Neapolitan Family Digital Issue February 2019

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COMPLIMENTARY

Annual n o i t a c u Ed ry o t c e r i D

Recipes from the Heart Life Skills for Homeschoolers

Coping With a Pet’s Death

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Come Out to the Collier Fair!

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Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 24

50+ Rides • Games • Demolition Derby Family Living & Livestock Competitions Live Music • Food • And So Much More!

Tickets on Sale NOW Megapasses - $26* Child Fair Admission - $5 (5 and under free) Adult Fair Admission - $10 *Service charge added to online orders

Did You Know? The Collier Fairgrounds is not a part of Collier County or State of Florida government and thus receives no tax dollars or other subsidies. We are a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching our community by promoting education and Southwest Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. We accomplish this by producing a first-class 11-day Fair each spring with quality family entertainment and providing facilities and resources for year-round events.

Over the years we have given back to a long list of other not-for profits and charities throughout our community. Your money stays here, and we thank you all for supporting us.

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February 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS

in every issue . . .

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

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FAMILY MOVIE PREVIEWS

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COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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CITY CONNECTION

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COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE

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ESTATE PLANNING

on the cover…

14 Kids and Dentistry. Get answers to your questions about your child’s dental health.

by Dr. Rose Martine Gedeon, DDS 16 Life Skills for Homeschoolers. How to add often overlooked life skills to your homeschool routine.

by Jessica LeBrun

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18 Recipes for Valentine’s Day. Our resident foodie shares recipes that are both delicious and meaningful to her family.

by Anna Snyder 20 Coping With the Death of a Pet. Advice on how to help your family, and yourself, grieve for your pet.

by Katy Clark 22 Celebrate Black History Month. Learn how to talk to your kids about diversity.

by Laura Lyles Reagan

Amaiya and Mehkai Ancirel are the children of Peniel Ancirel and Caroline Carvill of Naples. They both attend Little Ducks Day School. Amaiya, who turns 2 this month, loves learning new things at school, dancing with her brother, and going to Zumbini with mom and dad.

Mehkai, 4, plays soccer with the Optimist Club and loves sports, swimming, painting, music, and going for bike rides.

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23 The Benefits of Learning a Second Language. Why you should encourage and help your child acquire another language.

by Jan Pierce 35 Education Directory.

Your guide to the best preschools, private and charter schools, and providers of homeschool, tutor, and special needs services.

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THIS MONTH: Education

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Co-Publisher Stacy Nicolau snicolau@neafamily.com 239-370-5333 Co-Publisher Leigh Ann Newman lanewman@neafamily.com 239-272-0529 Travel Editor Karen T. Bartlett mostlykidsguides@gmail.com 239-595-9026 Feature Writer Anna Snyder Cover Photographer Peggy Farren www.naplesportraits.com Field Photographer Lisette Morales lisettemoralesart@gmail.com Editorial submissions are welcome. We reserve the right to edit, reject, or comment editorially on all material contributed. We cannot be responsible for return of any unsolicited materials. Articles and advertisements in Neapolitan Family do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher nor does the publisher assume responsibility for statements made by our advertisers or editorial contributors. Acceptance of advertising by Neapolitan Family does not constitute an endorsement of the products, services, or information.

We do not knowingly present any product or service which is fraudulent or misleading in nature. Neapolitan Family is available free of charge at more than 200 distribution points throughout Collier County as well as digitally at neafamily.com. Neapolitan Family is ©2019 by Neapolitan Family Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

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Here at Neapolitan Family the only things we love as much as our families are our pets, because pets are family. My co-publisher Leigh Ann and I feel so lucky that we have a job where we can each work from Local School our own homes; me, with my dogs at my feet Supply Drives: Back to School How you can help all day, and Leigh Ann, with her cats sitting Expo Meet the School on her keyboard swatting at Post-it notes.

Board Candidates This job also allowed me to be home all day The rewards of PTO for the past three months, as our cover dog involvement Marcel sadly fought and lost his battle with Calming back cancer. This loss has devastated my family, to school jitters including our other dog Maysie. The grief is overwhelming at times, but the financial We’re all going Back to School! impact of treating a dog with cancer was huge as well. We did some adjusting in our rainy day fund to give us more time with our companion, but, according to my vet, many people who comfortably can afford routine care for their pets find life-saving treatments beyond their means. So, we decided to compile some resources for vet bill assistance and, for the inevitable losses we all endure as pet parents, ways to help families manage the grief, which you will find on page 20.

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Part of the responsibility of caring for our pets and our children is routine dental hygiene and care. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and on page 14, Dr. Rose Martine Gedeon of the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida answers your questions about keeping your kids’ teeth clean and healthy. February also is National Pet Dental Health Month, so check with your vet to see if they are offering pet dental cleaning specials as well.

This month we also are featuring our annual Education Directory, starting on page 35, which includes area private schools, preschools and other educational providers and resources, as well as information on homeschooling and the benefits of learning a second language. Our directory will be available on neafamily.com all year long, for you to refer to when researching your educational options for the upcoming school year. Don’t forget to check our calendar for school open houses, or contact the schools you are interested in for a tour.

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FAMILY MOVIES

Family Movie Previews for February

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD

THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART

Rated PG for action and some mild rude humor In theaters 2/21 • For kids 5+

Rated PG for some rude humor In theaters 2/8 • For kids 5+

What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon has become an epic trilogy spanning their lives. In this next chapter, Hiccup and Toothless will discover their true destinies: the village chief as ruler of Berk alongside Astrid, and the dragon as leader of his own kind. As both ascend, the darkest threat they’ve yet faced will test the bonds of their relationship like never before.

ISN’T IT ROMANTIC Rated PG-13 for language, some sexual material, and a brief drug reference In theaters 2/14 • For kids 13+ A young woman disenchanted with love mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romantic comedy. Starring Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine, and Priyanka Chopra, the film was directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson.

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This sequel reunites the heroes of Bricksburgh in a new adventure to save their

beloved city. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are now facing a new threat: Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than it can be rebuilt. The battle to defeat the invaders and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet, Lucy/Wyldstyle, Batman, and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is musical. It will test their courage, creativity, and master building skills, and reveal just how special they really are. Voicing the characters are: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Jason Momoa, and Channing Tatum.

FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual material, language throughout, some violence, and drug content In theaters 2/14 • For kids 12+ Inspired by the documentary “The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family” this comedy-drama tells the story of WWE professional wrestler Paige, played by Florence Pugh.

The WWE Studios film features Dwayne Johnson and stars Jack Lowden, Nick Frost, Lena Headey, and Vince Vaughn.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Above, L-R: Dennis, Carly, Cooper, and Brooke Chapman.

Dennis is The Village School of Naples’s new head of school.

Dennis Chapman Named as New Head for The Village School

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he Village School of Naples (TVS) has appointed a new head of school – only the second in the history of TVS. Dennis Chapman replaces Ginger Sauter, who has retired from that post after 25 years.

Chapman comes to TVS from The New School in Arkansas, where he also was head of school. Previously, Chapman was associate head of school at Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, The Village School is a family affair for the Chapmans, as Carly and Cooper attend fourth grade and kindergarten, respectively, while Dennis’ wife, Brooke, is liaison for the school’s parent association.

For more information, visit www.villageschoolnaples.org.

Family Fun Day to Raise Funds for Research into Rare Disease

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ne Small Step is hosting its first event to raise funds and awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder. The family fun day will be held at Estero Community Park on Saturday, Feb. 17, and will feature live entertainment, face painting, kids’ crafts, food trucks, an obstacle course, raffle, silent auction, and more.

PWS is a complex, life-threatening disorder that encompasses a wide range of medical and developmental issues, and for which there is no cure. The most challenging symptom is chronic hunger. PWS tricks the brain into thinking the body is starving, all of the time.

Money raised during the event will go to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, a nonprofit that is working to advance treatment options, eliminate challenges, and find a cure.

For additional information, visit www.fprw.org.

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Above, L-R: Eighth graders Rachel Newman and Ellie Carvajal are Collier County Public School flute players who qualified for the All-State Middle School Band at the recent Florida Music Educator Association’s conference in Tampa.

26 Collier County Students Chosen for State Music Convention

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ollier County was well represented at last month’s Florida Music Educator Association annual conference in Tampa, as 26 middle and high school students from both public and private schools were chosen to participate in band, orchestra, and choral ensembles.

Among the 11 Collier middle school students were flute players Rachel Newman (Pine Ridge Middle School) and Ellie Carvajal (Cypress Palm Middle School), who were selected for the AllState Middle School Band. More than 1,000 students from across the state auditioned last fall for each ensemble.

Collier County Lacrosse Association Hires Former Pro Player

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rett Queener, who played professionally for 10 years with the Premier Lacrosse League and Florida Launch, has been named director of player development by the Collier County Lacrosse Association (CCLAX).

Queener will be coaching the spring season of CCLAX, a feeder lacrosse league of boys ages 5 to 14, as well as training coaches and leading specialty clinics and events with other pro lacrosse players. Queener also is head coach of the varsity lacrosse team at Gulf Coast High School in Naples.

For additional information, visit collierlax.com.

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COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

By Kristine Gill

Preventing School Bus Stop Accidents

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ince the start of the 2018-2019 school year, deputies with our Safety & Traffic Enforcement Bureau (STEB) have been conducting school bus details along routes where bus drivers have witnessed the highest number of infractions.

The details have been done in conjunction with the Collier County Public Schools. During the details, a deputy rides on the school bus, radioing violations to motorcycle deputies on the ground. Using this method, our deputies have been able to directly witness violations and pull over the offenders, issuing citations for those who have broken various traffic laws.

“Generally every year we get complaints either from the school board or from parents at school bus stops,” said Sgt. Terence Smith of STEB. “We wanted to get out there before we get a complaint,” Sgt. Smith said.

The most common complaint the Collier County Sheriff ’s Office receives regarding school buses, according to Sgt. Smith, is for drivers who are passing stopped buses.

Florida law requires motorists to stop upon approaching any school bus displaying its flashing red lights. The only exception is when a vehicle is traveling in the opposite direction of the school bus on a divided highway with an unpaved space of at least five feet or when traveling on a divided highway with a raised median or a

physical barrier.

So far, citations have ranged from passing a school bus to driving without a license to red light running.

Each of the violators caught passing a stopped school bus is given a $268 ticket.

Violators also will face mandatory court appearances for passing on the right side of the school bus where students board the bus.

Sgt. Smith said the initiative was prompted in part by serious injuries to

students boarding buses in other parts of the country last year. Thankfully, no such injury has taken place in our county this year.

If you witness school bus violations along a particular school bus route, report your concerns to the Collier County Sheriff ’s Office’s Zoom Traffic hotline at 239530-9666. Leave a detailed message with your contact information and we will have a STEB deputy in your district look into the problem.

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CITY CONNECTION PARKS DEPT.

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Fabulous February Fun Entertainment, classes, and sports await you at these programs and events offered by the City of Naples Community Services Department.

First Friday Family Art Night Bring your kids (ages 8+) to the Norris Center every month and spend a fun evening together learning a new art form.

In February, you’ll create a quilled card.

Friday, Feb. 1, 7-9:30 p.m. $30 plus $5 supply fee. Preregistration required.

Call 239-213-3058. (755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples) Mommy/Daddy & Me Painting Looking for an evening-out activity you can do with your kids? Fleischmann Park is offering painting night with your child (ages 5+). One parent and one child will each paint a canvas, and the paintings will combine to create a unified masterpiece. Supplies included and step-bystep instruction provided. Friday, Feb. 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35 for one parent and child ($5 extra for day-of registration). Additional fees for additional family members. Call 239-213-3020. (1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples) Art Workshops for Kids Fleischmann Park is hosting themed workshops by The Art Express where your child can make crafts and make new friends. Age levels differ by date and craft.

For February, the offerings are “Young Hearts” for grades K-5 from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, and “Little Valentines” for 18 months to 5 years (with adult) from 10 a.m.-noon on Monday, Feb. 11. $25 includes craft supplies. Call 239-2133020. (1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples) Free Tuesday Morning Nature Talk Series The Naples Preserve continues its tradition of free nature talks featuring guest speakers from natural areas around Southwest Florida. All talks take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Feb. 5, Domestic Cats and Wildlife; Feb. 12, Preparing for Climatechange Driven Sea-level Rise in Southwest Florida; Feb. 19, A Line in Memory: The Seminole Wars of the 19th Century; Feb. 26, The Diamondback Terrapin, Florida’s Forgotten Turtle. Call 239-261-4290.

(1690 Tamiami Tr. N., Naples) Tennis Classes for Kids Arthur Allen Tennis Center offers a variety of classes for kids based on age and level. The Red Ball class (ages 4-6) will help your child develop a good attitude while learning stroke mechanics, handeye coordination, footwork, and ball trajectory. Mondays and Wednesdays with

choice of the 3-4 p.m. or 4-5 p.m. session. The Orange/Green Ball (ages 7+) or Challenger (ages 9+) will help take your child’s game to the next level with an emphasis on advanced skills, strategies, and competitive play. Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Call 239-213-3060 for price and registration. (735 Eighth Ave. S., Naples) Free Concerts at the Bandshell Bring a blanket for the whole family and enjoy free concerts in Cambier Park. Concert schedule: Naples Dixieland Jazz Band on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.; Stardust Memories Big Band on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.; Naples Concert Band on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.; Naples Big Band on Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.; Gulfcoast Big Band on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.; Stardust Memories Big Band on Monday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Call 239-213-3058.

(755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples) Open Gym (Ages 18 Months+) Instill healthy habits for life in your toddler by attending the drop-in Mommy and Me Open Gym on Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. at Fleischmann Park. $6 per child. Call 239-213-3020. (1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples)

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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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By Jennifer Kupiec

A New High School for CCPS

here’s a new high school coming to Collier County … that is, in 2023! The site, currently known as High School “GGG,” is located near Veterans Memorial Elementary and North Naples Middle schools. It will enable Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) to address the overcrowding at the high school level, specifically Gulf Coast High School.

Many people are unaware of the criteria that the district must meet in order to build a new school. We, as a district, cannot just build a school when we feel one is needed. There are state statutes that grant the Florida Department of Education and Board of Governors the power and duty to approve all new traditional public school facilities. We are required to demonstrate the need and receive their approval, which is done through a Plant Survey (facilities inventory and student station data), Capital Outlay Full-time Equivalent projections, and a Facilities Work Plan.

In addition to demonstrating that we have already exceeded capacity at a particular school level, we must also demonstrate that future growth at this level will continue and utilize up to 95% of the new capacity generated within five years of being built.

Yes, the planning for High School GGG has been extensive and the district’s proactive approach should be applauded. In fact, it started more than 20 years ago. The property for the new high school was acquired by the district on July 5, 2001. Thanks to the forethought of past board members and the continuing work of the current board, this new high school should be paid for in full before the first student steps foot on campus. This will mean millions of dollars of savings to taxpayers as the district will not have to take on any debt.

It is an exciting time here at CCPS, and there is much to be done before those front doors open. To keep up to date on the latest news for the new high school, visit collierschools.com/ggg.

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YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH

By Dr. Rose Martine Gedeon, DDS, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida

Kids and Dental Care

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s a pediatric dentist working in both public health and private practice, I find that parents often have similar questions when it comes to their child’s dental health.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) encourages parents and other care providers to help every child establish a dental home by the age of 1.

What is a dental home? A dental home is the ongoing relationship between dentist and patient, inclusive of all aspects of oral health. The dental home should be established no later than 12 months of age to help children and their families institute a lifetime of good oral health. A dental home focuses on preventing dental diseases and providing treatment and referral services to dental specialists when appropriate. Whether this dental home is located in a private practice, a community health center, or at a neighborhood hospital, it should be supervised by dentists trained in primary pediatric care.

Why should my child go to the dentist? The AAPD recommends a child’s first dental visit to occur within six months of the eruption of the first baby teeth, because many children by the age of three already have tooth decay. Also, children who have experienced tooth decay are prone to reoccurring decay. Regular dental visits are important in helping your child stay cavity free.

What are dental caries? Dental caries are tooth decay. It happens when specific types of bacteria produce acid that destroys the enamel (the white part of the tooth) and the dentin (the inner layer of the tooth). Dental caries can cause pain when chewing and sensitivity to sweets and hot or cold foods or drinks.

What can I do to help my child from getting cavities? Visiting the dentist by the time your child is a year old, establishing good oral habits, and avoiding food and beverages that are high in fermentable carbohydrates, such as juices, cookies, candies, sodas, and food that stick to the teeth and are slow to dissolve.

What are good oral habits? Good oral habits should begin before your child begins teething. Caregivers should clean a child’s mouth after feeding. As your child grows older, teeth should be brushed at least two times a day (morning and night) and flossed at least one time (preferably at bedtime). You should start flossing for your child once teeth are touching. Some children might need help from a caregiver in their daily oral hygiene. If you have a teenager, you should check on their oral hygiene at least 2-3 times a week.

What is usually done at my child’s dental visit? A complete dental exam will determine whether your child has cavities. Your child may need x-rays, a dental cleaning, and fluoride. Your dentist will let you know if your child needs to return every six months or more often for a checkup. Your pediatric dentist will also let you know when it is time for your child to see an orthodontist for possible braces and an oral surgeon for a wisdom teeth evaluation.

What is fluoride and does my child need it? The AAPD affirms that fluoride is important in the prevention of caries and that it is safe and effective. Your child can get fluoride both systemi14

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cally, such as in drinking water, and topically, such as in toothpaste or professionally administered at the dentist. Research shows that tooth brushing with fluoride significantly reduces the formation of dental caries in baby teeth.

How much toothpaste should I use when my child brushes their teeth? Use no more than a smear or rice-size amount of fluoridated toothpaste for children less than three years of age or if your child is unable to spit after brushing. A pea-size amount of fluoridated toothpaste is appropriate for children ages three to six.

Parents or caregivers should apply the toothpaste on the toothbrush for their child when they are younger.

How can I get my child to brush? When your child is younger than three years old or has some special needs, it is recommended that parents or caregivers brush the child’s teeth. As they grow older, children can brush with minimal or no supervision after meals, but at bedtime an adult should brush. Parents can make it a fun experience by singing a fun song, buying a toothbrush that your child has chosen, and using kid’s toothpaste. You can also brush your teeth as a family.

My dentist told me that my child has a cavity; should the cavity be fixed? Depending on the size of the cavity, your dentist will let you know what type of treatment will be needed to treat the decay. It is important to fix a cavity on a baby tooth if needed to prevent the cavity from getting larger, dental abscesses, or even extraction of the tooth.

Now that my child has permanent teeth, I was told he needs sealants. What are sealants? Sealants protect the chewing surface of the tooth (back teeth) where most cavities in children are found. They are made of clear or shaded plastic and keep your child’s teeth cavity free. Sealants can last for years if your child has good oral hygiene and does not bite on hard objects and foods such as hard candies. Your pediatric dentist will check the sealants at each checkup and recommend repair or re-application as necessary. Sealants also can be placed on baby molars when needed, such as for kids that are at high risk for cavities.

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ESTATE PLANNING

By Norell Albanis

Avoid This Major Mistake When Adding an IRA to Your Estate Plan

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ome people assume that because they’ve named a specific heir as the beneficiary of their IRA in their will or trust that there’s no need to list the same person again as beneficiary in their IRA paperwork. Because of this, they often leave the IRA beneficiary form blank or list “my estate” as the beneficiary.

But this is a major mistake – and one that can lead to serious complications and expense.

IRAs aren’t like other estate assets First off, your IRA is treated differently than other assets, such as a car or house, in that the person you name on your IRA’s beneficiary form is the one who will inherit the account’s funds, even if a different person is named in your will or in a trust. Your IRA beneficiary designation controls who gets the funds, no matter what you may indicate elsewhere.

Given this, you must ensure your IRA’s beneficiary designation form is up to date and lists either the name of the person you want to inherit your IRA, or the name of the trustee of your trust, if you want it to go to a revocable living trust or special IRA trust you’ve prepared. For example, if you listed an ex-spouse as the beneficiary of your IRA and forget to change it to your current spouse, your ex will get the funds when you die, even if your current spouse is listed as the beneficiary in your will.

Probate problems Moreover, not naming a beneficiary, or naming your “estate” in the IRA’s beneficiary designation form, means your IRA account will be subject to the court process called probate. Probate costs unnecessary time and money and guarantees your family will get stuck in court.

When you name your desired heir on the IRA beneficiary form, those funds will be available almost immediately to the named beneficiary following your death, and the money will be protected from creditors. But if your beneficiary has to go through probate to claim the funds, he or she might have to wait months, or even years, for probate to be finalized.

Plus, your heir may also be on the hook for attorney and executor fees, as well as potential liabilities from creditor claims, associated with probate, thereby reducing the IRA’s total value.

ineligible for a valuable tax-savings option known as the “stretch provision” that would be available had you named the appropriate beneficiary.

Typically, when an individual is named as the IRA’s beneficiary, he or she can choose to take only the required minimum distributions over the course of his or her life expectancy.

“Stretching” out the payments in this way allows for much more tax-deferred growth of the IRA’s invested funds and minimizes the amount of income tax due when withdrawals are made.

However, if the IRA’s beneficiary designation lists “my estate” or is left blank, the option to stretch out payments is no longer available. In such cases, if you die before April 1 of the year you reach 70½ years old (the required beginning date for distributions), your estate will have to pay out all of the IRA’s funds within five years of your death. If you die after age 70½, the estate will have to make distributions over your remaining life expectancy.

This means the beneficiary who eventually gets your IRA funds from your estate will have to take the funds sooner, and pay the deferred taxes upon distribution. This limits the opportunity for additional tax-deferred growth of the account and requires him or her to pay a potentially hefty income tax bill.

A simple fix Fortunately, preventing these complications is easy – just be sure to name your chosen heir as beneficiary in your IRA paperwork (along with a couple alternate beneficiaries). And remember to update the named beneficiary if your life circumstances change, such as after a death or divorce. If you create a trust, a common tool used to avoid probate and control the way you devise assets to heirs, you can name your trust as the beneficiary on your retirement account. And as long as your trust is carefully drafted, your beneficiaries can take advantage of tax deferred growth.

Reduced growth and tax savings Another big problem caused by naming your estate in the IRA beneficiary designation or forgetting to name anyone at all is that your heir will lose out on an important opportunity for tax savings and growth of the funds. This is because the IRS calculates how the IRA’s funds will be dispersed and taxed based on the owner’s life expectancy. Since your estate is not a human, it’s NEAPOLITANfamily • February 2019

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EDUCATION

By Jessica LeBrun

Adding Life Skills to Your Homeschool Routine

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hen my husband and I originally discussed homeschooling, one of the big deciding factors was that we would have more opportunities to teach real life skills to our children.

I pictured myself teaching them to cook, starting a garden and growing our own food, building things, and involving them in things like business and taxes. I set out with the best intentions. A few months into homeschooling, I looked back to realize we had done a lot of worksheets and zero life skills, unless you count making cookies from pre-made dough.

More seasoned homeschoolers had previously warned me that I would try to imitate school at home during my first year. I nodded politely while reassuring myself in my head that I knew better.

After all, I knew the reasons I wanted to homeschool. Yet there I was, demanding my son sit and do worksheet after worksheet, never making time for anything else. I felt like public school didn’t offer

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enough recess time for a kindergartener, yet I made my son a prisoner of our dining room table.

It was then that I took a step back, reminded myself why we chose homeschool to begin with, and changed our homeschool routine. Adding life skills to your homeschool curriculum may seem like something that is just going to happen naturally, when in reality it’s something you have to be intentional about.

Planning ahead of time I thought that I would effortlessly include the kids in life skills throughout each day, but that wasn’t happening as I just tried to get through my chores as quickly as possible. I had to become much more intentional about what skills we were going to cover and when. I started by making a list of things I would like the kids to learn, keeping in mind what is reasonable at their age. I keep the list in my weekly lesson plans book, so as I plan the week

ahead I am reminded to work in time for life skills.

Just the simple task of seeing that list and adding to it often keeps it in the forefront of my mind, and I find it easier to stop and include them in things I am doing throughout the day. I’ve been surprised to see how they have changed in a short time, proudly taking the initiative to do things they’ve learned need to be done around the house. I am starting to see myself become less of a control freak too, with practice.

Logging life skills As a new homeschool parent, I felt paranoid about keeping a portfolio of our work. It felt like it didn’t happen, or didn’t matter, if it wasn’t somehow logged in the portfolio. To calm my nerves, I started making logs and certificates for life skills. I thought this step was more for me so I didn’t stress, but it turns out it’s highly motivating for the kids as well. It gives them a sense of accomplishment that NEAPOLITANfamily • February 2019

makes them want to learn and do more.

Being open to learning new skills: I never even learned to iron clothes when I was growing up and still don’t know how to sew. I mentioned building things and gardening, yet I’ve never actually done either. One thing I love about intentionally teaching life skills to our kids is that I get to learn along with them. I probably would never take the time to teach myself some of these things if it wasn’t for homeschooling.

It’s fun to learn new things together. In doing so, we are teaching another life skill – to always be open to learning new things, and willing to jump in and figure things out!

As the kids get older the options for life skills they can learn obviously increase.

Many of the homeschoolers I know do personal finance and leadership classes in high school, among other things. Keep a list that you and your children can add to whenever new ideas come to mind, and be intentional about making those things happen!

Here are some great resources for incorporating more life skills into your homeschool curriculum: Skilltrekker.com. This site is all about teaching kids of all ages life skills.

Study.com. For older kids, this site has tons of online courses.

Jam.com. Online courses for kids that range from cooking, music, animation, building machines, and more.

RaddishKids.com. A cooking club for kids.

JESSICA LeBRUN is wife to Chris, and mom to Kaiper, Alana, two silver lab pups, and another boy due in March. She is a freelance website and blog developer, writer, and aspiring author. Her blog, onmoxieandmotherhood. com, is about all things family, motherhood, working from home, homeschooling, and more.

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COOKING

By Anna Snyder

Family Recipes from the Heart for Valentine’s Day

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alentine’s Day holds a special place in my heart, and it’s not because of romantic love. My mom adores Valentine’s Day, and she has created various traditions surrounding the holiday. Growing up, she taped pieces of candy in the shape of a heart on our bathroom mirror for us to find when we woke up. She always made a special dinner and served it at our fancy dining room table (complete with personalized place cards and love notes). And there were always a couple of small gifts for each of us. In the bleak, desolate, slushy, gloomy Illinois winter, it was an event we looked forward to each year.

I’m not suggesting you do this, and I’m definitely not suggesting you post it on social media. You see, I have utterly failed in carrying the torch in this area, and I’d prefer not to compare myself to you, which I will inevitably do. However, if you would like to make Valentine’s Day special for your family, I have a few recipes to share in honor of love. And, who knows, maybe this will be the year I pull it together for my own little family.

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Heart-Shaped Pizza Y Y Y (Adapted from pauladeen.com) Y A friend of mine used to get Middle Eastern take-out food and go see a movie each year Y with her husband on Valentine’s Day. Thirteen years of marriage and four kids later, Y they now make heart-shaped pizza each Valentine’s Day with their girls. It’s simple and Y special.

Y Y 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast Y 2 tablespoons sugar Y 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Y 2 teaspoons salt Y 2 cups warmed water Y Y In a stand mixer with a hook attachment, place the warm water, yeast, and sugar, along Y with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Allow to sit until yeast begins to foam (about 10 minutes).

Y Add flour and salt, and mix the dough until it is smooth and pulls away from the side Y of the bowl. Drizzle half of the remaining olive oil over the top of the dough. Turn the dough over in the bowl cover and allow it to rise to approximately twice its size (about Y an hour). Punch the dough down, and pour out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the Y dough for a couple minutes. Place it back in a bowl and drizzle with the remaining olive Y oil. Turn over the dough, cover, and allow to rise a second time for about an hour. After Y it has risen, punch it down again.

Y Form the dough into two large heart-shaped pizza crusts. Add your pizza sauce of Y choice, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, any toppings your family enjoys, and bake in the Y oven at 500 for about 10-12 minutes.

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Mocha Coconut Brownies Y Not Your Mama’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Y (Significantly adapted from somewhere on Y (Originally called Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers 45 years ago when my mom began adapting the internet) Y this recipe, but I changed the name. Chalk it up to poetic license.)

These decadent brownies have lots of in- Y Well, they may not be your mama’s cookies, but they’re MY mama’s cookies. My mother gredients and lots of steps. They’re for spe- Y makes one type of cookie; she does not deviate from this recipe. And, she’s made them regucial occasions only, but I chose to make Y larly – probably once a week – as long as I can remember. They are her gift of love to friends, them for my husband when he was just Y neighbors, family members, and anyone in need of encouragement. my crush, and I gave them to him as he Y 1 stick butter was about to go on a family trip. They Y ¼ of a 15 ounce tub of Earth Balance “buttery spread” (or another stick of butter) seemed to cement his attraction to me, ½ cup brown sugar and they scored major points for me with Y ½ cup cane sugar his parents and sister. I’ve made them for Y 2 eggs Y 1 teaspoon vanilla over 10 years, and they are delicious.

Y 2 cups whole wheat flour Brownies: Y 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, softened Y 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 1½ -2 cups quick oats 4 eggs Y 10 oz. dark chocolate chip morsels 1 teaspoon vanilla Y ½-1 cup chopped raw pecans 2 cups flour Y ½ cup raw sunflower seeds ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Y Red, white, and pink peanut M&Ms ½ teaspoon cream of tartar Y Preheat the oven to 375. Cream the butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift to3 tablespoons instant coffee dissolved into 1½ tablespoons Y gether flour, soda, and salt, and beat into the mixture. Add oats, chocolate chips, pecans, hot water Y and sunflower seeds. Spoon onto an ungreased baking sheet, and then place one peanut Filling: Y M&M at the center of each cookie. Bake 12-15 minutes.

1 package (14 oz.) flaked coconut Y YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened Y condensed milk The Proposal Granola Y Heart-Shaped Fantasy Fudge Y 2 teaspoons vanilla Y Y (Adapted from the recipe on the back of the (Recipe courtesy of my mother, who has been Frosting: Y Kraft Marshmallow Crème jar many years ago) Y making this granola for over 40 years) ¾ sugar Y Y ¼ cup milk Snyder family fudge is beyond compare, Y When my parents were dating, my mom Y 2 tablespoons butter and my sister-in-law made it for my Y always made my dad batches of granola.

1 cup marshmallows Y brother-in-law while they were dating as a And, legend has it, while he was enjoying 1 cup chocolate chips Y Valentine’s Day gift. She even cut it into Y a bowl of it one day, standing in his apart2 tablespoons instant coffee Y heart-shaped pieces with a cookie cutter. Y ment kitchen with my mom, he popped dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water Y So sweet, so romantic, and so delicious! Y the question, “So, do you think we should Preheat oven to 350. For the brownie Y Y get married?” Through today’s cultural batter, cream together the softened but3 cups sugar Y lens, that kind of proposal sounds unY ter and sugar. Add in eggs, instant coffee ¾ cup butter Y planned, almost theoretical, and offensive, Y 2 ⁄3 cup evaporated milk mixture, and vanilla. Sift together flour, Y but that was how broke college students did cocoa, and cream of tartar, and gradually Y (approximately a 5 oz. can) Y it back then. It’s 40 years later, and they’re add it into the mixture. Spread half of the Y 1 package semi-sweet (12 oz.) chocolate chips Y still in love. And, she still makes him graY brownie mixture onto a greased 9x13 inch 1 jar marshmallow crème (7 oz.)

Y nola, although the amount of maple syrup Y baking dish. Combine the coconut filling 1 cup nuts (optional) Y has decreased significantly over the years in ingredients, and spread onto the brownie Y 1 teaspoon vanilla mixture. Top the filling with the remain- Y Y proportion to my father’s metabolism.

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Combine ing brownie mixture. Bake the brownies Y Y ½ cup olive oil for 40 minutes. Let them cool completely. Y sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan, and Y ½ cup honey or maple syrup 3 cups organic oats bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.

To make the frosting, stir the sugar, milk, Y Continue boiling for 5 minutes over medi- Y 1 cup raw cashews and butter in a small saucepan over meY um heat, and stir constantly. Remove from Y 1 cup raw sunflower seeds dium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add Y ½ cup almonds in the marshmallows and chocolate chips, Y heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. ½ cup walnut halves Y Add marshmallow crème, nuts, and vanilla, Y and remove from heat. Stir until both are melted. Add in the coffee dissolved in wa- Y and beat the mixture. Pour into baking Y Preheat oven to 325. Mix all ingredients ter. Cool the mixture for 25 minutes or so, Y dish, and allow the fudge to cool completely Y together and bake for about 30 minutes, and then spread on the cooled brownies. Y before cutting into small squares (or hearts). Y turning every 10 minutes.

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PETS

By Katy Clark

Helping Your Family Cope With the Death of a Pet

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ecently, our beloved family pet, Scooter, lost her battle with a chronic illness. When it came time to say goodbye, our whole family experienced profound grief. It was devastating!

When I learned that research has shown that losing a pet can be just as painful as losing a relative or friends, I was not surprised.

As we dealt with our grief, a few things made the experience a tiny bit more bearable. If your family is facing or has faced the loss of a pet, then perhaps these things will help you cope with pet loss grief. My hope is that you and your kids may find comfort, too.

Maintain routines with your other pets If you have other living pets, then try to maintain their routines. Remember they are grieving the loss of a companion, too.

Animals, like kids, thrive on routine and structure. So it is important to walk and feed them at the same time as usual. Also, be understanding about any behavior changes, such as hiding, that may be their way of dealing with the loss.

Memorialize your pet As time passed, our family was able to deal with our grief by memorializing Scooter’s memory. I gave each of my children pic-

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tures of them with her. My daughter displayed them on her desk while my son quietly kept them in a stack by his bedside. I made a photo book of all our pictures of her. Both the process of creating the book and the end result were cathartic. Finally, our family decided we wanted to display her footprints the vet had cast on her last day. We see them daily in a special place.

Books My daughter and I checked out many books from the library on losing a pet. The children’s librarian was so helpful in this regard, guiding us toward books that were the appropriate level for my daughter and not too babyish.

In particular, I liked a non-fiction book that had short, simple ways to grieve called, “Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids”.

It wasn’t aimed at pet loss in particular, but it was helpful in providing acceptance of grief and ways to survive/manage it.

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Where to Find Financial Assistance

Honoring Your Pet

When your pet needs life-saving veterinary care to diagnose and treat a disease, the cost can run hundreds or thousands dollars per month. Unfortunately, many people are forced to either euthanize their pet or surrender their pet to a shelter because they are unable to pay the bills. Here are some vet bill assistance resources, who also take donations.

• If your children are older, encourage them to have a say in the decision to end your pet’s suffering and to accompany your pet to the vet so they can see that euthanasia is peaceful and not painful. For younger children, being honest about the pet’s future and reassuring them that their pet will not feel fear or pain is just as important.

• Have a memorial service for your pet. Family and friends can write letters about their favorite memories with the pet and read them aloud.

• Donate to a local animal shelter or a vet bill relief organization in memory of your loved one.

• If possible, make a paw print of your pet prior to their passing, and frame it. Many pet cremation services offer a ceramic paw print plate or memento as an option.

• Purchase a wooden urn for your pet’s ashes with an engraved image or a photo frame.

• Plant a tree at your pet’s burial site of their body or their ashes.

• Honor your pet by adopting a rescue pet.

Paws 4 a Cure • www.paws4acure.org This organization helps cats and dogs regardless of breed, age, or diagnosis. Pet “parents” with a limited ability to pay for care may qualify for assistance with vet bills.

Brown Dog Foundation, Inc. • www.browndogfoundation.org If your pet is diagnosed with an illness and is likely to respond well to treatment, but you don’t have the funds available to cover the vet bill, turn to the Brown Dog Foundation. It was created to help pets whose families aren’t able to do so themselves.

The Pet Fund • www.thepetfund.com While expenses are an inevitable part of the responsibility of owning companion animals, The Pet Fund assists owners in covering medical costs of chronic conditions beyond the normal expenses of vaccination, spay and neuter surgeries, food, and routine veterinary care.

Magic Bullet Fund • themagicbulletfund.org This fund assists with cancer treatment bills for dogs.

Ways to fill the pet void before you are ready to add a new member to the family • Volunteer as a family at a shelter or rescue.

• Go to a Pups ‘n’ Books event at the Collier County Library to read to PAWS Assistance Dogs.

• Offer to pet sit or walk a neighbor’s dog.

—Stacy Nicolau

these things would help, but they did. When I got sad, they took my mind off my grief and focused it on the sensation of smelling or touching. Plus, it touched me so much that my daughter wanted to help me with my sadness!

Talking or not talking about it Personally, I needed to talk about Scooter. Her good qualities, fond memories, even the events of her last weekend and having to take her to the vet. Talking helped me. Meanwhile, it did not help my husband or my daughter with their pet loss grief.

They did not want to talk about it as it made them too sad.

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Loving again About two months after Scooter was gone, we realized that it was not so painful to think about cats anymore. And while we missed Scooter, we also missed having a furball around to love.

There are so many cats who need homes that we decided to adopt two cats together. These two do not replace Scooter, but they make our hearts swell again.

I hope that if you have lost a pet, that you have found your way back to a good place again. Other people who have lost a pet get it; don’t worry about those who do not understand.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

By Laura Lyles Reagan

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r. Martin Luther King, Jr., quotes may abound this time of year, for MLK Day of Service or Black History Month, but perhaps it’s worthy to go back to his last, but timeless, Christmas sermon. “The Christmas hope for peace and goodwill toward all men can no longer be dismissed as a kind of pious dream of some utopia. If we don’t have good will toward men in this world, we will destroy ourselves by the misuse of our own instruments and our own power.”

Regardless of your politics on the issues of the day, race is on the evening news. Our children are often exposed to very adult conversations about race. This reality may beg the question, how do I talk about race with my child? As with any issue, behaviorists tell us, the first rule of thumb is to model the behavior you want.

1. Practice diversity. Be a good race relations role model.

Demonstrate positive race relations in practical ways in your own life by demonstrating diversity. Ask yourself, do I have friends of other races? If most of your friends are from your own race and culture, you may want to consider opportunities for you and your child to interact with other races and cultures. Attend a different church on Sunday. Observe how they worship. Find something to appreciate about it and comment on it to your child.

You may find yourself asking, do I openly and verbally ap-

preciate other races and cultures in front of my child? If you see a television program about a different culture, use the opportunity to discuss a different way of life and worldview. Find one thing you like about it and state it out loud.

2. Listen first. Don’t assume shared understandings about race. Sociologist assert that children construct differences and similarities differently than adults. Children notice differences quite early developmentally but it may be for reasons that interest children, and not as adults define the difference. A teacher noticed that six-year-old girls on a playground were not playing with one girl in particular, who was African American. The astute teacher listened first before intervening and found that the majority of the girls preferred to play with girls who wore their hair with ribbons instead of girls who didn’t use ribbons. The African American girl didn’t use ribbons in her hair. She was excluded from conversations and games. The girls were not excluding her because of race but because of ribbons. To adult eyes, the game looked racist but to the children controlling the game, it made sense. The teacher then noticed one girl sharing her ribbons with the African American girl. The teacher chose to intervene in that moment and praised the sharing behavior.

She talked about inclusion.

3. Answer your child’s questions about race and culture in an age appropriate way. Psychiatrist Alvin Poussaint, M.D, states that there are two critical development ages when race and culture questions are likely to occur: ages six to eight years old and the teenage years. These are times when the child’s world is expanding and values are forming or solidifying. Responding to a child’s questions at these stages in simple, honest terms is important. Even a response of “I don’t know” or “let’s read about that” can show you are open to learning about different cultures, customs, and communities.

When your child comes home and declares a classmate has an Asian mom and a black dad and says, “Isn’t that weird? You may choose to say, “Not weird, just different.” When your teen asks, what you think about his school renaming its sports teams because Native Americans find “Redskins” to be offensive, you can use it as an opportunity to discuss your own believes about racial slurs while demonstrating respect that others might not see it the same way.

If we heed Dr. King’s words, vision, and example, we can intervene on the divisions in the nation, in our own homes every day.

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EDUCATION

By Jan Pierce

Your Child and the Benefits of Learning a Second Language

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e hear so much these days about a “globally diverse community” and, well, we should because our children will have the opportunity to travel more than we ever did and will be exposed to many diverse cultures in their lifetime. One way to help prepare young children for their future in the adult world is to expose them to a second language at an early age.

Studies show that there are optimal times for the brain to “hear” and be able to duplicate correctly the sounds of a second language. The earlier the exposure begins, the better to achieve native-like grammar and pronunciation. Research also shows that immersion in a language is far better than introducing a new language in several lessons a week. The learner needs opportunities to hear, imitate sounds, and absorb grammatical patterns. While there is a lot of ongoing discussion on how and when to learn a second language, scholars agree there are definite benefits, including: • enjoyment of communication increases with development of several languages; • a greater appreciation of diversity is developed; • success in English is also increased;

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• the brain is able to “compartmentalize” different languages with no confusions; • students who know several languages score higher on standardized tests such as the SAT; • math scores and problem solving abilities are increased; • multilingual individuals are better prepared to find jobs in business, politics, the military, and other global professions.

Some children have a greater aptitude for language learning than others. This aptitude is broken down into skills that include sensitivity to sound and structure for learning pronunciation and grammar, and memory for learning new words and meanings.

If your school offers second languages, that’s wonderful. If not, perhaps you can find local language centers or schools specializing in immersion language instruction.

Another way to approach instruction of a second language is the use of various pre-packaged programs at home. They usually include a combination of books, workbooks, and DVDs or CDs. Here are some of the best:

Muzzy. French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Chinese.

Language Adventure. Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, and German.

Eazyspeak. French, Spanish, and German.

Jumpstart. French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Kidspeak. Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Hebrew.

Language learning websites for children are a wonderful way to gain language exposure. Try Chillola, Duolingo, Kids Web Japan, or Voyage Kids.

And finally, even selective television watching can offer a bilingual component to a child’s life. So give your children or grandchildren a boost in their overall learning and open doors to future travel, careers, and love of communicating in our ever-expanding global community. Expose them to a second or third language and, here’s a great idea, why don’t you join in the fun and begin to learn a new language right along with your kids!

JAN PIERCE, M.Ed., is the author of “Homegrown Readers and Homegrown Family Fun”.

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5:00 p.m. Kid’s Night Out. A great opportunity to encourage children in fun and engaging activities in a safe and friendly environment. Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples. Visit ww.greaternaplesymca.org.

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5:30 p.m. Candy Cane Workshop. Join us for a sweet time creating a candy cane heart for your Valentine. All supplies provided. Limit two per person. Ages 8-17. Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org.

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5:00 p.m. Whirl and Twirl Class. Ages 4+.

Join the fun in our weekly tumbling class taught by Michelle Lee of TriTone Fit. $20 per class. InPlay Family Fun, 4035 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples. Call 239-963-9716 or check www.inplayfamilyfun.com.

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4:00 p.m. Black History Month Celebration. Come enjoy some cake and take part in a quiz about famous African Americans. Prizes for all participants. Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check collierlibrary.org.

3:00 p.m. Girls on the Run Spring Season Begins. Empowering young women with critical social/emotional life skills through a positive youth development afterschool program. Located at various Collier County schools and community sites. Visit gotrswfl.org.

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10:00 a.m. Toddler Time. Wednesdays & Sundays. A time for little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under parental supervision, without interference from the big kids. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 14181 S. Tamiami Tr., Fort Myers. Visit fortmyersstore. skyzone.com.

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6 4:30 p.m. Me Day, Not V-Day. Want a break from the lovey-dovey decorations? Join us as we celebrate ourselves for the holiday and find empowerment through self-appreciation. East Naples Branch Library, 8787 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check collierlibrary.org.

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7:00 p.m. Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. Through Sunday. Centers for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. Call 239495-8989 or check www. artcenterbonita.org.

4:00 p.m. Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out. Drop off your kiddos on Valentine’s Day for a night out.

Bounce houses, crafts, movies, and popcorn. Pizza is included. Whiz Kids, 1050 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. Call 239-263-7017 or visit whizkidsnaples.com.

11:00 a.m. Greek Festival. Through Feb. 10. Find the best of Greek food, dance, music, arts, and entertainment at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 AirportPulling Rd., Naples. Free admission today until 2:00 p.m. Visit stkatherine.net.

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11:00 a.m. BaconFest. A family oriented food festival that celebrates all things bacon. Naples Airport South Terminal Lawn, 160 Aviation Dr. N., Naples. Visit www. baconfestnaples.com.

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5:30 p.m. Parents’ Night Out. Ages 2.511 years. 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Join us for a evening full of laughter, surprises, activity, and great friends. My Gym, 13020 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-431-6499 or check www.mygym.com.

10:30 a.m. Science Saturday. A free family event for all ages. Live science demonstrations and interactive exhibits featuring dozens of Collier County science and wildlife partners. Seacrest Country Day School, 7100 Davis Blvd., Naples. Call 239793-1986 or check www. seacrest.org.

7:00 p.m. First Friday Family Art Night. Spend a fun evening as a family learning a new art form. $30 plus $5 supply fee. The Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Call 239-2133058 to register or visit naplesgov.com.

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10:00 a.m. Creaky Crickets. Also Feb. 5.

For 18 months to 5 years.

Multi-sensory, interactive activities, stories, and crafts.

Meet ambassador animals.

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6:00 p.m. Museum Night Out: Retro Game Night. Revisit your childhood game closet. Play games and enjoy the ice cream sundae bar, all free. All ages. RSVP recommended. Naples Depot Museum, 1051 5th Ave. S., Naples. Call 239-252-8419 or visit colliermuseums. com.

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2:00 p.m. Teen Movie Series: Venom. Bring your friends, enjoy some popcorn and refreshments, and watch Venom on our big screen.

Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org.

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11:30 a.m. Family Book Club. Join us as a family and discuss this month’s pick. Stop by the circulation desk to check out the February book.

Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org.

9:00 a.m. Pee Wee Play Dates. Wednesdays. Ages 9 months to preK. Have fun with our toys and games and listen to music. Drop-in program, no registration required.

Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or visit collierlibrary.org.

5:00 p.m. Sensory Night at C’mon.

Lighting and sound are muted. Cool down spaces provided. Limited participation. Registration is required. C’mon, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples.

Call 239-514-0084 or check www.cmon.org.

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10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Mini Wonders.

Toddler fun and activities dedicated to our little learners 5 and younger. This week’s theme is Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp. C’mon, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-514-0084 or check www.cmon.org.

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3:00 p.m. Mini Moo Petting Zoo. Pet and feed a variety of animals.

All Ages. Registration is not required. Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check collierlibrary.org.

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Call for appointment. Auditions for Willy Wonka Jr. Also Feb. 26. All youth are welcome to audition or participate. Performances May 17-18. Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. Call 239495-8989 or visit www. artcenterbonita.org. 25

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9:00 a.m. Full STEAM Ahead Mini Camp.

Stude nts wil l re ceive STEAM enrichment and participate in guided activities. Extended hours care (8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, 2655 Northbrooke Dr., Naples.

Check fullsteamaheadfl. com or call 239-451-3142.

9:30 a.m. One Small Step Family Fun Day. To raise money for Prader-Willi Research. Face painting, crafts, obstacle course, food trucks, raffle, and silent auction. Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. Call 239-498-0415 or check www.fprw.org.

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YOUR COMMUNITY FEBRUARY EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS: To submit your event for both our online and print calendars, go to the Calendar at neafamily.com and follow the instructions for inputting event information.

The deadline for print calendar events is the 12th of the month preceding publication. You can submit events anytime for the online calendar.

Note: Please check dates and times before attending events. As we do not enter all calendar data, we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

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1 FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. Find It Fridays. Kids enjoy a scavenger hunt all day. Located at Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs. Call 239-9922591 or visit evergladeswondergardens.com.

9:30 a.m. Messy Michelangelos. Sensory play.

Get messy, make masterpieces, then leave the clean up to us. Caregiver & Me, 0-4 years. Located at Whiz Kids, 1050 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. Call 239263-7017 or check www.fimnaples.com.

10:00 a.m. Storytime with Miss Mary Ellen. Join us for reading, singing, and coloring in a fun-filled atmosphere. Located at Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Tr. N., Naples. Visit stores.barnesandnoble.com.

10:30 a.m. WONDER in the Garden. Every day, imagine, create, and explore with lessons and activities. Located at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. Visit naplesgarden.org.

4:00 p.m. Family Night. $7 per child. Located at Whiz Kids, 1050 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. Visit whizkidsnaples.com or call 239-263-7017.

5:30 p.m. Logiscool Open House. Come learn about our programs for kids, including fun-based after-school coding classes. Located at Logiscool, 1715 Heritage Tr., Suite 203, Naples. Call 239-673-0051 or check www.logiscool.com.

7:00 p.m. First Friday Family Art Night (ages 8+). Ages 8+. Spend a fun evening as a family learn-

ing a new art form. $30 plus $5 supply fee. Located at Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Call 239-213-3058 to register or visit naplesgov.com.

7:00 p.m. School Age Open Gym. For kids in grades K-8. Join us for lots of fun. Supervised but not structured. No parents. $10 per child. Located at Naples Progressive Gymnastics, 4795 Mercantile Ave., #3, Naples. Call 239-455-3700.

7:00 p.m. Supervised Drop-off Open Gym. Ages 5-13. Drop off your child or stay and watch. $10. Located at Gymnastic World, 2187 Trade Center Way, Naples. Visit gwnaples.com or call 239-592-0608.

2 SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. CCPS STEAM Conference. This day of hands-on academic fun begins with an opening celebration. Located at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center, 5775 Osceola Tr., Naples. Call 239-377-0001 or check www.collierschools.com.

9:00 a.m. Science Saturdays. Spend the day enjoying programs, labs, and activities centered around a different science theme each week. Located at Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd., Naples. Call 239-5305940 or check www.rookerybay.org.

9:00 a.m. Free Zoo Admission. Admission is free on the first Saturday of every month for Collier County residents with ID. Located at Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples. Call 239-2625409 or check napleszoo.org.

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9:00 a.m. Kids Workshops. Ages 5-12. Located at Home Depot, 2251 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. Call 239-597-1515 or visit homedepot.com.

10:00 a.m. Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit Opening Day. Through May 5. This new exhibit will transport kids back to the time of dinosaurs and encourage basic scientific learning through fun, hands-on activities. Located at C’mon, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-514-0084 or check www.cmon.org.

10:00 a.m. Free Kid’s Fishing. We supply the rods, reels, bait, and knowledge.

Located at Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Dr., Fort Myers. Call 239-4617800 or check www.basspro.com.

10:30 a.m. Pups n’ Books. Stop by to read to a dog or just to pet one. Dogs are provided by PAWS Assistance and Therapy Dogs. All ages. Registration not required. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Call 239252-5135 or visit collierlibrary.org.

10:00 a.m. Ciclovia Immokalee. This monthly free family event promotes healthy living. Located at Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239-252-4449 or check ifas.ufl.edu for additional information.

10:30 a.m. Science Saturday. A free family event for all ages. Live science demonstrations. Interactive exhibits featuring dozens of Collier County science and wildlife partners. Located at Seacrest Country Day School, 7100 Davis Blvd., Naples. Call 239-793-1986 or check www.seacrest.org for additional information.

12:00 p.m. Logiscool Open House. Come learn about our programs for kids, including fun-based after-school coding classes. Located at Logiscool, 1715 Heritage Tr., Suite 203, Naples. Call 239-673-0051 or check www.logiscool.com.

1:00 p.m. Autism Spectrum Playgroup. Saturdays. Open to ages 5-16. $10 per child. Located at Christ Community Church, 4050 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.

Call 239-910-0712 or visit www.fi-florida.org.

1:00 p.m. Groundhog’s Day Puzzle Contest. Get your best puzzle minds together to compete as a team to win our puzzle challenge! There will be divisions for adults and kids. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples.

Call 239-252-5135 or visit collierlibrary.org.

2:00 p.m. Alligator Interactive. You purchase a ticket for a bait fish at guest services, we tie it on the end of bamboo pole and you literally feed the alligators. Every day.

We buy & sell gently used kids stuff • Clothing (newborn to size 16), toys, baby furniture, equipment and more.

• We pay cash on the spot.

• No appointment necessary; clothes must be freshly laundered and brought in a plastic container.

13560 Tamiami Trail N #4, Naples

239-596-6096

Also in: Fort Myers at 239-274-0039 Port Charlotte at 941-764-8121

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Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Provides: Healthy Foods Nutrition Education Nutrition Counseling Breastfeeding Support Groups …and more!

Call to make an appointment: Naples: 239-252-8208 Golden Gate: 239-353-1274 Immokalee: 239-252-7310 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Located at Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs. Call 239-992-2591 or visit evergladeswondergardens.com.

2:00 p.m. Valentine Crafts. Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Come and make a present for your special someone. Supplies and instructions provided. Ages 5-11 years. Registration required. Located at Marco Island Branch Library, 210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island. Call 239-394-3272 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

4:00 p.m. Great Naples Duck Race. The ducks are coming to Naples! Located at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon, 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-624-4033 or check www.duckrace.com for additional information.

4:00 p.m. Sensory Friendly Saturdays. Free admission from 4-6 p.m. for families with children with autism spectrum disorder or other sensory processing needs. An air-conditioned take-a-break space will be provided, as well as hands-on activities for the whole family. Registration required. RSVP to education@naplesgarden. org. Located at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. Check www. naplesgarden.org.

6:00 p.m. Parents’ Night Out. Drop off the kids for a fun night of games and activities. Located at Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 14181 S. Tamiami Tr., Fort Myers. Visit fortmyersstore.skyzone.com.

3 SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Sensory Sensitive Sundays. Less crowding and a quieter restaurant environment, dimmed lighting, show and music turned down or off entirely, limited character appearances, full menu, access to all games and rides. Located at Chuck E. Cheese’s, 5020 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. Call 239-334-0563 or check www.chuckecheese.com for additional information.

10:00 a.m. Toddler Time. Wednesdays and Sundays. A time for little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under parental supervision, without interference from the big kids. Located at Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 14181 S. Tamiami Tr., Fort Myers. Visit fortmyersstore.skyzone.com.

4 MONDAY 9:30 a.m. How did Granny get Lost in History? Learn how to find those elusive female ancestors in vital records. Registration required. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Call 239-252-5135 or visit collierlibrary.org.

9:30 a.m. Yoga on the Gazebo. Experience the magic of yoga on the beach.

Located at Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. Visit www. friendsofloverskey.org for additional information.

10:00 a.m. Baby Rhyme Time. Also Feb. 18. During this special storytime for babies up to 18 months, caregivers and babies learn nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books, and dance. Located at Bonita Springs Library, 26876 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs. Call 239-533-4860 or visit www.leegov.com/library.

10:00 a.m. Maker Mondays. Come join us for a special time together. Kids can create, construct, discover, and share while their caregivers enjoy coffee and conversation. Ages 4-12 years. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or visit collierlibrary.org.

3:30 p.m. Kindness Club. Join us at the library to create kindness in our community. This month we will be having a visit from Bob Votruba and the Kindness Bus. For grades 2-6. Located at South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero. Visit www.leegov.com/library.

3:30 p.m. Meals of Hope Food Pantry. Frozen food, fresh produce, and canned goods will be given away to families in need. Located at Lely Presbyterian Church, 110 St. Andrews Blvd., Naples. Check mealsofhope.org or call 239-537-7775.

4:00 p.m. Valentine’s Beading Fun. Create a bracelet or earrings as a gift to yourself or a gift to a special friend. All materials will be supplied. Located at Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

5:00 p.m. Whirl and Twirl Class. Ages 4+. Join the fun in our weekly tumbling class taught by Michelle Lee of TriTone Fit. $20 per class. Located at InPlay Family Fun, 4035 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples. Call 239-963-9716 or check www. inplayfamilyfun.com for additional information.

4:30 p.m. Pups & Books. Stop by to read to a pup or just pet one. The service dogs-in-training are provided by PAWS Assistance and Therapy dogs. All ages welcome. Registration is not required. Located at East Naples Library, 8787 Tamiami

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Tr. E., Naples. Visit collierlibrary.org or call 239-775-5592.

6:00 p.m. Art Classes for Kids. Ages 5-12. Fun projects with acrylic on canvases, watercolor, collages, mixed media, and much more. Sign up ahead of time so that we have enough materials for you child. Located at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Dr., Naples. Visit muralistica.com for additional information.

6:00 p.m. Gamer’s Club. Ever wonder what your kids are up to in those games that they play online? Worry no more. Located at Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, 2655 Northbrooke Dr., Naples. Visit fullsteamaheadfl.com or call 239-451-3142.

6:00 p.m. Minecraft Club. Every Monday. A safe and productive place for your kids to stretch their minds and skills, relate to other kids, and create in Minecraft.

Ages 6-12. Located at Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, 2655 Northbrooke Dr., Naples.

Check fullsteamaheadfl.com or call 239-451-3142.

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5 TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. Creaky Crickets. Also Feb. 7. For 18 months to 5 years. Multi-sensory, interactive activities, stories, and crafts. Meet ambassador animals. Located at Conservancy, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. Call 239-262-0304 or visit conservancy.org.

10:00 a.m. Pre-School Story Time & Crafts. Every Tuesday. Located at InPlay Family Fun, 4035 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples. Call 239-963-9716 or check www. inplayfamilyfun.com for additional information.

3:00 p.m. Girls on the Run Spring Season Begins. Empowering young women with critical social/emotional life skills through a positive youth development after-school program. Located at various Collier County school and community sites. Visit www.gotrswfl.org.

5:00 p.m. Montessori Open House. Come see us in our new home. Or call to schedule a private tour. Located at Montessori Academy of Naples, 2655 Northbrooke Dr., Naples. Check www.naplesmontessori.org or call 239-597-2255.

3:30 p.m. Meals of Hope Food Pantry. Frozen food, fresh produce, and canned goods will be given away to families in need. Located at Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples. Check mealsofhope.org or call 239-537-7775.

6:00 p.m. Chess Instruction, K-12. Join Antonio, as he shares his skills at chess with students entering K-12. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Check collierlibrary.org or call 239-593-0870.

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6 WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Pee Wee Play Dates. Wednesdays. Ages 9 months to pre-K. Have fun with our toys and games and listen to music. Drop-in program, no registration required. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples.

Call 239-593-0870 or visit collierlibrary.org.

10:00 a.m. Free Kids Crafts. Kids from toddlers to 12 can participate in fun activities. Located at Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero. Call 239948-3766 or check www.miromaroutlets.com.

7 THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Library Lovers’ Celebration. Celebrate Library Lovers’ Month by checking out a book; show us your receipt, and get a treat. All ages. Registration is not required. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Call 239-252-5135 or visit collierlibrary.org.

9:00 a.m. Open House at First Baptist Academy. Join us for our open house, or schedule a small group tour (1-3 families) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays twice each month. Located at First Baptist Academy, 3000 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Visit TourFBA.org or call at 239-597-2233, ext. 658.

10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Mini Wonders. Toddler fun and activities dedicated to our little learners 5 and younger. Two workshops every Thursday. This week’s theme is Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp. Located at C’mon, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-514-0084 or check www.cmon.org.

2:00 p.m. Fall in Love with Children’s Picture Books. Children’s picture books provide simple, inspiring text for our littlest readers, but adults can benefit from the underlying messages. Located at East Naples Branch Library, 8787 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check collierlibrary.org.

2:00 p.m. Pie Baking Made Easy. We won’t be baking a pie, but through a hands-on demonstration and pre-baked samples, you will learn tips and techniques

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February Picks inLee County

to make tasty and delicious pastry. Ages 12+. Located at Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check collierlibrary.org.

2:00 p.m. Meals of Hope Food Pantry. Frozen food, fresh produce, and canned goods will be given away to families in need. Everyone is welcome. Located at Golden Gate Senior Center, 4898 Coronado Pkwy., Naples. Visit mealsofhope.org.

3:30 p.m. Lego Club. Join the club and share ideas. Be creative, make new friends, and have fun. Bricks provided. Ages 5-11. Located at Marco Island Library, 210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island. Call 239-394-3272 or check collierlibrary.org.

5:30 p.m. Parenting Workshops. Free positive discipline parenting workshops every Thursday. Come and meet other families from your community in these fun and educational sessions. Located at Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples. Visit www.greaternaplesymca.org.

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Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade Downtown Fort Myers Sunday, February 10 • 2:30pm 239-334-2999

Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.

Center for Performing Arts - Hinman Auditorium 110150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs February 15 - 17

Join the CFABS Youth Players and follow the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.. 239-495-8989

Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade Downtown Fort Myers Saturday, February 16 • 7pm 239-334-2999

Fossil Fest

Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers Saturday, February 23 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Games, prizes, kids dig, vendors, live entertainment, museum and exhibits and more! Free admission. 239-995-2141

Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair Lee Civic Center Grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers February 28 through March 10

Rides, games, cotton candy, clowns, shows & more.

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Library Hours. Make and Take Valentine Workshop. Make valentines for the ones you love. Ages 2+. Drop-in program, no registration required. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

10:00 a.m. Le Leche League Monthly Meeting. All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend, or call one of our leaders for breastfeeding help. Located at Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples. Visit LLLsunshinestate.org.

10:00 a.m. Vintage Market Days. Through Sunday. Early buying event today.

Located at Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave., N.E., Naples. Visit collierfair.com for additional information.

11:00 a.m. Greek Festival. Through Feb. 10. Find the best of Greek food, dance, music, arts, and entertainment at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 Airport-Pulling Rd., Naples. Free admission today 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit stkatherine.net for additional information.

11:00 a.m. Color Me Amazing Friday. Join us for a fun and relaxing hour of coloring intricate designs and patterns while listening to soothing music. Located at South Regional Branch Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples. Call 239252-7542 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

6:00 p.m. ZOObilee: Feast with the Beasts. For adults 21+. Experience the zoo at night, as you sample cuisine from some of Naples’ best restaurants and caterers.

Located at Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples. Visit napleszoo.org.

9 SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. Bark on the Ark Doggie Cruise. A dog friendly cruise to Keewaydin Island. Departing from Pure Florida at Tin City, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Call 239-263-4949 or check www.purefl.com for additional information.

9:00 a.m. Reel in the Sunshine. Vendor demonstrations, fishing captain seminars, and more. Located at Sunshine Ace Hardware, 9100 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. Call 239-992-0169 or check www.sunshineace.com.

10:00 a.m. Kids Read Down Fines. Also on Feb. 26 at 6:00 p.m. Children and teens can earn a $2 credit toward fines for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area during this time, with a maximum total of $8 in one session. Located at Bonita Springs Library, 26876 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs. Call 239-533-4860.

10:00 a.m. Naples Cars On Fifth. Rain or shine. $20. Children under 12 are free. Located at Fifth Avenue South, Naples. Visit www.carsonfifth.com.

5:30 p.m. Parents’ Night Out. Ages 2.5-11 years. 5:30-9:00 p.m. Join us for a evening full of laughter, surprises, activity, and great friends. Located at My Gym, 13020 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-431-6499 or check www.mygym.com.

10 SUNDAY 12:00 p.m. Free Kids Protection Workshop. Free indoor play, caregivers, and lunch provided. Located at Whiz Kids, 1050 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. Reserve your spot by emailing rsvp@albanislaw.com. Visit albanislaw.com or call 239-314-2353.

2:00 p.m. Family Movie Day: Despicable Me 3. Located at South Regional Branch Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

2:00 p.m. Valentine’s Card Making for Kids. Children can make a special valentine to give to a friend or a family member. All ages. Registration is not required.

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Located at Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. Call 239-2524542 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

2:00 p.m. We Love Clay! Sculpt a masterpiece with our clay and then take it home. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org.

5:00 p.m. Kid’s Night Out. A great opportunity to encourage children in fun and engaging activities designed for them in a safe and friendly environment. Located at Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples. Visit ww.greaternaplesymca.org.

11 MONDAY 3:30 p.m. What Can You Do With a Penny? Explore different mathematical, scientific, and crafty ways to have fun with a penny. Located at Estates Branch Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-455-8088 or check collierlibrary.org.

5:30 p.m. Candy Cane Workshop. Create a candy cane heart for your Valentine.

All supplies will be provided. Limit two per person. Ages 8-17 years. Located at Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

1:30 p.m. Early Release Day Fun Film. The House With a Clock in its Walls.

Located at Estates Branch Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239455-8088 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

2:00 p.m. Black History Month Movie - Ruby Bridges. The inspiring true story of one little girl whose strength and dignity during the racially charged 1960s helped change history. Located at Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check collierlibrary.org.

3:00 p.m. Hearts and Crafts for Kids. Celebrate with hearts and crafts at the East Naples Branch Library! Make a special Valentine card, heart-shaped paper crafts, and decorate coloring sheets. Located at East Naples Branch Library, 8787 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check collierlibrary.org.

4:00 p.m. Black History Month Celebration. Come enjoy some cake and take part in a quiz about famous African Americans. Prizes for all participants. Artwork from area schools will be on display. Located at Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check collierlibrary.org.

12 TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. Safari Squad. Also Feb. 13 & 16. Ages 3-5 years. Features an animal encounter, storybook reading, an arts and crafts project, and free-choice play stations. This month’s theme is Animal Art. Located at Naples Zoo, 1590 GoodletteFrank Rd., Naples. Call 239-262-5409 or check napleszoo.org.

1:00 p.m. Movie Afternoon. Spend your early release day in the library with a movie. Popcorn and water will be provided. All ages. Registration is not required.

Located at Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.

1:30 p.m. Early Release Day Film. Join us for an afternoon movie. Popcorn and water provided. Ages 11-17. Registration not required. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Call 239-252-5135 or visit collierlibrary.org.

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Sign Up for 2019-2020 Performing Arts Classes Class Instruction in piano, brass, percussion, guitar, dance and theatre.

Private Lessons Offered.

The Salvation Army School of Performing Arts provides excellent instruction in the performing arts to ALL AGES in Collier County.

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LEARNING NEVER LOOKED SO FUN! Not all classrooms have walls and whiteboards. Not all learning is confined to library desks and reading corners. Sometimes, learning is much more experiential than that. Sometimes, learning takes place between rocks and trees, in crisp mountain lakes and across forested trails. Sometimes, we learn best while making new friends, trying new things, experiencing new thrills and discovering new worlds.

13 WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. Color Me Amazing Wednesday. Join us for a fun and relaxing hour of coloring intricate designs. Located at East Naples Library, 8787 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or visit collierlibrary.org.

4:00 p.m. Lego Fun. Share ideas, be creative, and have fun. Test out your wheeled creation on our super-fast test track. Located at Estates Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Visit collierlibrary.org or call 239-455-8088.

4:30 p.m. Me Day, Not V-Day. Join us as we celebrate ourselves for the holiday and find empowerment through self-appreciation. Located at East Naples Branch Library, 8787 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check collierlibrary.org.

14 THURSDAY 3:30 p.m. Lego Club. Bricks will be provided and your creation will be put on display. Ages 5-11 years. Located at South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check collierlibrary.org.

4:00 p.m. Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out. Drop off your kiddos for a night out. Bounce houses, crafts, movies, and popcorn. Pizza is included. Located at Whiz Kids, 1050 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. Call 239-263-7017 or visit whizkidsnaples.com.

4:30 p.m. Candy Taste Test. Do you have what it takes to determine which candy is which? Ages 11-17. Registration required. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Call 239-252-5135 or visit collierlibrary.org.

5:30 p.m. Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash. Let’s uncelebrate Valentine’s Day with cranky crafts, moody music, and spiteful snacks. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org.

5:30 p.m. Fuse Beading. A night of creative fun using fuse beads. Create a star, horse, flower, and other fun shapes. All ages. Located at Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org.

5:30 p.m. Children’s Bereavement Groups. Avow Kids offers children’s bereavement groups for children ages 6-11 and their parents every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Located at Lyon Center, 1223 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples. Call 239-646-3191 or visit avowcares.org.

15 FRIDAY 6:30 p.m. Buddy Break Respite Program for Kids With Special Needs.

Monthly sessions of free respite care for children with special needs and siblings.

Crafts, games, movies, and special activities. Pre-registration required. Volunteers needed. Located at Naples Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5050 Davis Blvd., Naples. Call 239-272-8031 or visit www.facebook.com/BuddyBreakNaples.

7:00 p.m. Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. Through Sunday. Located at Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs.

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8:00 a.m. 17th Annual NAMI Walk to Support Mental Health. NAMI of Collier County is dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults, children, and their families with mental illness. Visit www.namicollier.org.

10:00 a.m. Saturday Mornings at the ARTCade. Families can participate in free visual arts projects, games, and creative activities. Located at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Call 239-939-2787 or check artinlee.org.

11:00 a.m. BaconFest. A family-oriented food festival that celebrates all things bacon. Located at Naples Airport South Terminal Lawn, 160 Aviation Dr. N., Naples. Visit www.baconfestnaples.com for additional information.

1:00 p.m. Family Science Lab. Find out what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, why its claws and jaws tell us so much about its life, and how scientists are still making new discoveries about our favorite ancient reptiles. Located at C’mon, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-514-0084 or check www.cmon.org.

1:30 p.m. Pups ‘n’ Books. Stop by to read to a dog or just pet one. Dogs are provided by PAWS Assistance and Therapy Dogs. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org.

2:00 p.m. Books & Bites: Monthly Teen Book Club. Meet new friends, eat snacks, and discuss great books. Ages 11-17 years. Located at South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples. Visit collierlibrary.org or call 239-252-7542.

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17 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. One Small Step Family Fun Day. Family friendly event to raise money for Prader-Willi Research. Live entertainment, face painting, crafts, obstacle course, food trucks, raffle, and silent auction. Located at Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. Call 239-498-0415 or check www.fprw.org.

9:30 a.m. Zoo Yoga. Start your day with an animal-themed yoga class designed for all ages. $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Children under 3 are free.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Located at Naples Zoo, 1590 GoodletteFrank Rd., Naples. Call 239-262-5409 or check napleszoo.org.

18 MONDAY 7:00 a.m. School’s Out Fun Day. Kids explore nature, find new talents, and try new activities while making new friends on their day off from school. Located at Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples. Visit www.greaternaplesymca.org.

9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Full STEAM Ahead Mini Camp. Students will receive STEAM enrichment and participate in indoor and outdoor guided activities. Instruction is from 9-12 and 1-4. Extended hours available. Located at Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, 2655 Northbrooke Dr., Naples. Check fullsteamaheadfl.com, email info@ fullsteamaheadFL.com, or call 239-451-3142.

19 TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! Also Feb. 21. For 18 months to 5 years. Interactive activities, stories, and crafts. Meet ambassador animals. Located at Conservancy, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. Call 239-262-0304 or visit conservancy.org.

10:45 a.m. 15th Annual MSD History & Heritage Festival. Celebrates our region’s unique past with presentations by a wide variety of authors, artists, scientists, historians, and adventurers. Located at Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave. W., Everglades City. Visit colliermuseums.com.

2:00 p.m. Feature Film: Wonder. Enjoy this incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story. Located at South Regional Branch Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check collierlibrary.org 3:00 p.m. Mini Moo Petting Zoo. Pet and feed a variety of animals. All Ages.

Registration is not required. Located at Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check collierlibrary.org.

Dusk. Movies on the Lawn: Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Bring your blankets and chairs. Food and drinks available for purchase. No coolers, please. Located at Mercato, 9132 Strada Pl., Naples. Check www.mercatoshops.com.

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21 THURSDAY 5:30 p.m. Crafter’s Choice. We will have all types of goodies to help you create from your imagination. All ages. Registration is not required. Located at Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org.

7:00 p.m. PFLAG Support Group Meeting. The Naples chapter of PFLAG (Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets on the third Thursday of each month. Visit pflagnaples.org or call 239-963-4670 for location.

22 FRIDAY 10:00 a.m. Art Smarts. Ages 2-5 years. Join us for a special storytime focusing on process art. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples.

Call 239-593-0870 or visit collierlibrary.org.

2:00 p.m. HUGS, Harmony, and Happiness. Join us for an outdoor concert in our beautiful courtyard. Bring your own chair. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org.

4:00 p.m. Easterseals Camp Challenge. Provides the opportunity for children over 6 years of age and adults of any age with disabilities and special needs to actively participate in camping activities, engage socially, and achieve life changing experiences. Located at Easterseals Camp Challenge, 31600 Camp Challenge Rd., Sorrento. Visit www.easterseals.com/florida.

6:00 p.m. Museum Night Out: Retro Game Night. Last Friday of every month.

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RSVP recommended. Located at Naples Depot Museum, 1051 5th Ave. S., Naples. Call 239-252-8419 or visit colliermuseums.com.

23 SATURDAY

music, dancing, best sneaker contest, silent auction, games lounge, rooftop lounge, and more. Located at Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples. Call 239597-3148 or check www.greaternaplesymca.org for additional information.

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11:00 a.m. Drop-in Bilingual Musical Story Time. Sing along while learning Spanish children’s songs. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org.

2:00 p.m. Crafternoon. Learn how to make an engaging, environmentallyfriendly craft for all ages. Located at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Call 239-252-5135 or visit collierlibrary.org.

2:00 p.m. Teen Movie Series: Venom. Bring your friends, enjoy some popcorn, and watch Venom on our big screen. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org.

7:00 p.m. YMCA Sneakerball. Enjoy high energy entertainment that includes

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Call for times. Auditions for Willy Wonka Jr. Also Feb. 26. By appointment only. Located at Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. Call 239-495-8989 or visit www.artcenterbonita.org.

5:00 p.m. Pizza and Game Night. Bring your friends, eat pizza, and play games for a fun night out. Ages 11-17. Registration required. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0334 or check collierlibrary.org.

5:30 p.m. World of Reptiles. See a 16-feet long, 175-pound python, along with other snakes, turtles, lizards, and a crocodile. Located at Estates Branch Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-455-8088 or check collierlibrary.org.

6:00 p.m. Pajama Story Time. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite teddy bear. We’ll sing songs and tell bedtime stories, then finish with a craft. All ages.

Registration required. Located at South Regional Branch Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check collierlibrary.org.

26 TUESDAY 5:00 p.m. Sensory Night at C’mon. F or children on the autism spectrum and/or with other sensory integration disorders. Lighting and sound muted. Cool down spaces provided. Limited participation. Registration is required. Located at C’mon, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples. Call 239-514-0084 or check www.cmon.org.

28 THURSDAY 11:30 a.m. Family Book Club. Join us as a family and discuss this month’s pick. Stop by the circulation desk to check out February’s book. Located at Immokalee Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org.

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15300 Tamiami Tr. N., Naples 239-249-2084 www.BloomDaySchool.com At Bloom Day School, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. Program highlights include: Frog Street curriculum; Bible lessons; activities and schedule created to provide diversity and challenge; weekly character traits; school readiness skills; arts and crafts; music and games; outdoor play; and weekly chapel. We are affiliated with Grow Church.

CEDAR MONTESSORI

10904 Winterview Dr., Naples 239-597-7190 www.CedarMontessori.org Cedar Montessori School was founded in 1984, based on Maria Montessori’s philosophy and natural stages of child development to be a partnership and extension of your home. Cedar Montessori

offers infants through kindergarten-age children a fun and nurturing environment to explore and grow individually and independently.

The spacious campus, located in a North Naples residential neighborhood, includes two large outdoor play yards, full- and part-time sessions, before- and after-care, an optional hot meal program, parent participation, and veteran, highly qualified staff dedicated to your child’s early childhood experience.

CHILD’S PATH

3144 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples 239-353-4144 www.CollierChildCare.org A CCCR Early Childhood Development Center. Child’s Path is a fullservice child development center which is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children ages 2-5. VPK and School Readiness vouchers accepted; partial scholarships available to income-eligible families. Highly qualified teachers with a combined 130 years of experience provide children with the consistency and skills necessary for them to flourish, following the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education which promotes child-centered learning in an arts-based environment and inspires a desire for life-long learning.

The Moorings Presbyterian Preschool A vibrant learning community with a highly qualified staff

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Weekly Yoga, Music, Piano, Soccer, Dance, Zumba, Foreign Language & Sign Language Classes Monthly field trips to destinations such as the Conservancy, The Children’s Museum, the Artis Naples, Barnes and Noble, the Botanical Gardens, Naples Zoo and more!

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Children’s Montessori School is a private early childhood preschool program. Children learn by exploring and discovering concepts with a “hands-on” approach using manipulative equipment and instruction while also encouraging the student to progress at their own pace. The Montessori Method develops the whole child, not just his intellectual faculties but also his powers of deliberation, initiative, and independent choice. The school was founded in 1998 by owner and director Tracy Taylor, and offers classes for children ages 18 months through kindergarten with VPK integrated into the Extended Primary program. The full school hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with various schedules available.

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COVENANT CHURCH MOM’S MORNING OUT 6926 Trail Blvd., Naples 239-597-3464 www.covenantnaples.com/moms-morning-out

Covenant Church of Naples Mom’s Morning Out is a ministry for both children and parents/guardians. Our purpose is to provide a loving environment for children while offering parents and caregivers a needed break. Daily activities for the children are based around a theme. Using that theme, the children will experience story time (both literature and Bible), outdoor play and free play, and art and music. For ages 2-4 (as of January 1).

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL

250 Sixth St. S., Naples 239-262-8315 • www.fpcNaples.org/preschool First Presbyterian Preschool, where we are growing the God-given gifts and potential of each child, began caring for the children of the Naples community over 50 years ago. Today, the preschool offers a part-time, half-day program for children ages 18 months to 5 years that follows the same calendar as the Collier County Public Schools. First Presbyterian Preschool is a certified VPK provider.

Our program offers a play-based curriculum that is individualized to meet each child’s needs, as well as small class sizes and extremely low student-to-teacher ratios.

THE GARDEN SCHOOL OF NAPLES

6051 Bayshore Dr., Naples 239-424-9084 • www.GardenSchoolNaples.com The Garden School of Naples offers a world-class Montessori environment for children between the ages of 2 and 6, one which nurtures independence and promotes physical, social, and emotional well-being, while creating space for intellectual and academic excellence, and supporting a wide range of creative and artistic endeavors. Our strong focus on modern environmental education introduces compassion, connectedness, good citizenship, and conscientious stewardship of the Earth as key elements of early childhood development. We offer both a morning and full-day academic preschool and kindergarten program certified by the American Montessori Society.

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GRACE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

3971 Via Del Rey, Bonita Springs 239-247-2479 • www.GraceClassicalFlorida.com

Our Educated and Dedicated Staff Encourages Creative, Expressive, Hands on Learning Your child will receive quality interaction with our low student-teacher ratios and will enjoy our spacious, shaded, fun-filled play area.

LITTLE PEOPLE’S SCHOOL

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868 94th Ave. N., Naples 239-597-5064 • www.LittlePeoplesSchool.info

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Little People’s School was founded over 35 years ago by certified elementary teachers who were dedicated to the education of young children. The staff at LPS believes that children learn best when involved physically and intellectually in their learning environment.

Students enjoy a small child-to-teacher ratio which allows children to have the optimal opportunity to learn basic concepts in math and literacy through age-appropriate programs of art, science, literature, music, social studies, character development, and, of course, play.

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Grace Classical Academy exists to create an academically challenging environment that is classical in its teaching method and Christian in its perspective. GCA endeavors to educate our children to reflect the model of Jesus Christ for the purpose of influencing their community for God’s glory. GCA seeks to produce students of scholastic, cultural, and theological substance, who are eager to share God’s blessings.

GCA strives to produce students who exhibit honesty, integrity, and humility and are able to exercise wisdom and communicate truth. We foster an environment centered on an enduring love of learning and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty in all of God’s creation.

A CCCR Early Childhood Development Center. Little Wonders is a full-service child development center which is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children ages 1-5. Enrollments currently are being accepted. Located in Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Naples, Little Wonders offers a highly qualified teaching staff.

VPK and School Readiness vouchers accepted; partial scholarships available to income-eligible families. Little Wonders follows a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to learning, which promotes child-centered learning in an arts-based environment and inspires a desire for life- long learning.

MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF NAPLES

2655 Northbrooke Dr., Naples 239-597-2255 • www.NaplesMontessori.org Montessori Academy of Naples offers comprehensive Montessori programs for students ages 8 weeks to 15 years old. The time-proven Montessori method is evident in the carefully prepared, realitybased environments that foster independence and self-discipline and encourage young hands and minds to engage, experiment, and explore. The core of the seasoned and professional staff averages more than 15 years of Montessori classroom experience and all staff maintain their professional credentials. School snacks and lunches include farm-fresh fruits and vegetables courtesy of the school’s NEAPOLITANfamily • February 2019

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VPK and summer programs also are available.

NAPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2655 Northbrooke Dr., Naples 239-747-0892 • www.NaplesChristian.net Naples Christian Academy is an independent, non-denominational Christian school that serves children pre-K to 8th grade. Our preschool program ensures that every child is interested, excited, and engaged in learning using a thematic curriculum approach that stresses exploration and creativity while incorporating a broadbased learning experience. Dedicated, well-trained, and caring teachers strive to ensure that each child experiences success, grows a positive self-image, and acquires a love for learning in a Christian atmosphere.

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The Greater Naples YMCA offers a comprehensive curriculum for ages 3 months to 5 years that focuses on building relationships, the learning environment, how children learn, and how teachers and families can work together to strengthen the child’s growth and development, ensuring school readiness. The program is rated in the top 95% in Collier County. The teacher-to-child ratio is lower than state requirements, which al­lows teachers to give more attention to children and help them achieve milestones. We now offer three locations, including our new site on the Florida SouthWestern State College campus.

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5200 Crayton Rd., Naples 239-261-7442 • www.PreciousCargoAcademy.org Precious Cargo Academy sees early childhood education as the foundation for lifelong learning. Precious Cargo strives to establish opportunities for play, cognitive development, laughter, and promoting social-emotional growth. Through extensive research and adoption of the Creative Curriculum, we offer children the right balance of skills, intellect, and global awareness. The academy embraces the importance of balancing academics with children’s individual needs, with the goal of teaching the “whole” child. Precious Cargo is an inclusive school welcoming all families.

Teachers are supported by an administration passionate about education.

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RECTORY SCHOOL

528 Pomfret St., Pomfret, CT 860-963-6740 • www.rectoryschool.org Rectory is an independent coed junior boarding (grades 5-9) and day school (early childhood-grade 9). We know not all students learn the same way. Rectory’s supportive environment enables us to create a Personalized Learning Plan that fits your child. Our NEAPOLITANfamily • February 2019

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16100 Livingston Rd., Naples 239-594-9888 www.RoyalPalmAcademy.com Royal Palm Academy’s mission is to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic content while teaching the mind, educating the heart, and forming the character of tomorrow’s leaders. From pre-kindergarten three-year-olds to our 8th grade graduating class, we offer our students an advanced curriculum enhanced by foreign language, music and fine arts programs, as well as science and computer labs. The unique family feeling at Royal Palm ensures healthy peer relationships and friendships.

We value our families as our greatest asset and treasure the essential connection between home and school. As a private Catholic school, we offer access to the sacraments and many opportunities to grow in spiritual life.

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SAINT ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 542 Eighth Ave. S., Naples 239-262-4110 www.stann.net

Forming Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Since 1956, Saint Ann School has provided excellence in education of spirit, mind, and body. From our academic programs to our athletic programs to our arts programs, students are able to participate fully. For more information, visit our website www. stann.net, facebook.com/SaintAnnSchool, or call 239-262-4110.

Scholarships and financial aid available.

SEACREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 7100 Davis Blvd., Naples 239-793-1986 www.Seacrest.org

Seacrest Country Day School, a preschool through 12th grade coeducational, college preparatory independent school, is how school should be. From the first day of early childhood education to the last day as seniors, our students are engaged in learning, research, problem solving, intellectual exploration, and collaboration. A robust after-school program helps students explore interests and talents like robotics, cooking, yoga, and engineering concepts. Community outreach partnerships provide hands-on learning opportunities and teach good citizenship. Seacrest fuels intellectual engagement, teaches ownership of the educational experience, cultivates quality of character, and inspires students to lead lives of significance. Small School. Big Experience.

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Uncommon Education = Extraordinary Results Providing the Best in Private Catholic Education for Grades PreK through 8th

Royal Palm Academy

239.594.9888 | www.royalpalmacademy.com 16100 Livingston Road | Naples | Florida 34110 Accredited Catholic Conference (formally affiliated with the Diocese Accreditedby: by: Florida Florida Catholic Conference (formally affiliated with the Diocese of Venice, Council Independent Schools, and National Association of Venice,FL), FL), Florida Florida Council of of Independent Schools, and National Association of Independent Schools.

Royal Palm Academy students regardless of Private PrivateCatholic Catholic Independent Schools.

Royal Palm admits Academy admits students of race, color, national, or ethnic origin.

Royal Palm Academy a non-profit corporation. regardless of race, color, national, or ethnic origin.

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Covenant Church of Naples Mom’s Morning Out Providing a loving environment for children while offering parents and caregivers a needed break

Session 5 starts February 18; Session 6 starts April 8 Mon & Wed or Tues & Thu (one-day option available) 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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SMALL WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER 727 108th Ave. N., Naples 239-597-5748 www.SmallWorldNaples.com

It is the philosophy of Small World that early childhood be a time of fun, warmth, exploring, and discovery. Preschool children are creative and enthusiastic learners. The staff strives to nurture and encourage these qualities. We offer an atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth, and development of the child as a whole. The learning process is approached through an emergent curriculum education, which emphasizes the interests of the child. We offer programs for children 6-weeks to 5-years old. Small World is VPK certified, offering full-day, halfday, and partial-week programs.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2730 53rd Terrace S.W., Naples 239-455-2262 www.SaintElizabethSeton.com

St. Elizabeth Seton offers academic, social, and spiritual formation for pre-K3 to Grade 8. The goal of the administration, faculty, and staff at St. Elizabeth Seton is to nurture the development of a complete, well-rounded child. To accomplish this goal, the school emphasizes high academic standards and moral values, as well as integration of the Catholic Christian philosophy in all aspects of school life. The curriculum is designed to encourage all students to achieve their spiritual, intellectual, and social potential, as well as to understand the relevance of Catholic values in their daily lives.

TEMPLE SHALOM PRESCHOOL 4630 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 239-455-3227 www.TempleShalomPreschool.org

Temple Shalom Preschool has been distinguished for many years as a top preschool in Naples. Programs are offered for children ages birth to age 5 and are top quality, dedicated to preparing a firm foundation for students entering kindergarten and successive school years. Its dedicated and well-trained staff provides a caring and loving atmosphere in which each child flourishes and grows to meet 44

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his or her full potential. Enrichments in science, art, technology, STEM, storytelling, puppetry, drama, gardening/nutrition, music, fitness, and foreign language are offered.

THE VILLAGE SCHOOL

6000 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples 239-593-7686 www.villageschoolnaples.org The Village School is proud to offer a diverse range of courses from preschool to 12th grade. As a STEAM school, students are actively engaged in collaborative, cross-curricular learning using an integrated approach with dedicated and experienced teachers in an environment where Christian values are nurtured. Students discover their passions through academics, athletics, and the arts.

We promote intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development through experiential and hands-on activities in a caring and encouraging Christian environment.

EASTER SEALS ACADEMY

8793 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples 239-403-0366 www.EasterSeals.com/florida The new Easter Seals Academy provides exceptional services, outreach, school-to-work transition, and advocacy so that people ages 11+ with autism and other disabilities can live, work, and play in our community. Individualized curricula, functional academics, and community-based instruction are incorporated with a strong focus on employability.

EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS ACADEMY 3180 Estey Ave., Naples 239-289-3639 www.EducationalPathwaysAcademy.com

The mission of Educational Pathways Academy is to educate, equip, and empower students with a primary diagnosis of a languagebased learning difference such as dyslexia. We offer a customized educational curriculum and authentic learning opportunities for students through which they can receive a well-balanced social and NEAPOLITANfamily • February 2019

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Certified reading specialist helping children in grades K-3+ with dyslexia, ADD, autism, and second language and other learning challenges. Trained and certified in Orton-Gillingham and Reading Recovery, plus 27 years experience. Approved service provider for the Gardiner Scholarship. For more information, email info@ ReadingRescueCenters.com.

GRADES UP!

1575 Pine Ridge Rd., Suite 4, Naples 239-273-5851 www.GradesUpNow.com Our certified teachers tutor middle school and high school students in a variety of subjects. No sign up fees, no long-term contracts.

CHARTER SCHOOL

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We are a child development agency specializing in the needs of preschool children. Services include recommending childcare options.

We also provide in-home observations of a child by recording them on a nanny cam, then reviewing the tape and, if needed, developing goal plans. Another popular option is the Ages and Stages ASQ-SE2 screening tool. Once graded, parents will meet with the consultant to discuss results and devise plans, if required. We also offer an in-depth parenting course, child development classes, and more.

Collier Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school, serving students in grades K-8 for the 2019-2020 academic year. Teachers, students, and parents work together to set goals and develop a Personalized Learning Plan. Our team monitors individual progress and delivers customized instruction designed to help each student achieve their highest potential. Call to schedule a tour.

12101 Immokalee Rd., Naples 239-330-3810 www.CollierCharter.org

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Come to play, learn, and explore in the Little Explorer Play Zone! Bring your little ones to one of our Pre-K Programs to participate in multi-sensory interactive activities, stories, and crafts.

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