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Harlem Week

This year marks the 36th Anniversary of  Harlem Week. There will be many exciting events taking place this August!
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Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 28, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Works USA is offering free tickets to many of their summer events.  Learn more about their summer program by visiting their website.

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Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 15, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Scholastic’s Top Picks for Summer Reading

Looking for great books to pick up at the library this summer?  Scholastic has published a list of their top picks for this summer!  Check out their list of book titles.
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Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 11, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Use Summer Fun to Build Background Knowledge

From Reading Rockets:
You don’t need to have a book in hand to help your child become a better reader. Interesting experiences give kids a broader framework for new information they might encounter in books. When kids have lots of experiences to draw on, they have a better chance of making a connection with what they [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 9, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

The World Cup

If you have been watching the World Cup over the past month want better way to celebrate the culmination of this global event than with fun and games?  Take a look at the World Cup crossword offered by The New York Times.

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Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 6, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Public Art Exhibitions Summer 2010

From the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs:
This summer, New York City is hosting a number of free public art exhibitions in parks, landmarks, street plazas, and other dynamic locations across the five boroughs.
Start exploring today!
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Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 5, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Fourth of July Read Aloud Books

Looking for book titles that will help your family celebrate the Fourth of July?  Here are some ideas to check out.
 
Happy Fourth of July from Alain L. Locke Elementary School!
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Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 4, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , | Comments (0)

The Star Spangled Banner

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July… Do you know the words to our national anthem?
 Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the [...]

Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 3, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Safety Tips for Your Fun in the Sun

At last, beautiful weather is here! Before going outside, plan to protect your skin. By following some simple steps, you can help yourself avoid skin cancer — the most common form of cancer in the US.  Learn more from the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention.
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Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 2, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Borders Book Offer

Borders has a special offer for readers 12 years old and under.  Check out their website for information on this summer promotion.

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Posted by: Ms. Burns on July 1, 2010 | Filed under Fun for the Family | Tagged , , | Comments (0)