Since we are unable to meet in person due to the current pandemic, we are finding other ways to interact with each other. One way is via haiku poems to celebrate National Haiku Day 2020. Here are poems that were…
National Haiku Day 2020
Author: momofgirls
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! at JCCC
On Thursday we went to the Carlsen Center at JCCC for the fresh from the Kennedy Center performance of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” by Mo Willems. This adorable performance was based on the first book in the…
Miss Nelson Is Missing at TYA
This Wednesday we attended “Miss Nelson Is Missing” presented by students from Avila University on the Theatre for Young America stage. The script is based on the first book in the “Miss Nelson” series by Allard. This book is a…
National Geographic Live! Andy Mann – From Summit to Sea
This past Tuesday we went to the Kauffman Center for the first lecture in the 2020 National Geographic series. These lectures have been such a valuable and interesting activity for the kids to attend – they are hearing from scientists,…
KC Ballet’s Swan Lake
This Valentine’s morning we attended the KC Ballet’s performance of Swan Lake. The scenery was gorgeous, the costumes were lovely, and the dancing was wonderful. The ballerina who danced Odette/Odile especially did an amazing job. The kids enjoyed seeing this…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the White Theatre
image courtesy of the White Theatre Wednesday morning’s snowflakes were a lovely contrast to the beautiful forest and flower-filled backdrop of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the White Theatre. This highly popular Shakespearean comedy received an updated twist via the…
Valentine’s Party 2020
We had a great time this morning celebrating Valentine’s Day 2020 with games, snacks, and a valentine exchange! Wishing everyone a fun week full of valentines!
Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks at JCCC
Today we celebrated Rosa Parks’ 107th birthday with a visit to the Carlsen Center at JCCC to watch a performance of “Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks” presented by Mad River Theatre Works. We have attended a previous performance…
February 2020 Lego Club Creations
February’s Lego Club was full of heart, and full of towers too! For our theme build, we asked the kids to build something “in the heart of it all.” Once that was done, the kids worked as teams to build…
Genghis Khan at Union Station
To end out January, we visited the Genghis Khan exhibition at Union Station. From the artifacts to the live demonstration of Mongolian throat singing, it was an amazing field trip! There was something for everyone – beautifully carved ceremonial objects,…