Martin’s Big Words

Though the subject matter may seem too brutal for the sensitivities of children, especially little ones, we encourage parents to the find age-appropriate ways to share the history and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with their children. Even children as young as three and four can begin to understand the difference between a person’s skin color and their character–and they should know that there was a time in this country when there were laws–to name one example kids can relate to–forcing children of different skin colors to drink at different water fountains; and that Martin Luther King and many other brave people helped change all that. For young kids (4 and up), one great way of having that conversation is by sharing the wonderful award-winning picture book, “Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” A discussion with older kids can begin by watching his I Have A Dream speech on you tube. Locally, there’s also a lot of special kid-friendly events about MLK this weekend. We hope our list will inspire you.

Gaga Madness

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.</span></p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

Music Together

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Music Together&reg; is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregiver. The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes and movement, and instrument play activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children and easy for parents and caregivers, regardless of their own musical ability.</span></p>