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FREE FAMILY FUN DAY at GYMBOREE

Submitted by jhirkaler@opton... on March 19, 2010 - 10:34am
When: March 21, 2010 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where:  100 Reade St. (between Church St. & W. Broadway), New York NY
Cost:  FREE - non-members welcome!
Contact:  tribecany@gymboreeclasses.com
Website:  http://www.gymboreeclasses.com
Ages:  families with children 0-5 years

See why Gymboree Play & Music is the Global Leader in Kids Classes.

100 Reade St. (between Church St. & W. Broadway)
Sunday, March 21
10am - 3pm
Open Play in the gym and Art & Crafts in the art room!

Sampler classes throughout the day!
Music, Dance, Yoga & Pilates.
Call for specific times. Limited space - reserve your spot.

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FREE FAMILY FUN DAY at Gymboree

Submitted by jhirkaler@opton... on March 14, 2010 - 6:46pm
When: March 21, 2010 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where:  100 Reade Street, New York NY
Cost:  FREE!
Contact:  212-566-2795 or tribecany@gymboreeclasses.com
Website:  http://www.gymboreeclasses.com
Ages:  families with chidren from 0-5 years

Non member families are welcome to enjoy FREE FAMILY FUN DAY at Gymboree Play & Music of Tribeca! 100 Reade St. 10am-3pm Sample classes, Open Gym & Art. Scheduled events: Children's Dance samplers with City Moves Dance Studio, Adult Yoga & Pilates sample classes with Sarah & Jaclyn. Voice & Piano class demos with Allison. Enjoy the day with your family and see how much Gymboree has to offer!

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Free Demo for Little Ustaads - An Indian Classical Music Class

Submitted by kavitabafana on March 10, 2010 - 12:05pm
When: March 23, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Where:  324 Lafayette St. 7th Floor , New York NY
Cost:  FREE - Reservations Required
Contact:  Kavita Bafana 773.744.1662 or newyork@littleustaads.com
Website:  http://www.littleustaads.com
Ages:  6 months to 5 years
Free Demo for Little Ustaads - An Indian Classical Music Class

Beat a tabla, strum a sitar, groove to teen taal and rock to a raga! Looking for a new class to try out? Not looking forward to another rendition of Old Macdonald? Join us for a new class demo! Little Ustaads is a music class based on Indian music that "allows children and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals."

Each 45 minute structured session will encompass the secrets and charm of traditional music presented in a contemporary style. The carefully designed content will promote emotional development, hand and eye coordination, mental stimulation, auditory refinement and exploratory play in a fun and effortless manner.

Learn more about Little Ustaads here:

http://www.littleustaads.com/

Please RSVP directly with Kavita - newyork@littleustaads.com

Thanks.

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Story-time Showcase.... The Worry Woos

Submitted by jhirkaler@opton... on March 2, 2010 - 10:43am
When: March 11, 2010 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Where:  100 Reade St. (btw Church St & W, New York NY
Cost:  $15 per family; VIP Tickets: $35
Contact:  212-566-2795 tribecany@gymboreeclasses.com
Website:  http://www.gymboreeclasses.com
Ages:  children 2.5 - 6 yrs.

WORRY WOOS… STORY-TIME SHOWCASE
Fun, interactive 60 min. story-time showcase starring some of our favorite Gymboree teachers and Squeek, the newest of the Worry Woo Monsters. Andi Green, author of the Worry Woos book series, will be signing books after the event. Open Play follows the event.

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Storytime Showcase... The Worry Woos

Submitted by jhirkaler@opton... on March 1, 2010 - 10:26am
When: March 11, 2010 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Where:  100 Reade St., NY, NY 10013, New York NY
Cost:  $15 per family; VIP Ticket : $35
Contact:  212-566-2795 or tribecany@gymboreeclasses.com
Website:  http://www.gymboreeclasses.com
Ages:  families with children 2.5 - 6 yrs. of age

The newest Worry Woo is here... Squeek, the monster of innocence. Andi Green, award winning creator, illustrator and author of the Worry Woos book series, returns to Gymboree Play & Music with her 3rd book, The Monster in the Bubble. Squeek is so shy he lives in a bubble. Won't you help us show him all the fun things that are special in life, and help him burst out of his bubble? Join us for a very interactive storytime event with some of your favorite Gymboree teachers leading the way. Andi will be there to personally sign your book. Open play to follow event. Call to reserve your family's spot today.

$15 per family; VIP Ticket: $35 Free event admission, signed book and plush toy.

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NYC Toy Stores for Special Needs Children

NYC Toy Stores for Special Needs Children

As anyone who's gone toy shopping in NYC knows, the choices are endless.  For parents of children with special needs, shopping for toys brings on a whole different bunch of considerations.   I've learned this whether buying or receiving toys as gifts for my two children, both of whom received Early Intervention services. 

Whether you're shopping for your own special needs child or the child of a friend or relative, here are some New York City toy stores that carry outstanding products for children of all abilities.  There are no chain stores here, just excellent independent shops where you'll get personalized attention (if you want it) from a knowledgeable staff who has seen and heard it all....

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Free Shakespeare Classes

Submitted by mommy on February 4, 2010 - 6:38pm
When:
Repeats every month on the Sunday until Mon May 03 2010 .
February 7, 2010 - 7:00pm
Where:  74 Warren St, New York NY
Cost:  FREE
Contact:  RSVP to Destro@shakespeareclass.org
Website:  http://Shakespeareclass.org
Ages:  All Ages

Get your Shakespeare on! The Oxford Shakespeare COmpany presents Shakespeare classes for kids. Bring a monologue to work on and join in on voice and movement exercises. Or just watch.  First Sunday of every month. All ages and levels welcome.

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Bash the Trash 'n' Winds

Submitted by Katia on January 21, 2010 - 1:41pm
When: January 24, 2010 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Cost:  $20 adults, $15 children/seniors/students
Contact:  212-431-0233 x249
Website:  http://www.tenement.org

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In 60-minute workshops, the group Bash the Trash tells stories and teaches kids to turn ordinary items into musical instruments. Everyone has fun, uses their imagination and learns about music. To end the series, kids will learn how to blow their own horn when Bash the Trash introduces them to the wind family. Price $12

Location: Buttenwieser Hall, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, NYC

More info here.

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Green Toy Stores: Shopping for Eco Friendly and Natural Wood Toys in New York City

Green Toy Stores: Shopping for Eco Friendly and Natural Wood Toys in New York City

We recently wrote about some wonderful places to Shop for Handmade Toys and Children's Items in New York City. We wanted to complement that list with some other great suggestions where you can buy natural and green toys. What's the difference? While some natural toys are indeed handmade too, others come from eco-certified production facilities. Most importantly, all differ from commercially mass-produced, run-of-the-mill wooden toys in terms of quality, origin, and construction from sustainable, safe, natural, non-synthetic materials.

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New Tribeca Kids Film Club and 3 Other Cool Kids Movies Series

New Tribeca Kids Film Club and 3 Other Cool Kids Movies Series

Earlier this week we wrote about a website that helps you choose appropriate movies for your kids. Another way to find great movies for kids is to check out one of the local film series where aficionados have selected for you movies that are outstanding.

And this week there's a new option because the people who bring you the Tribeca Film Festival are turning their filmy goodness to movies for kids with the brand new Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club. Read on for the scoop on this new film series where you can catch cool flicks for kids every other Saturday starting this weekend, plus three other cool film series you won't want to miss.

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