them to help someone in need, confidence is built and they truly feel they’re making a difference. This teaches empathy. The lessons learned, along with the crafts made, help open their eyes to things going on in their own community as well as worldwide.

What kinds of projects have the children worked on?
The projects vary greatly and fit a wide range of interests. Examples are: dog toys for local animal shelters, letters to servicemen abroad, scarves for the homeless, placemats for Meals on Heels and gratitude bags for those in need. Simple snowmen decorations from one class, for instance, were donated to the Oak Park Senior Center. The light in the children’s eyes when they received photos of their snowmen being loved by the seniors was something that couldn’t be captured, but is replicated every time Giving Artfully hosts a class.

Who are some of the beneficiaries? What organizations has Giving Artfully Kids helped?
Giving Artfully Kids is always looking for different organizations that accept handmade donations. Currently some of the organizations they are donating to are: dog toys for PAWS, tutus for Traveling Tutus, fleece blankets for Project Linus and felt hair bows for Bow Dazzling. On top of these major organizations, they also incorporate local crafts and ones in which the kids can share as “random acts of kindness.”

What is the background of Giving Artfully Instructor, Jessica Vacco
Jessica read about the program and immediately intrigued, got in contact with Sitinee. She felt it was an amazing program to be a part of – impacting youth by teaching them about philanthropy in a way they enjoy. She had previously taught a journalism/media class at Garfield Park and knew she wanted to incorporate some sort of teaching into her schedule.

How can parents and instructors get involved? 
Jessica is currently holding two classes at Doodle’s Donuts in Chicago and running several weekend summer camp programs in Oak Park. Visit the website to register for classes. Giving Artfully also runs several programs as part of an after-school program, interested parents can contact Sitinee at sitinee@givingartfully.com.

If someone is interested in becoming a Giving Artfully Kids Instructor, they can become a Giving Artfully Kids Certified Instructor and start their own program. Instructors will receive all the necessary training, not just the curriculum but how to market and sell the program to their school and community.

Have your kids taken a Giving Artfully Kids class? Tell us about it in the Comments below!

— Wendy Altschuler

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