Kids
***This weekend***
2:45 – 3:30 – The Biscuite Brothers
$5 in advanced, $8 at the door. In the community room.
Brought by: the child development center at Congragation Beth Israel
$5 in advanced, $8 at the door. In the community room.Brought by: the child development center at Congragation Beth Israel
3:30-5:30 pm – Open and FREE to the entire community – Kids Fun
Celebrate Israel’s 59th birthday! Get your Israeli passport and have fun with games, music, crafts, skill activities, face painting and yummy food. Create a fabulous kippah and challenge yourself to Israeli Twister. Pet animals at our kibbutz, make sand art, jump around in the moon jump, and purchase arts and crafts from the Israeli shuk. Try on a Tzahal soldier’s uniform and sit in a Bedouin tent with mint tea while watching Shalom Sesame and Kippi ben Kippod. Write messages to be sent to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, watch films about Israel, listen to our community children’s choirs and a whole lot more!
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Dinner Program
Continue the celebration by joining us for an evening dinner event in honor of Israel @ 59.
Music, catered festive Israeli meal, Masuot (torches) will be lit by distinguished educators in our community in honor of Israel, personal stories from those that lived in Israel, film, Shira b’tzibur (community sing-a-long) led by celebrated song leader Etti Luz.
To register for this event go to www.shalomaustin.org and link to the Israel Independence Day icon.
All proceeds from the dinner will go to the Noar Israel Youth Scholarship Fund. Kosher dinner available upon request. Call 735-8034.
$25 Adults/$15 Children, Seniors, College Students with ID
Babysitting and dinner for children ages 5 and up, is available at $15 per child and $7.50 for additional children, pizza dinner included. Call 735-8050 to register.
All proceeds from the dinner will go to the Israel Youth Scholarship Fund.
Continue reading about Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s 59th Independence Day Celebration, April 29
The Austin Children’s Museum (www.austinkids.org)
Great place for children ages 3 months to 13 years.
1. Gymboree: Pick up a free pass at any Gymboree store for a preview of their play classes. GymBabies are classes for kids 0-6 months followed by GymCrawlers for kids 6-12 months. All classes are 45 minutes and offer safe play equipment and a chance for you and your baby to meet other Mother-Baby pairs. There are 3 locations in Austin – Central Austin, Northwest Austin and Round Rock.
2. The Austin Children’s Museum (www.austinkids.org) has loads of programs for kids. Baby Bloomers programs are offered every Monday from 9:30am – 1pm. At Baby Bloomers you and your baby can enjoy the Preschool Playscape area and explore the Museum and its exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with other families with small children. Baby Bloomers is an informal play and explore time EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED for children under the age of two and their caregivers. Be sure to show up for the sing along at 11:30am! Fees for non-members are $4,50 for the first adult (and $1,50 per additional adult) and $1,50 for all children under 24 months. Prices are lower for Museum members. Call the museum or search their web-site for dates when the program will be held.
children’s indoor playground
1. Capital Gymnastics – http://www.capgym.com
2. The little Gym – http://www.thelittlegym.com
4800 W. Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78728
Tel: (512) 255-4131
Continue reading about Kiddie Acres – Amusement Park/Miniature Golf
Austin Nature and Sceince Center
Music Together
Music Together – Music and movement education for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers. Music classes and musical instruction for preschool children, parents, teachers, and caregivers.
Armstrong Community Music School
Austin, TX 78704
Margaret Perry
512 472-5927
mperry@austinlyricopera.org
Vorspan’s MT
Austin, TX 78756
Emily Vorspan
512 458-4036
emispan@aol.com
More info: http://www.musictogether.com
Kindermusik
The Capital Music Center offers music lessons for children from birth to five and a half years. Kindermusik classes are designed to develop your child’s creativity and imagination, cognitive and listening skills as well as foster music appreciation and social interaction. The Kindermusik program uses music, movement and age appropriate activities. Classes are held at 6101 Burnet Road, Austin TX 78757. The classes are 45 minutes and can be taken at various times during the week. For more information call (512) 458-1960 or see http://www.capmusik.com
Austin Lyric Opera – Infant and Early Childhood Music
The Austin Lyric Opera offer children’s music lessons through their “Music Together” program. This program is a series of classes featuring music, playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The class offers a research-based developmentally appropriate music curriculum with emphasis on adult movement and entire families enjoying and making music together. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child to class. The program also offers an “Infant Only Class” which is for 1 semester and offers music activities and materials that are especially for parents of small infants. Parents also have a chance to meet other parents of newborns and have fun! Classes are offered at several different times during the week. For more information see http://www.austinlyricopera.org
Mom’s Best Friend
A service that helps you to find a nanny that is suitable for your particular needs. For more information see http://www.momsbestfriend.com or call (512) 3462229.
Check your day care facility with the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
After you find your facility you get a list of Inspections and Reports.
Continue reading about Baby talk – Check day care with the TDPRS
