Free mindful self-compassion workshops are being offered to the public in Savannah starting this month.

The first free workshop will be Wed., Feb. 26, 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS. Find registration information and the schedule of all the free mindful self-compassion workshops offered through Oct. 28 here.

These trainings help participants learn fundamental concepts and skills in mindfulness and self-compassion. Workshops are a program of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and organized by Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, Inc.

Open to all residents including educators, law enforcement, medical and behavioral health providers, caregivers, students and community members.

Learn more about the benefits of the workshops – especially to educators – in our newspaper column here.

Thanks to funding from Chatham County, the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and Pitulloch Foundation, and in partnership with Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition and Gateway Community Service Board, organizers are able to bring this resource to our residents and schools at no cost to them

Register online here.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS
Wednesday, April 29, 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS
Wednesday, June 24, 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS
Wednesday, Aug. 26 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS
Wednesday, Oct. 28 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS

Savannah Children’s Museum to host Dr. Seuss Themed Event

On Sat., Feb. 29 2020, families are invited to celebrate the fun and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss during “Seuss Fest” 10AM-3PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character in honor of the children’s book author, who would be celebrating his 116th birthday on March 2.

Museum educators will lead the group with Seuss stories, games and activities. Highlights include: Seuss Science Station, a Read-A-Thon and a Seusstastic Selfie Station, complete with costumes and props.

Community partners will provide Seuss-filled fun throughout the day. The Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah will lead a Green Eggs and Ham Relay as well as a “make your own water bottle” activity, Live Oak Public Library will lead literacy and reading themed activities, and Savannah Children’s Theatre will share Seuss-themed performances at 10:30 and noon.

Admission to “Seuss Fest” is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum,: $8 for all guests 18 months and older. This event is free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Learn about becoming a member here.

Seuss Fest 2020
Sat. Feb. 29, 2020
10AM-4PM
Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Rd.
Savannah, Georgia 31401

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See the Monster Watercolor Illustration Workshop

Savannah Cultural Arts Center offers a slew of free or affordable kid-friendly classes & workshops during February 2020.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

February 2020 Kid-Friendly Events & Classes @ the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Below is a list of upcoming events, classes, and workshops at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this winter.

Those interested in registering for these classes and workshops can find more information and the registration . To view the latest updates to our events and programming, be sure to visit our website at www.savannahga.gov/arts or call 912-651-6783.

Yoga
10:30-11:30AM, Saturdays, Feb. 1-29,
All ages
$5 per person per session
Stretch and exhale your way to mindfulness in this relaxing yoga class for all skill levels. Please bring your own mat.
Register online here. 

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Felt Painting Workshop
9:30AM-1PM, Feb. 15
Ages 13+
$35 per person
Learn how to turn felt into a wonderful painting.
Register online here. 

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Beginner Level Mosaic
5:30-8PM, Wednesdays, Feb. 26 – March 25
Ages 13+
$60 per person
Create your own mosaic using vitreous glass while learning basic techniques in design, tool use, and settings.
Register online here. 

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See the Monster Watercolor Illustration
6-8PM, Feb. 28
Ages 7+
$10 per person
See your watercolor blobs come to life as funny monster illustrations.
Register online here. 

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Belly Dancing Workshop
12:30-1:30PM, Feb. 29
All ages
FREE
Register online here. 

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Come to the Fairy & Gnome Festival 2020 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for a day of enchantment, Sat. April 25, 2020, 10AM-2PM

This family-themed festival is all about the “wee folk” getting up close with the natural world and encouraging imaginative play. Dress in costume and flaunt your wings in our fashion show; mine for magic gems; frolic in the enchanted forest for a fairy surprise; construct a fairy village; enjoy games and crafts inspired by the natural world.

Bring the whole family and stroll through Oatland’s magical trails and maybe you will catch a glimpse of a fairy or gnome looking for a place to call home. Additional fees may apply. All proceeds go to feeding our magical animal kingdom.

Cost: regular admission to Oatland Island Wildlife Center as well as some extra fundraising activities during the event. Find admission costs here.

Fairy & Gnome Festival 2020
Oatland Island Wildlife Center
711 Sandown Rd.
Savannah, 31410
(912) 395-1500

FREE Georgia Day Parade 2020, Savannah

Educators & students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the Georgia Day Parade on Fri. Feb. 21, 2020.

As part of the annual commemoration of the founding of the Georgia colony by James Edward Oglethorpe, a tradition dating back to the earliest years of the colony’s founding, students, local dignitaries, musicians, & costumed performers will march through Savannah’s historic squares.

Details here. 

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Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange is having a play date and you’re invited!

Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange  will open their doors and their toy chests for everyone to come and enjoy totally FREE with instructors present to help facilitate kids playing together in Spanish.

Studies show that children who attain and/or maintain bilingual skills are those with peers who value and use the secondary language, so Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange  is promoting a community for our kids to have just that.

Where:  Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange, 206 East 36 St. Savannah
When: Sat. Feb 8 2020, 12:30-2:30PM
Who: All ages. Games for toddlers to teenagers.
Come for a bit or stay for the whole 2 hours, it’s up to you.
*Parents will need to stay at the Exchange while their children are present, but  Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange will have coffee, tea, and good conversation while the kiddos play.

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The Savannah Country Day School, a JK-12 independent school in Savannah, invites you to a FREE lecture by Michael Thompson – author of several best-selling parenting books – Wed. Feb. 5 @ 6PM on the school campus. (This is a change from the previously published time of 7pm) Join SCDS as Thompson walks parents and educators through the complex social world of our children

Schmidt Lecture Series event: “Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Friendship Development, Popularity and Social Cruelty in Childhood,” presented by Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Jelks Auditorium
6PM Wed. Feb. 5
Savannah Country Day School
824 Stillwood Drive
Savannah, GA 31419-2643
912-925-8800

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Ready to tumble?

Check out one of  Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah‘s  tumbling classes today.

Crowned Elite Athletics has Savannah tumbling classes for all ages and skill levels with new intermediate and advanced classes beginning on Thursdays.

Combine a tumbling class with one of Crowned Elite’s stunting or flexibility classes for a winning combo.

Cost: $55 monthly or $95 for any two.

Register online here. 

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Enrollment for Soccer Shots Spring Soccer is now open in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton.

Soccer Shots is kicking off the season and your child is invited to join Soccer Shots on Soccer Island.

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program for children ages 2-8 with a focus on character development.

Soccer Shots also offers special programming for children ages 3 and up with special needs. ​Weekly sessions focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. Through fun games and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active. Soccer Shots curriculum is aligned with early learning state standards and highlights a positive character trait each week such as respect, confidence and determination. And Soccer Shots coaches are the best in the business.

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more. Then click “View Locations” and use the new search feature to find a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule.

Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton. Spots will fill quickly, so enroll today.

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Kumon of Pooler is offering free registration for ages 3 & older from Feb. 1 to March 15 2020 which means you can save up to $50.

Kumon of Pooler is part of the world’s largest after-school math & reading program, helping children of all ages and all levels become self-learners. A Kumon Program can be tailored for advanced students who need to be challenged, but also for students who need help catching up.

Schedule an orientation to see how Kumon can benefit your preschooler.

Enroll your kids in Kumon of Pooler today and save up to $50 with free registration. Offer ends March 15 2020.

Kumon of Pooler
208 GRAND CENTRAL BLVD. SUITE 200
POOLER, GA 31322
912.920.8899
email janesecooper@ikumon.com

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February Playdates: “It’s a Mystery!”
What will the playdate theme be?
Can you guess Kindermusik Savannah’s February playdate theme? It’s a MYSTERY! Come join Kindermusik Savannah for a mystery class theme… whatever it is, you know it’s going to be a blast! Don’t miss this super-fun playdate full of exciting surprises! You just gotta come to find out!

You and your child will get:

A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
A Kindermusik instrument
10 digitally downloadable Kindermusik songs of YOUR choice!
A $10 coupon for Kindermusik Savannah weekly studio classes
Our February playdates will be held 2 times, so feel free to enroll in one or both dates. Playdates are open to children ages 0-7 and their caregivers! Spaces in each playdate are limited and tend to fill fast, so hurry to enroll now and save your family’s spots!

Cost: $18 for first child; $10 each for siblings

Ages newborn to 7 years; multiple adult caregivers welcome!

Wednesday, February 19 & Saturday, February 22 2020 @ 10AM

Enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com

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