Saturday, December 4, 2010 All Day in PS 92 Cafeteria
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
222 W 134th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave.)
New York, NY 10030
All free! For families and children ages 4-12. Check out what’s happening!
There will be a lot of activities for the children as well as the parents. Below is a lost of some activities planned for the event.. It will be a fun filled and informative day.
• Book Giveaway Each child chooses a brand-new book for their home library! Hundreds of titles for babies to age 12. (All ages)
• Get your own library card! The neighborhood Countee Cullen Branch has public program information and library card sign up. New York Public Library (All ages)
• Make an Illuminated bookmark with decorative initials and illustrations inspired by the age-old tradition of Illuminated manuscripts. Cathedral of St John the Divine Pre-K – Grade 6
Schedule of Activities
How to draw comics -12:30 & 2:00
30 min. Grades 3-6
Musical Books - 11:30 & 1:30
30 min. Pre-school – Grade 6
“If Wishes Were Fishes” 11:30 & 1:30
30 min Grades 2-4
The Storyteller’s Candle- 12:00
30 min. Auditorium Pre K – Grade 3 English/ Español
Read with Sesame Street Pre K- Grade 1
Sesame Around the World - PreK-5 English/Español
The Electric Company - Grades 2-5
We’re All the Same Inside - K- Grade 3
Bringing Books to Life - 11:30 & 1:30 30 min K – Grade 2
Picture this! Making Storybooks - 11:30 & 1:30 30 min. Pre-K – Grade 5 & Adults
¡Lee en Voz Alta! A Haute Voix! - 11:30 12:00 1:30
30 min. Pre K – Grade 4 English/Español/Français
LIVE with the Big Bad Wolf & the Three Little Pigs -11:30 & 1:30
30 min Grades 1-3
Create Your Own Adventure! 11:30 & 1:30
30 min Grades 2-4
“Walking Around” Living Poetry Everyday - 11:30 & 1:30
30 min. Grades 3-6
Intergenerational Read Aloud - 12:00
30 min. Pre K – Grade 3
Special Workshops for pre-teens!
Express yourself! Performance Poetry -12:30
45 min. -Grades 6-8
Girls Only! - 12:30 & 1:30
30 min. Girls, Grades 7-8
Rhythm & Rhyme - 12:00 & 1:30
30 min. - Grades 5-8
Want to be a journalist? - 12:00 & 1:30
30 min - Grades 6-8
Do you dream of being in the spotlight?--12:00 & 1:30
30 min. - Grades 6-8
Dance, Movement & Stories - 12:00 & 1:30
30 min. Gym -Grades 5-8
Especially for Parents: Workshops, Panels and Info Stations
Motivating Boys to Read * Special Panel 12:00 30 min.
Our male guest authors & illustrators discuss what motivates boys to read while sharing their own experiences and offering advice to parents. Discussion and open Q&A
Let’s Talk: Kids and Show Biz 12:00 & 1:30 30 min.
Designed to educate parents about the acting industry. Get the tools needed to research and make wise decisions about getting your children involved in acting and modeling and why reading and speaking well is key to success! Jay Lyric Production
Single Parenting & Parenting with Love 11:30 & 1:30 30 min.
In small, supportive discussion groups, parents work to find new solutions to strengthen their parenting skills. Workshops empower parents to become more involved in their child’s education. Single parenting @ 11:30 AM and Parenting with Love @ 1:30PM Every Person Influences Children (EPIC)
Blueprint to Financial Success
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to set and achieve financial goals, with tips on ways to budget and help become debt-free and financially literate. NY Life Insurance Company via Sesame Workshop
Learn about Adult Education Programs 11:30 & 12:30 30 min.
Learn information about Pre-GED, GED, ESL, computer skills, career and technical information and health careers. All programs available at the Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center. Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center
Meet the Authors: Reading & Activities 12:30 45 min.
Meet the author: Regina Brooks
Featuring: Never Finished, Never Done! Saturday morning is supposed to be fun! Will Shayla ever finish her list of chores? Listen to the story.(Pre-school – 1st Grade)
Meet the author: Selina Alko
Featuring: Peanut Butter, Big Brother & more
Big brother wonders whether the new baby will look like him. He blends from semisweet dark daddy chocolate bar and strawberry cream mama’s milk. Listen to the story and draw pictures of your family. (Pre-school – 1st Grade)
Meet the author/illustrator: Pat Cummings
Featuring: Harvey Moon, Museum Boy & more
To liven up the class trip, Harvey brings his pet lizard to the museum. Whoops. When Zippy escapes, the adventures begin! Pat Cummings teaches children how to draw and how stories become books.(Grade1-2)
Meet the author/illustrator: Eric Velasquez
Featuring: Grandma’s Gift & more
Eric and Grandma visit the art museum. Inspired by the art, Eric wants to grow up to be an artist. What special gift does Grandma give him to help reach his dream? Based on the author’s childhood. (Grades 2-4)
Meet the author: Lenore Look
Featuring: Alvin Ho, Allergic to Birthday Parties … & more
The third hilarious chapter book in the series about Alvin Ho, a boy who’s afraid of everything. What could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Listen to the story and make your own “Personal Disaster Kit” to survive anything you’re afraid of! (Grades 2-4)
Meet the author: Rigoberto González
Featuring: Antonio’s Card/La Tarjeta de Antonio
Antonio’s family is different from a lot of kids’. This is a story that will help all children speak up for the ones they love. Listen to the story and the author discusses different kinds of families. Make a card for someone you love. (Grades 1-4) (English/ Español)
Meet the author: Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Featuring: 8th Grade Superzero
Reggie (“Pukey”) McKnight finds himself in the middle of a school election and other middle school complications. Listen to the story and brainstorm how to be a ’superhero’ in your own community. Make your own slogans and action plans. (Grades 4-8)
**Healthy snacks for sale to benefit the PS 92 Parent Association**