[12] May 6, 2011
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New Emerald City Preschool will offer a lot of extra bounce set to open in September and run through June, will offer an extra dose of physical activity and education; in fact, it will be housed in Redmond’s Emerald City Gymnastics Academy. “They learn through playing and being active,” says Ilanit Inbar, the founder and director. “We have them focus on body awareness while still teaching them the basics they would get at any other
preschool.” is divided into three Activities offered stations where kids will include art, get to paint, sculpt singing, show and and interact with tell, free play and each other.” painting. Children The school will will also learn their offer three, four TYLEN JOHNSON Ilanit Inbar ABCs, 123s and and five day-a-week For the Reporter how to trace letters programs that are and numbers. four hours long. It A new preschool opening “We have about an hour will run Monday through in Redmond will show kids in the gym and an hour of Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 they can be active, learn learning time each day,” she p.m. with an extended proand have fun at the same added. “The rest of the day gram until 4 p.m. offered time. is filled with fun. The class by the Orange Blossom Emerald City Preschool, Society, a Redmond-based day care provider. “We believe that at an early age physical awareness has an important role in a child’s self-confidence,” Inbar states on the school’s website. “Physical movement not only benefits a healthy body but also helps children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills. Early registration discounts “Our vision is to promote physical activity awareness • Catch Up & Jump Ahead • Personalized Power Workouts for children ages 3 to 4,” she continues. “We are commit• Unlimited Memberships • Algebra / Geometry
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in and practice a holistic approach to teaching, honoring the mind, body, spirit and well being of each student.” Inbar said: “Our philosophy is that an active child is a healthy child and a healthy child is a happy child.” Having access to the gym gives Inbar a dynamic area to teach that isn’t available at other schools. Talbot, a certified elementary educator, believes: “Learning through play helps create healthy experiences for children and helps to develop their social and communication skills.” The school is located at 17735 N.E. 65th St. in Redmond. Check out the school’s website at www. Emer aldCityPreschool.com for more information. Tylen Johnson is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory.
Mother-Daughter Tea event set for May 21 On May 21, the City of Redmond Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Mother-Daughter Tea from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St. Refreshments will feature an assortment of sweets and sandwiches as well as plenty of tea. Guests will be entertained with a “Celebrate Spring” fashion show from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A commemorative photo is also included, courtesy of the Farrel-McWhirter Riding Club.
“We’re encouraging all the ladies, young and old, to really get into the spirit of the tea and come dressed in something floral, wearing a hat,” said Cindy Johnson, program administrator. The event is for girls ages five and older accompanied by their mother, grandmother, aunt or special female friend. The cost is $15 per person and pre-registration is required. To register, call (425) 556-2300 or visit www.redmond.gov/ register and refer to class No. 35318.
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