Sometimes interests turn into obsessions… trains, stuffed animals, cats. For my little one, kitty cats were — and are her world. When she was a preschooler, she collected them, “talked” them, dressed as them, read about them, knew who their cousins were at the zoo, and could identify the numerous breeds. Over the years, I’ve encouraged her fondness of felines by getting…
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60 Days of Summer Fun… #4- The Summer Bucket List
First, Happy 4th of July! As you eat your turkey hotdogs and grass-fed hamburgers this Independence Day, take a moment to cherish the beauty of summer… the family time… and the opportunities for new experiences. Speaking of new experiences, I’m on a Bucket List kick. When I thought we were moving from NYC a few years ago, I made a…
60 Days of Summer Fun… #3- READING, Part 2- Making Reading Fun from the Get-Go
Inspire your child to pick up a book of her own this summer by creating the perfect reading environment for her. That includes getting your child excited about reading with a few tools: – the book nook– a quaint oasis for reading, – a reading log to keep track of the reading. It’s simple to make yourself, or use one of these templates.…
60 Days of Summer Fun… #2- The 3 Rs Starts with READING – Part 1-The Booklists
We’re so passionate about READING that we’re giving the topic our undivided attention. PART 1- The Booklists PART 2- Making Reading Fun from the Get Go PART 3- Books for Girls PART 4- Books for Boys PART 5- You’re Never Too Old for Read Alouds So be sure to check out our multi-part series on READING, starting with, of course,…
60 Days of Summer Fun… #1- The Daily Learning Routine
Summer is officially here and whether your child is at camp, on a family vacation with you, or with a caregiver during the week, PALNYC has you covered. We’ve got 60 Days of Summer Fun to beat the summer brain drain and prevent your child’s summer learning loss. For starters, don’t miss the recap of our 2014 signature session for parents last month on Preventing…
Student Spotlight: Laura G.- Marathon Runner, Dancer, Book Lover
PALNYC’s Student Spotlight Shines on Laura G, Marathon Runner, Dancer and Book-lover Laura G., a 6th grade student at The Speyer Legacy School for advanced learners is not your average 12-year-old girl. When Laura is not studying, playing with friends or dancing with the National Dance Institute’s Scholarship for The Willing, Achieving and Talented (S.W.A.T.) advanced team, she spends her time training…
Tips & Resources from PALNYC’s Preventing Summer Slide
More than 100 parents and educators joined PALNYC and the Brooklyn School of Inquiry this week for our year-end signature workshop on Preventing Summer Slide. PALNYC Co-Founder Angelique LeDoux shared tips and tricks to keep children engaged and learning all summer long, including: Make Summer Reading Fun. Create a list of 4-6 books for you and your child to read over the…
RIISE Parent Power Conference is Today!
Just a reminder… Don’t miss the Parent Power Conference 2014 today hosted by RIISE. We’re big fans of RIISE – for families of color who place a premium on quality education & private, independent schools who recognize diversity delivers innovation and global citizenship. The one-day event, Saturday, June 7, will be held at Convent Avenue Baptist Church, brings together highly engaged parents & private,…
If You Don’t Use it, You Lose It!
Join PALNYC and Brooklyn School of Inquiry for PREVENTING SUMMER SLIDE: Supporting your Child’s Gifts & Talents All Summer Long on Wednesday, JUNE 4 at 6:30 pm On average, students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in math over the summer. Some students also lose more than…
The Ultimate Science Street Fair is Coming
If you missed the AWESOME Rockefeller University Science Saturday family event earlier this month, with hands-on learning stations and real science in action, The Ultimate Science Street Fair on Sunday, JUNE 1 in Washington Square Park is probably the next best thing. The event is the anchor of the 2014 World Science Festival with numerous programs starting May 28 for adults and families.…
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