Back to School Guide 2012 ~ We've Done Our Homework! Kids Activities Blog

Our exclusive Back to School guide features listings for area businesses that provide kid-friendly programs, products and after school activities. Take a look at this new, helpful resource we ™ve put together for busy parents just like you!

Be a Foodistâ„¢ Mobile Healthy Culinary School for Kids Phone: 972-246-8577 Email: [email protected] To find out our class schedule, visit us at www.beafoodist.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beafoodist Twitter: https://twitter.com/beafoodist Looking for a fun way to get your kids to eat healthier?

Be a Foodistâ„¢ Culinary Classes focus on kids learning about nourishing foods through food preparation and lessons. Kids (Foodists) will :

Learn about nutritious foods in a FUN and POSITIVE peer environment
Work hands-on with fresh ingredients (organic when possible)
Make healthy recipes like salads, dips & smoothies using kid-friendly tools
Discover, explore, and taste interesting ingredients
Learn about making good choices, eating well balanced meals, MyPlate etc.

Looking for a fresh idea for your next birthday party? Be a Foodistâ„¢ birthday parties are fun, engaging and good for you! Email us or call us today for more information!

Best Gymnastics 601 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 100 Flower Mound, TX 75028 972-874-8800 Email: [email protected] www.bestgymnastics.net Find us on Facebook Twitter: @bestgymnastics

Do you have Olympic Fever? Come see what makes Best Gymnastics different! We offer classes for ages 14 months and older for boys, girls, recreational, competitive, and tumbling for cheer and dance. Best Gymnastics has highly trained coaches, we maintain low student to teacher ratios of 6:1 in all of our beginner classes, and we do not have sessions so you pay for class each month and there is no commitment to stay enrolled. Best Gymnastics promotes a culture of safety and a healthy respect for the sport of gymnastics. Our students learn great gymnastics, have fun, and take advantage of all the benefits this great sport has to offer!

Bye-Buy Consign

Amber Backes, Manager 214-519-1251 www.bbconsign.com Find us on Facebook Twitter @BBConsign Event Address is 3114 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TX 75007

Bye-Buy Consign is a family oriented semi-annual consignment sale in Carrollton. Our passion is providing the hottest deals at the lowest prices on designer and brand-name baby items, kid's items, indoor and outdoor toys, strollers and so much more. We offer local parents an opportunity to make some extra money while clearing their closets without the hassle of hosting a garage sale or posting on Craigslist. Consignors earn up to 80% of the sale of their items all while shopping for next season needs. Shop with us for Halloween costumes and all your needs for fall & winter clothing.

Dr Pepper StarCenter Your Neighborhood Ice Arena “ locations in Euless, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Plano, McKinney www.drpepperstarcenter.com 214-GO-SKATE Find us on Facebook Register Today! Classes start August 6th

Eagle Gymnastics Academy 6085 Sports Village Rd Frisco, TX 75034 972-712-4644 www.eaglegymnastics.com [email protected] Where children soar to new heights! We strive to provide quality programs that focus on FUN, FITNESS and FUNDAMENTALS to children of all ages. Our professional coaching staff is committed to providing our young champions a strong foundation for learning and the confidence they need to succeed.

Fingerprints Preschool 6181 Esther Way, Frisco 75034 972-712-2808 www.fingerprintspreschool.comNow accepting Fall registration. Fingerprints Christian Preschool is an academic, thematic preschool which uses the FISD's curriculum Handwriting Without Tears. In addition, we incorporate bible lessons, basic Spanish and sign language daily. Healthy snacks and a hot catered lunch are provided. Our program operates from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with extended hours 8-5 if needed. We provide care for children 15 months to 5 years old with Transitional Kindergarten available. Our mission at Fingerprints is to nurture children and their families by providing a physically and emotionally stable Christian academic environment.

Gymboree www.gymboreeclasses.com Allen: Linda 972-678-4485 190 E. Stacy Rd. #1605 Allen TX 75002 Dallas: MayEllen 214-363-8585 11700 Preston Rd. #612, Dallas, TX 75230 Plano: Shannon 972-473-2124 3600 Communications Pkwy #645, Plano Tx 75093

Gymboree Play & Music is a global leader in early childhood development programs. It is also a great place for Moms and children age 0-5 years old to make lifelong friends and learn in a fun environment! From sensory stimulation to problem-solving games and storytelling, our Play & Learn classes use play-based activities to stretch the body and mind. With an array of musical styles our Music classes help children explore the power of rhythm, melody, tonality, and form while nurturing key physical, social, and intellectual skills. Our Art classes inspire your child's imagination and self expression through painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, dramatic play and more. Gymboree School Skills classes are especially designed drop off classes for 3-5 year olds with activities that help develop confidence, curiosity, communication, and cooperation, giving your child a solid foundation for future learning. OurFamily classes in all programs are designed to support multiage learning. CREATIVITY. CONFIDENCE. FRIENDSHIP. It all starts at Gymboree.

K12 “ Texas Virtual Academy 1800 Lakeway Drive, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75057 Phone: 866.360.0161 www.k12.com/txva

K12 on Facebook The Texas Virtual Academy is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves Texas students in grades 3-12. Students are schooled in the home through our online school platform with the award winning K¹² curriculum and the support of Texas-certified teachers. Courses are based on decades of research , designed by experts in the industry, with lessons delivered through a combination of online and offline instruction, coupled with a rich mix of hands-on activities. Discover TXVA. It's a choice between a school where your child may struggle to fit in, to a school that fits your child!

Lakehill Preparatory School 2720 Hillside Drive Dallas, Texas 75214 214-826-2931 Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook www.lakehillprep.org Established in 1971, Lakehill Preparatory School is a highly regarded, fully-accredited, co-educational school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. As an academic community dedicated to the whole student, Lakehill combines a robust, college preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community engagement. Small class sizes ensure a supportive learning environment and personal attention. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel. Admission Previews are available throughout the fall. Please contact the Office of Admission to find out more.

Lori Vann Counseling and Associates

4020 Huffines Blvd. #120, Carrollton, 75010 Email: [email protected] 214 270 6966 www.LoriVannCounseling.com Experienced professional, caring, and non-judgmental therapy

Lori Vann Counseling and Associates offers professional non-judgmental and ethical counseling services for children as young as 4 years of age through adulthood. Individual, couples, family, and group therapies are provided. Professional speaking and media consulting services are offered on a variety of personal, parenting, and professional issues, including boundary setting with relatives and co-workers, assertive communication, stress management, perfectionism, and teen issues. Ms. Vann's expertise is self-injury and she offers support groups for teen girls and for women. Languages offered are: English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Malay, and Gujurati. Christian counseling also available upon request.

Visit your local Main Event “ Summer Funpass good thru September 3rd

www.mainevent.com

Revolution Chiropractic Dr. Jason Kramer Dr. Shea Newsome972.599.7064 18800 Preston Road Suite 307 Dallas, TX 75252

www.RevolutionChiropractor.com

www.Twitter.com/DrSheaNewsome

www.Facebook.com/RevolutionChiro

Dr. Shea Newsome and Dr. Jason Kramer are co-owners of Revolution Chiropractic, a family health office located in North Dallas. They provide specific, scientific chiropractic care for people from infancy to over 100 years of age. They focus on utilizing the most proven and advanced techniques in chiropractic to help people achieve optimum health. Specifically, Dr. Newsome is specialized in chiropractic care for women during pregnancy and for the pediatric population. Every case that walks into the office is unique and they provide customized corrective plans for each person. Make an appointment today to see how chiropractic can help you and your family!

SMARTS Club LLC

9385 Canondale Drive,

Frisco, TX 75033

214-578-7741

[email protected]

www.smartsclub.net

SMARTS Club offers premier after school programs with choice of activities including Robotics, Chess, Art, Origami, Dancing and Kids Yoga. We offer homework help and training in all academic subjects plus STAAR, COGAT(Gifted and Talented), ACT and SAT prep. The owner Dr Meenakshi Singh has been involved in education for over 20 years teaching at colleges and schools in US and India. Dr Meenakshi Singh is a Texas Certified teacher in Science and a substitute teacher in Frisco and Plano ISD's. Dr Singh is also certified and specializes in Kids Yoga. Her Multisensory Kids Yoga helps improve focus and grades.

Enroll with SMARTS Club today and get FREE registration, $75 saving (promo code NTK12).

Sachi Bags www.sachi-bags.com www.facebook.com/hannongroup

Sachi means HAPPINESS in Japanese. It is with this thought in mind the Hannon Group proudly created the Sachi Insulated Fashion lunch totes. Sachi comes in many shapes and sizes. Combined with a Sachi Cool Gem ice pack, your child's lunch will stay cool for hours. Every bag is 100% BPA and lead free. Eat Healthy, Reuse, Recycle, BE HAPPY and look great with your Sachi tote!

Buy once and re-use!WRAP-N-MAT ® Wraps and Pouches are reusable food wraps that convert into a placemat, providing a clean eating surface anywhere.

Wrap-N-Mat, Inc.

970-229-1943 phone 970-226-9024 fax Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 2664, Loveland, CO 80539-2664 http://twitter.com/wrapnmat Find us on Facebook www.wrapnmat.com

ER Centers of America 6501 Preston Road Plano, TX 75024 972-403-1300 www.ercenters.com Fast, Emergency Room and Urgent Care in Plano, TX (Also serving Dallas, McKinney, Allen and Frisco, TX)