Peanut Butter and Jelly Time

What: Ms. Peanut Butter
When and When: Thursday, Sept. 24th at 10:30 am at Learning Express Toys of Sunrise
(954) 846-8697
Where and When: Saturday, Sept. 26th at 10:30 am at Baby Love
(954)720-2300
How Much: Free, call to reserve a spot

Miss Peanut Butter is an engaging and energetic children's entertainer who puts on a charming show where kids play, dance, listen, sing along to music, and enjoy some bubbles.

This Thursday she will be at Learning Express Toys of Sunrise. This store is a treasure box of family-friendly fun with amusing activities on an almost-weekly basis.
On Saturday, she will be at Baby Love in Tamarac. This is extrordinary news for all working moms like me! Now our little ones can still see Miss Peanut Butter, even if our weekday calendars are booked with less exciting activities these days, like bringing home the bacon.

BTW, there are Learning Express Toys all over the place. Some other locations are Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, and Boca.

Ready, Set, Write - Fine Motors Skills Class

What: Ready, Set, Write - Fine Motors Skills Class
Who and When:
MONDAYS
2:45 - 3:30 - Strong Writers (3rd & 4th grade)
3:45- 4:30 - Established Writers (1st & 2nd grade)
4:45-5:30 - Beginning Writers (kindergarten)
How much: $140.00 for a 7 week session
Where: Red Wagon Toy Store, 9715 West Sample Road, Coral Springs
Phone Number: 954.575.7878


I received this email from Red Wagon Toy Store. I wanted to share the info with you because it seems like a great class. The classes already started, but it seems to me that you can still sign up. Obviously, you will need to contact them. This is the information:

Your child will engage in age appropriate fun and educational fine motor activities including hand strengthening, handwriting, cutting and coloring. Help your children improve their skills or simply give them a JUMP START into their academic future. Classes will run from August 31st - October 26th (there will be no class on 9/7 or 9/28). Classes run by licensed and experienced occupational therapists.

Please call Jennifer Guttenberg, OTR/L at 954-536-6715 or Dana Ball MS, OTR/L at (954)536-4101.You may also reserve your spot on-line by emailing your request to jguttenberg@bellsouth.net. Be sure you receive an email or phone confirmation.

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Get on Board with Ms. Peanut Butter at Learning Express

What: Ms. Peanut Butter and Elmo and Dora
When: Thursday, Aug. 13th 11 am and Sunday, Aug. 16th 11 am
Where: Learning Express Toys of Sunrise
How Much: Free

Learning Express Toys of Sunrise is a treasure box of family-friendly fun. The owners of this place have the right idea. This toy store has great activities on an almost-weekly basis. For example, this Thursday, Ms. Peanut Butter will be there at 11 am. Ms. Peanut Butter is an engaging and energetic children's entertainer who puts on a charming little show with her buddy Jelly, the Monkey, where kids play, dance, listen, and enjoy some bubbles. I participated in her free, weekly Mommy and Me class at Baby Love in Tamarac, and I image she does something similar at Learning Express. K warmed up to Ms. Peanut Butter very quickly. She was delighted during the performance.
Remember, Ms. Julie will be there on Saturday at 11 am. And on Sunday at 11 am, Elmo and Dora will be coming by. There is no doubt in my mind that they are a big hit with the kids.
The toy store offers a great selection for all ages. My husband and I like to take K on lazy, Sunday afternoons when there isn't much to do and just walk around and explore the aisles of books, favors, little cars, dolls, knickknacks, games, etc. The other day I saw the Twilight Turtle Constellation Nightlight and I think I'm going to buy it for K. The staff at the store is always welcoming and friendly.
Part of the charm of every toy store is the nostalgia it conjures of our own childhood. They are innocent, playful places. The little girl in me is drawn to oodles of toys and games. And the mom in me gladdens at the sight of K's smiling baby face as she participates in the activities they offer.
BTW, there are Learning Express Toys all over the place. Some other locations are Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, and Boca.