Cleveland East ![]() |
|
March 18, 2010
Travel
Your Safety
Weather
Movies
Jenny's Blog
-
Sick kids.
My poor little girl has a bug.
What ...
Read Full Blog Post
Archive
She's here!
Introducing...
...Sadie Lilly! Sadie was born on Monday, March 15. She weighed in a 6lbs 12 oz and measured 18.5 inches. She is such a little peanut and we are smitten with her! Big sister Gracie isn't so sure what to think. She's being a trooper though.
So, here is this week's newsletter. I am not sure what next week's will look like. (I was able to put this one together pre-Sadie.) But please hang in there with me! We'll be back up to par in no time!
In the mean time, enjoy this sunshine! It feels soooo good, even through the windows at the hospital. I can't wait to enjoy it myself!
jenny
Wednesday, March 10 - Spring 2010 Story and a Craft
Where: Olmstead Falls LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: Ages 3-7 and their caregiversHow: Please register each child separately for each date he/she will attend. Indicate the child's age and caregiver's phone number in the Comments Section.Cost of event: FREEFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 20 - Baby Sign Language
Where: Coventry Village LibraryWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Babies & ToddlersHow: Just show upCost of event: FREEFor more info: Elizabeth Barret 216-321-3400
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 20 - Health Fair for Kids
Where: Natural History MuseumWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Free and open to the publicFor more info: www.cmnh.org
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 20 - Storytime - Feelings
Where: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Legacy VillageWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Ages 3-6How: Just show upCost of event: FREE
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 20 - M.I.L.K. Child Identification Kits
Where: Willoughby LibraryWhen: 11:00 AMWho: ParentsHow: Just show upCost of event: FREEFor more info: 440-942-3200
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 20 - So You Think You Can Dance
Where: Mayfield LibraryWhen: 12:00 PMWho: Ages 4-5How: Registration requiredCost of event: FREEFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 20 - Teddy Bear Clinic
Where: Willowick LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREEFor more info: 440-943-4151
Add to My Macaroni
Sunday, March 21 - Puppet Show: The Amphibians are Coming!
Where: Wolf Creek Environment CenterWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Ages 4-12 (with adult companion)How: Register by March 19Cost of event: FREEFor more info: 330-722-9364
Add to My Macaroni
Sunday, March 21 - Preschool/Daycare Fair
Where: Lee Road LibraryWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREE
Add to My Macaroni
Monday, March 22 - Band Tour Preview Concert
Where: Shaker Heights High SchoolWhen: 7:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREE
Add to My Macaroni
Tuesday, March 23 - Stroller Science
Where: North Chagrin Nature CenterWhen: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AMWho: 2 years & under with adultHow: Registration requiredCost of event: FREEFor more info: 440-473-3370
Add to My Macaroni
Thursday, March 18 - Poetry & Pizza Night for Tweens
Where: Mentor Public Library, Main Library Children's TheaterWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Grades 5-8How: Registration required (440-255-8811)Cost of event: FREEFor more info: Totally Tween blog
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 20 - FREE Workforce Workshops for Teens
Workshop Series to Help You Learn:
- Resume writing 30 sec. elevator speech Interview Techniques
- Business etiquette How to follow-up Where to find jobs
- Stress management Employer Expectations
Where: Shaker Heights Main LibraryWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Teens ages 15-19How: Space is limited! Registration requiredCost of event: FREEFor more info: 216-392-8688
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 20 - Teens and Technology: Free Gaming Sites
Where: Lee Road Library, Cleveland HeightsWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMWho: TeensHow: Registration requiredCost of event: FREEFor more info: Register here
Add to My Macaroni
Tuesday, March 23 - "New Moon" Screening
Where: Mentor LibraryWhen: 6:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Just show upCost of event: FREEFor more info: 440-255-8811
Add to My Macaroni
Wednesday, March 24 - Magazine Bowls for Teens
Where: Willoughby LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: Grades 6-12How: Registration requiredCost of event: FREEFor more info: 440-942-3200
Add to My Macaroni
Thursday, March 25 - Calling All Artists!
Where: Cleveland Heights-University Heights LibraryWhen: n/aWho: TeensHow: Please turn in all submissions by March 31 to the teen office in the main branch of the library at CH-UH.Cost of event: FREEFor more info: www.heightslibrary.org
Add to My Macaroni
Friday, March 26 through Sunday, April 18 - I-X Indoor Amusement Park
Where: International Exposition CenterWhen: n/aWho: EveryoneHow: Tickets requiredCost of event: $9 - $19For more info: 800-897-3942
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 27 through Sunday, March 28 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Where: Cleveland Metroparks ZooWhen: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (also April 3 date)Who: EveryoneHow: Purchase tickets ahead of time. This event sells out fast!Cost of event: Adults: $22.50; Children 2-11: $18.50; Children under 2: FREEFor more info: 216-635-3300
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 27 through Sunday, March 28 - 11th Annual KidShow
Where: Great Lakes MallWhen: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (11am - 6pm on the 28th)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREEFor more info: www.usepromark.com
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 27 - "Print Making" Family Workshop
Where: Children's Museum of ClevelandWhen: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMWho: Recommended for children ages 3 and over.How: Pre-registration required.Cost of event: Workshop fee: $10/project (plus museum admission).For more info: Call 216-791-7114 for more information.
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, March 27 - The Buzzards are Back!
Where: CanalWay CenterWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 8-12 years oldHow: Registration requiredCost of event: 216-206-1000
Add to My Macaroni
Sunday, March 28 - Playhouse Disney Live in Cleveland
Where: Wolstein CenterWhen: 12:00 PM (and 3pm)Who: EveryoneHow: Tickets requiredCost of event: $15 - $45For more info: 800-745-3000, online at ticketmaster.com or in person at Giant Eagle and Macy's.
Add to My Macaroni
Sunday, March 28 - Chemistry Club Child-Only Workshop
Where: Children's Museum of ClevelandWhen: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMWho: Recommended for children ages 4 and older.How: Registration requiredCost of event: Workshop fee: $10/ child. (Non-members must pay additional Museum admission of $7/person if they wish to play in the Museum exhibits).For more info: Call 216-791-7114 x21 for more information and to register.
Add to My Macaroni
Monday, March 29 through Wednesday, March 31 - Babysitting Clinic
Where: University Heights LibraryWhen: 4:00 PM - 6:15 PMWho: Teens ages 11- 18How: Registration required
Cost of event: FREEFor more info: Michele Hirschfeld, 216-932-3600 x290
Add to My Macaroni
Monday, March 29 - Heights Teen Talk Radio
Where: Coventry Village LibraryWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMWho: TeensHow: See more infoCost of event: FREEFor more info: Email David Howell at dhowell@heightslibrary.org or call 216-932-3600 x290
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, April 3 - Annual Egg Hunt in Hershey Children's Garden
Where: Botanical GardensWhen: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 2-10How: Registration requiredCost of event: $8/member child; $12/nonmember child; Free/member adult; $7.50/nonmember adultFor more info: 216-721-1600 x100
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, April 3 - Teen Anime Afternoons
Where: Willowick LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Grades 6-12How: Registration rquiredCost of event: FREEFor more info: 440-943-4151
Add to My Macaroni
Friday, April 16 through Saturday, April 17 - Musical Rainbow Concert: "Sensational Strings"
Where: Severence Hall's Reinberger Chamber HallWhen: 10:00 AM (11am on the 17th)Who: Ages 3-6How: Tickets requiredCost of event: $7For more info: 216-231-1111
Add to My Macaroni
Saturday, April 17 - American Girls Tea Party
Where: Willowick LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Grades 1-3How: Space is limited so sign up early!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: 440-943-4151
Add to My Macaroni
Macaroni Made
Arthur's Back!
Over the years, ARTHUR has celebrated kids with all kinds of abilities and featured many types of friendships. As part of season 13, ARTHUR welcomes back familiar faces and introduces new friends with unique stories to tell. Five new episodes premiere Monday, April 5 on PBS KIDS GO!
One very special episode is "When Carl Met George" - George discovers that Carl has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism, and that Carl sees the world a bit differently than George and many kids. Despite their differences, George and Carl become great pals - and learn a lot from each other. The story is followed by a live-action segment featuring kids with Asperger's and autism.
Macaroni Made
Rock Art!
Saturday, March 20th is the first day of Spring! Although the weather may be a bit too brisk to fully enjoy the season, here is a fun craft you can do in preparation for the warm weather!
Collect a lot of rocks. Be sure there are different sizes and shapes.
Start by choosing the rocks. Flat ones for designs and shapely ones for a pet rock!
Paint the entire rock, top and bottom in one color.
When the first coat of paint dries, paint on the details such as a lady bug, flowers or eyes and whiskers!
Almost any type of acrylic paint will work. Try to find some thick paints so that the rock won't show through.
Kids can love to be creative and your rocks can become a door stop, book end, garden ornament, or paper weight. They make a great gift for grandparents too!
Macaroni Reads
All you have to do is read
Reading aloud to a child is important to their language development and builds a foundation for their future success as a reader. It's a magic moment when a child catches on to the connection between what their parent is reading and the words on the page of a book.
Strong reading skills make everything easier in the education world. And if your child becomes a strong reader it will in turn alleviate pressure when other subjects may present challenges. Children take to reading eagerly and naturally.
A little encouragement of this natural curiosity goes a long way - and the child does all the real work.
Read to Your Child Everyday - it's important to be relaxed and unhurried. If time doesn't permit, bring books along where you go. Even if children are left to explore the books on their own, the fact that you bring books shows the child the importance of reading to you.
Read and Re-Read - Be patient and read your child's favorites a few times, especially if they request them specifically. Kids are new to stories and when something catches them they want to relive it over and over again.
Read it Right - Take the time to read the story well. Children know the difference. If you read without enthusiasm your child will lose interest and probably feel like he's putting you out. If reading becomes a chore or - worse yet - a source of stress, it will have reverse the desired effect.
Choosing the Right Book - Take seriously what your child tells you about the books they like. You'll catch on pretty fast to their interests and you'll be able to guide their choices while respecting their tastes. Go to the library together. Let them respond to what they see and let them have a say in the decision.
Build a Home Library - Think about collecting the classics; you might even discover a forgotten yearning in yourself for a long lost favorite. Give books a place of honor in your home. Teach your children to respect them and care for them.
All you have to do is read.

