On Monday, September 19 from 5:30 – 7:30p.m., the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings and the LEGO Foundation will co-host a reception to highlight Skills for a Changing World, an initiative launched by CUE and the LEGO Foundation in collaboration with multiple partners to explore high quality learning opportunities that build the breadth of skills needed for vibrant, healthy societies. The evening will offer an opportunity to discuss changing social and economic landscapes as well as the work being done to prepare young people for life, learning, and work. The event will kick off with an interactive activity led by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, senior fellow of the Center for Universal Education and a short panel discussion moderated by Anya Kamenetz, lead education blogger at NPR. The discussion will focus on ways to foster the collective strength of progress made toward achieving breadth of skills and learning opportunities across ages and contexts. After the short program, guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.
To RSVP, please click here. For inquiries, please contact skills@brookings.edu Birthday parties are exciting milestones for children. Spending the day with their family and friends, as well as eating cake, playing games, and opening gifts is something they look forward to all year long. We want to help you plan the perfect birthday party and so it is our pleasure to prepare for you this simple party checklist. 6-8 weeks before the party Set the date of the partyDecide on the location and make venue reservations, if necessaryCreate the guest list (determine the size of the party)Set the party theme with your childLine up any entertainment you may want and ask about setup requirementsDecide on the type of party (half-day, full-day, sleep-over, etc.) 4 to 5 weeks before the party Plan your menuMake a schedule of activities for the party. You will need to factor in time for entertainment, lunch & snacks, gift opening, and simply allowing kids time to run aroundPlan more games than you expect to use in case you run out of activities before the party is overKeep in mind that an outdoor party may become an indoor party in case of rain, so plan alternate activities, just in case
3 to 4 weeks before the party Purchase and send your invitations (include RSVP and directions)Purchase the themed party favors (goodie bags) and game prizesPurchase the themed party supplies and decorations (craft essentials, posters, table cloths, plates, cups and napkins, party hats, balloons, noisemakers, blowouts (paper tubes that unroll when blown into), streamers, confetti, candles and matches)Purchase or download music, if necessary, and make a playlistMake sure you have a working sound systemMake sure you have enough chairs and tables, factoring in adult seating space, as wellFinalize your menu 2 weeks before the party Order cake from a bakery, if you are not baking your ownWrite out a final schedule of activities for the partyConfirm reservations and make a final guest countPlan for additional adult chaperones, if necessary. This can be as simple as an older sibling, cousin, friend, aunt or uncle 1 week before the party Buy and wrap your gift for the birthday starTell siblings to invite a special friend over for the day so they don't feel left out.
They can join the party, play apart, or they can be helpers The day before the party Review the games/activitiesPick up the cake or bake it, if you are making your ownPurchase beverages/iceSet up the tables, chairs, buffet table, etcChild-proof the party areaBegin decorating (save outdoor decorating for the day of the party)Prepare the food that can be made ahead of time Finish any last decorationsSet out party supplies (tablecloths, cups, napkins, etc.)Pick up helium balloons or blow up your regular balloons todayPrepare foods and beverages that cannot be made ahead of timeGreet guests at the door with a smileTake plenty of pictures and videos and have fun! Send thank you notes to your guests and helpers!The Bjarke Ingels Group (or BIG), the Danish architecture firm helmed by its namesake, is getting even bigger. New plans to create a LEGO museum and rethink the campus of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., signal that the buzzed-about firm is on the cusp of becoming the world’s next big starchitecture outlet.
Read more on Salon HuffPost Parents offers a daily dose of personal stories, helpful advice and comedic takes on what it’s like to raise kids today.The Lego Batman Movie at Atlantic Plumbing Cinema - Meet at 3:15 pm Landmark Atlantic Plumbing Cinema Join the Washington DC Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Feb 26th at the 3:45 showing of The Lego Batman Movie at the Landmark Atlantic Plumbing Cinema. Look for Brian A. wearing a brown sweater in the theater lobby/bar about 30 minutes before the film. As always, after the film we will descend on a local establishment for dinner/drinks/discussion. In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.
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Students will learn computer coding by creating alterations, or “mods”, for the popular game Minecraft, boost their math acumen through study in a blended learning model class and get an introduction to the creativity and fun of engineering by building Lego robots. Families of third, fourth and fifth graders who live in the District are welcome to register. Registration has been very robust, so any additional applicants will added to the waiting list. Classes begin on , September 26th. This fall, we will organize several teams to participate in the First Lego League competition. FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) introduces young people to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge, and valuable career and life skills. FLL challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. Alongside adult Mentors, FLL teams solve problems using engineering concepts, presentation techniques, and robots. We will be one of only a handful of sites across the entire city that sponsor teams for this world-wide event.