Month: April 2018

Summer Camps: Jump Start Your Child’s Love of STEM With LEGO

STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math has become a common term in most family households. The STEM initiative is taking over America inspiring young minds everywhere. With summer camp season quickly approaching there’s a great way to jump-start your child’s love of STEM as early as age 5! Hands-on learning is an amazing way for kids to delve into STEM concepts. According to a study done by the National Training Laboratories, we retain 75% of what we do compared to only 5% of what we hear! It’s no surprise then that experiential learning allows us to absorb way more information.   At Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO-inspired STEM summer camps our main focus is learning through play. We explore, solve problems, and express ourselves through LEGO. Our curriculum i...

May Family Volunteer Project: Plant Flowers

  Spring has sprung! Come as a family and volunteer to help plant flowers at the Volunteers of America Mission and Administration Building. Help make their buildings look beautiful for their clients and guests. The best news of all? All ages are welcome. Just come prepared to work outside and get dirty.   When:Saturday, May 5th,  10 a.m. – noon   Where: VOA Admin, 2660 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205   Bring: Clothes that you are OK with getting dirty, water, sunscreen and a hat.   RSVP here.

Time to Talk it Out: Developing speech with your babies and toddlers

As the blossoms begin to bloom and buds begin to open, we find fresh sights and sounds to talk about with our children. It’s a wonderful time to point out new colors, shapes and smells. This  helps them learn new words too. What better way for your child to grow into a chatter than getting excited about the world as it changes. One of the most important things you can do with your child is talk out loud to fill their brains with language, and help them learn how to use it. Let’s seize this springtime opportunity! April is National English Language Month and we’ve gathered some awesome tips to encourage you and your child to have conversations. Language development is super important in the first year of babies lives and even before they are born! Believe it or not, you should start ta...

Colorado teachers rally to demand education funding increase

Thousands of teachers from around the state marched on the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday and Friday to call for more funding for education, better pay for educators, and secure retirement benefits. We support the teachers and others calling for more adequate and equitable funding. Many analyses place Colorado in the bottom tier for education funding, depending on the measures and methodology used. We know that because of our inadequate and inequitable revenue system and outdated funding formula, funding per pupil varies widely among districts. More than half of the state’s school districts are now operating on four days a week–in many cases to save money. One study released this month ranks Colorado dead last in a comparison teacher compensation in Colorado with the salaries of other ...

Mother’s Day Brunches Denver Moms Will Love

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th and there is no better way to celebrate mom with food…that she does not have to cook! Don’t miss these fabulous brunches in the Denver-area and be sure to reserve early.  Mother’s Day Brunch at Hotel Boulderado  Say thank you to the mother figures in your life by joining Hotel Boulderado for their annual Mother’s Day celebrations at Hotel Boulderado on Sunday, May 13th from 9:00 AM to 4:00PM. Every mother who attends can enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa to pair with the plentiful buffet choices. To make your reservation, please call 303-440-2882 or visit visit their website. boulderado.com/   2018 Annual Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at the Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Join us in downtown Denver f...

April’s Move More Month: How to Hit Your Stride

As winter gives way to spring, some of us Colorado residents may be emerging from a state of “seasonal sedentary syndrome.” With National Walking Day and April’s Move More Month, it’s time to lace-up those sneakers and start finding your stride. Studies have shown walking more and sitting less may help people maintain a healthier weight, ward off depression and prevent serious health issues like heart disease. And a report from Harvard Medical School concluded that walking can help curb sweet cravings, boost the immune system and ease joint pain. If you see runners while you’re out moving and wonder if walking is a cop-out, rest assured that studies say no. Maintaining a quick walking pace has been shown to be on par with running when it comes to lowering the risk of high blood press...

34 top things to do in Denver this week

It’s opening day at Elitch Gardens and SIX Denver-area museums are free this weekend for Dia del Nino (Day of the Child). See our event calendar for additional information. Opening Day at Elitch Gardens April 28, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Today. We Play. Spring Clean Sale at the DFS Denver Boutique April 27, 9:00 am – Apr 29, 5:00 pm Designer clothes, shoes and accessories for 75% to 90% off? Sign us up! Dress for Success Denver hosts a huge Spring Clean Sale April 27-29 with new and donated clothes, shoes and accessories from some of the city’s top boutiques and designers. See website for times. Petite Musique: The Ugly Duckling (Englewood) April 27, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm This specially designed program introduces the instruments of the orchestra to very young children in venues throughout t...

Contest: Vail’s Skipper + Scout expands to Cherry Creek North

Tweens, teens, toddlers, tykes—REJOICE! One of Colorado’s only signature retail stores dedicated solely to children age fifteen and under has arrived on the Front Range. AND, enter now to win and start shopping. Skipper & Scout is the newest addition to the Cherry Creek North Shopping Gallery of boutique, niche and world-recognized stores. The expansion of the Vail brand carries everything from sporty and casual, to dress and seasonal, for baby, toddler, kid and tween. A variation of Colorado brands combined with both unique and popular national lines sets the store apart from typical offerings throughout the Rocky Mountain retail market. The mama behind Skipper + Scout is Vail-based Kerry Roach, mother to boys, Hunter 13 and Logan 9. Kerry opened up the premiere Skipper + Scout in Vai...

Best Skiing Deal in Colorado: Epic SchoolKids + Epic Pass Combo for Families

Colorado’s ski and snowboard season maybe have [mostly] wrapped up but the time is now to save big for next season! If your kids are grades kindergarten through fifth grader, don’t delay on registering them for the best deal in town: the  2018-19 Epic SchoolKids Colorado Pack. A family of four, for example, can lock in 16 days of skiing and riding together during the 2018-19 season for less than $30 per person, per day or just over $20 per person, per day at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone.   Ski 16 days together for less than $30 per day with 2 Epic Passes and 2 Epic SchoolKids Colorado Packs Two parents can place $49 down now to lock in the best rate for the 2018-19 Epic Pass. And if they have two children that are registered for Epic SchoolKids C...

Tips to Avoid What Will Soon Become the Summer Scramble for Many Parents (camp discount!)

Don’t be alarmed, but if I don’t tell you now, you might not realize it until much later—summer will soon be upon us. While kids will soon be jumping for joy, parents everywhere are close to encountering the dreaded last-minute summer scramble. That’s not to say you should rush into a summer camp decision; there is still a bit of time to research and make an informed choice. To help you get the selection process started, here are three big points to consider, brought to you by iD Tech, the world’s #1 summer STEM program for kids and teens. Think about a camp that aligns with your child’s interests.  These days, there is a summer camp for everything—which is good and bad! It’s great to have options, but also easy to get bogged down in the details. So, start here…what is your son or dau...

Deals: SIX free museums for Dia del Nino, summer camp discounts and more!

Free Museums. Día del Niño (Day of the Children) on Sunday, April 29 is a celebration of traditional Latin American culture. This year, the Wow! Children’s Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center and Byers-Evans House Museum will offer FREE general admission on Sunday; The Denver Public Library Central Branch is also participating. The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art will hold their festivities on Saturday.  Summer Camp Discounts Avid4 Adventure is one of Colorado’s top outdoor camps where pre-K – 12th graders of all levels and backgrounds learn to kayak, canoe, stand up paddleboard, rock climb, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. Camps are offered in Boulder, Superior, Golden, Highlands Ranch, ...

Homecoming king turns crown over to friend and runner-up with cerebral palsy

In a world full of bad news stories, this is one that gives you hope. Fossil Ridge High School quarterback Max Akin is usually getting attention for his moves on the field. But this time, it was for a play he made during halftime. The 17-year-old Texas senior was recently named homecoming king by his classmates. After accepting the honor, Akin posed for photos with the homecoming queen.

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