January 2009
Kindergarten Festival Recap
January 19, 2009
We attended the Long Beach kindergarten festival on the 10 th , and I'm going to pass on what we learned. The festival wasn't exactly what I expected. I thought we would be able to talk with representatives from all of the Long Beach schools about their programs. Instead, sessions covered topics like application forms and kindergarten readiness. Still, we came away with some useful Read more...
Weekend Roundup: January 17-18
January 16, 2009
T.G.I.T. Okay, so it's not quite the weekend yet, but if you're looking for something fun to do, there are plenty of options: Celebrate Sandra Boynton. Even if you've never heard the name Sandra Boynton, you've probably seen her cartoon animals on greeting cards and mugs. She's also the author of several classic board books for very young kids, including From A to Z and Barnyard Read more...
Here's Looking at You, Kid
January 13, 2009
My daughter' s fascination with her own body began when she was a baby, and discovered she could chew on her toes. When she was a toddler, she tried to touch and kiss that other kid she saw reflected in the mirror. (I spent a lot of time cleaning off all those smudges.) At three she was obsessed with her shadow, and these days, she's very curious about the inner workings of her body. M y Read more...
Songs to Get Kids Moving
January 12, 2009
Bella and I spend a lot of time dancing around the living room. It's fun, it's great exercise, and no matter what has gone wrong that day, it never fails to put us in a great mood. Here are some of the songs on our dance party playlist: Clap Your Hands . I've loved They Might Be Giants since I first heard them when I was a college freshman. These days they're playing children's music, Read more...
Weekend Roundup: January 10 - 11
January 08, 2009
It's the middle of winter, such as it is in Southern California. One of my favorite things about living here is that we can enjoy the outdoors year-round. O n Saturday, join a naturalist for a bird walk at the Colorado Lagoon . Admission is $3.00. On Sunday, visit the Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center in Torrance for "Many Lands, Many Stories". At this free event, children can Read more...
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