Let Kids Read Sesame Street Stories With MeeGenius

Now that the kiddos are back at school, are they reading on a nightly basis? Help them get into the reading habit by encouraging regular D.E.A.R. (drop everything and read) time. And if they’re hooked on their hi-tech gadgets, you may want to introduce them to MeeGenius, a digital home for children’s book apps, both classic and new.

And get this: MeeGenius, the brainchild of local mom Wandy Hoh, has just teamed up with Sesame Street in an exclusive partnership to publish six books–for children up to age eight–throughout this month. The first, which published Wednesday, is Celebrate School: First Day, and is available for free until Tuesday, September 18! To take advantage of this great offer, use the coupon code “Sesame” at meegenius.com/coupon.

Other books will debut every Wednesday (mark your calendars!) throughout the month, so be sure to check back weekly. Titles will include Count to 10, Elmo and Abby’s Wacky Weather Day, and Elmo and The ABCs of Cookies. So why not take your digital reader (and your kid!) on adventures (think counting cabs, braving a rainy day in Central Park, nibbling on cookies at CRUMBS) and read your way across the city? Best of all, MeeGenius adds features to the digital stories, such as word highlighting and audio playback, as well as questions and interactive fun to engage young minds.

The books can be downloaded to the user’s MeeGenius library and are priced at $3.99-$4.99. For more information, visit meegenius.com

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

Private and group music lessons &amp; dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind &amp; brass instruments, Choir, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Step, African and Modern Dance and more. Helping thousands of students begin and continue on their musical journey since 1998!