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Join us for fun language classes this fall at our centers in Seattle, Kirkland, and Issaquah!

Classes run from Mon August 30, 2021 to January 23, 2022. We are offering Spanish, Mandarin, French, Japanese, and German classes for ages 0-8 yrs at our centers. The current schedule is lighter than our normal schedule as we are still confirming staffing and schedule availability. If you are specific in a specific language in a location and don’t see it, please do reach out to us via email to help us prioritize.

Looking for more extensive immersion for your young language learner that combines free play, art, science, and basic literacy in the target language? Join us for  Sponge LanguagePlayTMProgram this Fall in Issaquah!

Sponge LanguagePlay program is a extended immersion preschool program for 3 to 5 year old children who are ready for independent learning. LaguagePlay Spanish classes will be held Mon-Thu, starting September.

Check out the current schedule at https://spongeschool.com/sign-up/

Need more information? Email us at info@spongeschool.com and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Sponge
3107 S Day St
Seattle, WA 98144
Email: info@spongeschool.com
Phone: 2062277138
Online: http://www.spongeschool.com

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As we gear up for Back to School after a year of frenzied schedules and hours on Zoom, it’s more important than ever to fuel our kids’ bodies and minds with healthy snacks to help set them up for a successful school year.

Brainiac® is a new snack brand that pulls double duty by providing delicious and nutritious snack favorites like applesauce, bars, yogurt and nut butters with added Omega-3s and choline – vital nutrients for brain health, focus and attention that are often lacking in our kids’ diets.

Brainiac® Applesauce Squeezers are the perfect school fuel – made with seasonal, non-GMO and 100% US grown apples, with no added sugar, and packed with brain and immune boosting nutrients. Each pouch has 160mg of Omega-3 DHA/EPA, 120mg of choline and 25mg of Vitamin C (100% of the recommended daily intake for kids ages 4-8). The resealable BPA-free pouches make them easy to throw into a lunchbox or bag for afterschool activities.

Brainiac® Applesauce is now available at Walmart Supercenter nationwide and comes in three kid-approved flavors: ‘Mega Apple, Apple-Cinnamon and Apple-Strawberry.

Learn More!

Brainiac®
Email: hello@brainiacfoods.com
Online: https://brainiacfoods.com/

*while supplies last

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Elderberry Syrup: Going back to our roots!

For centuries, elderberries have been known as one of nature’s best for a variety of ailments. What’s old is new again! You probably can’t head down the vitamin aisle and NOT see elderberry everywhere. Scientific evidence has now shown its nutritional strength in helping to support the immune, cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory systems.

Elderberry Syrup is not for pancakes but rather a daily shot of nutrients you’ll want your kiddo to have before they head off to school! Our syrup is made in Washington state and features local honey as its sweetener. Only organic elderberries and spices are used in our recipe and your family will love the taste. One serving a day as part of your routine vitamin intake is all you need. Elderberry syrup can also be added to your daily smoothies or even used in baking mixes (our kids love Saturday morning elderberry pancakes!).

We offer two blends: our Original Blend and our Elderberry Blueberry Blend, featuring blueberries from Bow Hill Farm.

Enjoy 10% off with coupon code REDTRICYCLE

Everything Elderberry
Email: everythingelderberry@gmail.com
Online: http://everythingelderberries.com

Sunshine Music Together is the EIGHT time Golden Teddy Award Winner for Best Music Program in Seattle! When it comes to finding the best class out there for your child, remember that music learning supports all learning. Music stimulates more parts of the brain than any other activity, so signing your child up for a fun and engaging music class is a no brainer – no pun intended! Registration is now open for the fall semester of classes! Locations in Queen Anne, Magnolia, West Seattle and Green Lake! Both in-person and online classes are available!

Music Together is an innovative, internationally recognized, researched-based music and movement program for children ages newborn to five years and their parents and caregivers. It is based on the understanding that all children are inherently musical. We’re also offering Rhythm Kids for children ages 5 – 8 years old!

Our mission is to make the world a better place – by making it more musical! To do this, we bring the highest quality musical and movement curriculum to children and adults everywhere. We engage and encourage the class community in experiences that support making music each day in a natural, authentic and joy-filled way!

Sunshine Music Together LLC
2111 1st Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
Email: info@sunshinemusictogether.com
Online: https://www.sunshinemusictogether.com

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At Discovery Bay’s Preschool, Learning Academy, we create an environment where children feel happy, engaged, and well cared for.  We teach the whole child, introducing literacy, math, and science along with an emphasis on child health and social/emotional development to provide children with the skills they need to be successful in future academic settings.

We offer low student-to-teacher ratios, small classes, highly qualified instructors, integrated technology, research-based standards driven curriculum, active play in a world-class health and fitness club, and enrichment programs for S.T.E.A.M, art, swimming, sports, and more.

Open to everyone.   Ages 3 – 5.  Preschool – Kindergarten Prep

Discovery Bay Learning Academy
4455 148th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Email: learningacademy@proclub.com
Phone: 425-861-6247
Online: https://www.proclub.com/club

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Alpha Martial Arts has been helping Seattle families improve their lives through martial arts since 2001. We develop students that are not only physically fit, confident and able to defend themselves, but who are, most importantly, outstanding members of the community. Our age-appropriate programs for children ages 5-6 (Dragons), youth ages 7-11 (Juniors), Teens and Adults ages are dual programs teaching an integrated character development program with our award winning martial arts curriculum.

Our long-term goal for every student at Alpha Martial Arts is Black Belt – a symbol of excellence and an important tool for developing desire, perseverance and for teaching the importance of follow-through in any activity. Beginning at white belt students learn to set and achieve short, intermediate and long-term goals.

Learning martial arts is fun and provides lifelong benefits, but we know it can be a little intimidating to get started! That’s why we offer a short, no-obligation introductory course so that students may experience the value of our programs first hand. We have 3 great Seattle neighborhood locations to serve you: AMA Bryant, AMA Capitol & AMA Ballard. Learn more at AlphaMartialArts.com and get started at the location nearest you today!

Alpha Martial Arts
Online: http://AlphaMartialArts.com

With school just around the corner let KidsQuest Children’s Museum support your child’s learning through the power of play. KidsQuest offers a wide variety of classes, such as First Experiences for our littlest learners, to Quest Club Engineering which is perfect for elementary aged kids. We serve children ages 0-10 years old and provide a wide variety of classes that are sure to pique your child’s interests. With caring educators, independent growth and discovery opportunites, and peer-to-peer connections, our classes check all the important boxes. Our goal is to always set your child up for successful play moments, as well as working on socialization through hands-on play!

This fall we are thrilled to be bringing back some of our most popular programs, like Story Time and Science Hour, which are free with general admission tickets. Keep an eye and ear out for special programs and activities throughout your visit. When you sign up for a KidsQuest class or enjoy programming in the Museum, you give your child an opportunity to step into a world that understands them and is ready to uplift their educational journey through the power of play. Discounts are available to ensure access for all.

KidsQuest Children’s Museum
1116 108th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 425-637-8100
Online: http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org

Music and movement classes for children birth through five and the grownups who love them! 

Chickadee Music Together is thrilled to announce we’ll be offering both in-person and Zoom classes this fall.

Fun. Fabulous. Uplifting. Magical. These are a few of the ways parents describe Chickadee Music Together classes. Each week babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids—and the grownups who love them!—gather to make music as a community. Our early childhood music classes give families the chance to connect with other families in a musically rich, playful environment. Talented teachers lead families in song, dance, creative movement, chant, instrument play and imaginative musical experiences that foster growth in a child’s innate musical ability. Music Together is on a mission to make the world a better place by making it more musical, and you can be part of it by joining us!

Demo class and fall session registration information available August 1st. chickadeemusic.com

Chickadee Music Together
Email: chickadeemt@gmail.com
Phone: 206.334.8002
Online: http://www.chickadeemusic.com

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Pratt’s youth program fosters an appreciation of art for students ages 5-12. Pratt introduces students to a variety of materials and artistic concepts to evoke their curiosity and to hone their natural creativity develop perseverance, and critical thinking. Professional artists teach students in a fun, relaxed environment where they can express their creativity and gain self-confidence. The techniques developed at Pratt do not stop here; students use these new skills artistically, academically, and interpersonally.

Pratt’s teen program is specifically designed for teens (13 – 18) who want to explore art making in a professional studio environment. Students gain understanding of complex concepts, problem-solving, risk-taking skills and discover positive ways to articulate the way they think and feel. Students celebrate their strengths and develop the skills they need to become healthy, contributing adults. Pratt provides opportunities for teens to develop a foundation for success through the process of making art, which has been shown to motivate and engage students, as well as to increase their ability to develop abilities associated with academic success.

Pratt Fine Arts Center has committed to racial equity as a core value and ongoing practice, allocating resources to the breakdown of systemic barriers and the development of equitable solutions organization-wide.

Pratt Fine Arts Center
S Main St
Seattle, WA 98144
Email: gdiaz@pratt.org
Phone: 206.328.2200 x224
Online: https://pratt.org/

BASIS Independent Bellevue offers a global approach to private school education that develops high-performing, independent learners through a spiraling curriculum designed to meet the highest international levels. Primary and middle school students engage in advanced, content-rich liberal arts and STEM offerings, including Mandarin, art, mathematics, and humanities—all led by Subject Expert Teachers who empower students’ full potential.

With a focus on interdisciplinary instruction and experiential learning, our program encourages critical inquiry and analytical reasoning from day one. As a result, our students become active participants, not just spectators, in their education and beyond!

Our new, six-acre campus will offer state-of-the-art science labs and art rooms, as well as an athletic center, recreation areas, and community gathering spaces. BASIS Independent Bellevue opens fall 2022 with grades 2–7 and plans to expand to a full middle and high school.

BASIS Independent Bellevue
15749 NE 4th St
Bellevue, WA 98008
Email: blv.admissions@basisindependent.com
Phone: (425) 229-1277
Online: https://bellevue.basisindependent.com/