2013 ScreenBreak Guide - The Alliance for Early Childhood

MONDAY, March 4 (cont’d)
Run and Play at the Glencoe Park
District. Free admission to Open Tot Gym
for children up to age 3, accompanied by
a caregiver. 2-3p.m. 999 Green Bay Rd.,
Glencoe. 847-835-7534. !
Think Spring at Edwards Florist. All
ages are welcome to come in between
3-4:30p.m. to learn how to arrange a
bunch of tulips in a vase. RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED. Call 847-446-8220. 917
Willow Rd., Winnetka. !
Symbol Key
! - Free Activity
" One visit per child
! For all ages
! Preschoolers
" Elementary school
Middle/Jr. high
Irish Dance with the Sullivan School of Irish Dance. Come watch
Irish dancers practice their jigs and reels and learn a few steps
yourself just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Children 6-10 years old.
3:30-4:30p.m. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Send email to
info@sullivanirishdancers.com to reserve a spot. 773-951-4007. Room
203, Winnetka Community House. 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka.
773-485-7391. Also see Tues. and Thur. "
The Best of The Book Stall. Miss Amy reads some of her favorite
new picture books! Celebrate the power of the picture book with this
after-school story time featuring our beloved Miss Amy. No
registration required. We provide a treat. Ages 3 and up with a
caregiver. 4p.m. 811 Elm St., Winnetka. 847-446-8880. ! "
Hip Hop into Spring at Fisher Dance Center. Hip Hop
Beginning class for ages 6-8. 4-4:45p.m. REGISTRATION
REQUIRED. Please call 847-920-9121 to reserve your spot.
807 Ridge Rd., Wilmette. "!
The Ultimate Screen-Free Challenge
Students in the South Orange/Maplewood, NJ school district
initiated The Ultimate Screen-Free Challenge, that offers varying
levels with reward certificates and trophies for curtailing or
eliminating screens. Participants displayed the following traits:
* Determination * Self-regulation * Commitment * Creativity *
Perseverance * Cooperation * Honesty *
For more information, visit: www.screenfree.org.
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