The Third Place

“Nurturing minds and hearts”

 
Upcoming Events and Programs “Parenting is a Journey” An Evening with Author Janis Keyser Author of “Becoming the Parent You Want to Be” Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 6:30 pm Community Reception 7:00pm Presentation Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall 1040 Border Road, Los Altos RSVP: http://parentingjourney.eventbrite.com  ____________________________________________________________ Together with Toddlers Our Most Popular Program! Together with Toddlers is a weekly parent participation program at The Third Place in Los Altos!  These interactive classes joyfully engage parents and children in a Reggio Emilia inspired environment. An interactive story time including puppets, songs, action rhymes, felt board stories and poetry, is followed by time to play, create and enjoy socializing with others.   All programs include a song book and book list.     Choose from one of the three classes designed to meet the various developmental needs of toddlerhood! Together Time-  8 - 16 months Toddlers on the Move -  16 - 24 months   Lights, Camera...Toddlers in Action!- 24 - 30 months   For program information about our 10 week winter session please click here: Spring registration form for Together with Toddlers.pdf Any questions?? Please contact Elisa Merrifield at: elisa@ccla.us or call Ventana School office at (650) 948 - 2151 ex 115 Spring registration will begin on March 1st. http://parentingjourney.eventbrite.comPrograms_files/spring%20registration%20form%20for%20Together%20with%20Toddlers.pdfmailto:elisa@ccla.us?shapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2

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Past Events and Workshops


2012



  1. ✤February - Wednesday,15th


  1. “ The Case for Make Believe”

  2. A Talk with Dr. Susan Linn

  3. Founder of the Campaign for Commercial Free Childhoood.


  1. ✤November - Wednesday,9th 


  3. "Creativity is Dressed in Everyday Clothes"

  4. An Inspirational Evening with Author, Lella Gandini, Ed.D. 


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  1. ✤ May - Thursday, 12th

  2. Woman to Woman

  3. With Ronna Renner, RN

  4. “Are You Happier Than Your Mother?”



  1. ✤March  - Thursday, 24th


  1. Author,  Lenore Skenazy - “America’s Worst Mom”

  2. "Free-Range Kids:

  3. Why Does the Idea of an Old-Fashioned Childhood Sound So Radical?"


  1. ✤January- Thursday, 20th

  2. “Kindergarten Readiness Discussion Panel -“Will my child be ready?” kindergartenreadinessdiscussion.eventbrite.com

2010

  1. ✤December- 5th, 11:30am      An Afternoon with Children’s Author and Artist Elisa Kleven.

  2. ✤November- 17th, 6:30pm Film Showing - Play Again

  3. ✤October - Thursday, 28th, 6:30pm   “Changing the Channel of Influence-Reclaiming childhood from the media and marketing moguls.”   with Guest Speaker, Amy Jussel,  

  4. ✤Oct. 5th - Nov. 9th  Parenting from Your Heart

  5. ✤Oct. 13th, 20th and 27th -  “Raising a Well Balanced Family” Defining success for health and happiness with Challenge Success from the Stanford School of Education.

  6. ✤Oct. 13th, 20th, and 27th - Reggio Emilia Workshops- Foundations, Art and In the Home

  7. ✤Oct. 15th - Friday Film at The Third Place “Consuming Kids-The Commercialization of Childhood”

  8. ✤September- Tuesday, 28th, 6:30pm “Well Balanced Child- Avoiding Stress and Overscheduling” with Guest Speaker, Jim Lobdell of Challenge Success at the Stanford School of Education.