Schedule your child’s FREE placement test at Kumon Math & Reading Center of Savannah: (912) 920-8899

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Savannah, www.kumon.com/savannah , open on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-7 PM,  in Piccadilly Square @ 10010   Abercorn Ave. Suite 5A, Savannah, 31406. For more info or to schedule a complimentary placement test, call owner and instructor, Janese Cooper at (912) 920-8899. Kumon of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Have you taken your kids to see an Angela Beasley’s Puppet People show yet? It’s a Savannah tradition. Here’s a chance to do so.

You’re invited to Puppet People’s End of Year Puppet Workshops & Shows at The Puppet Place in Thunderbolt

December 26, 27, 28, 30 & 31 @ 11:00 AM

Bring your children to the Puppet People’s World of Let’s Pretend! Your children will have a wonderful time learning how to make their own puppet which will be followed by a wonderful and entertaining Puppet Show.

Children $10 Adults $5

Book your seat since space is limited. Organizers are expecting a huge response from this amazing event. More details here.

Contact 912.355.3366,  email puppets@puppetpeople.com or visit www.PuppetPeople.com

Puppet People, 912.355.3366, www.PuppetPeople.com, email puppets@puppetpeople.com,  3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404  Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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Did your kids get to see one of the energetic & educational Roger Day concerts in Savannah last week?

If so, chances are they are still singing about Mosquito Burritos & Vulture Vomit. We love Roger Day’s music and wanted to find out more about the man in the mud. Check out our Q&A with the popular children’s musician  by clicking here.

Roger Day’s Savannah Music Festival co-commissioned DVD & CD Marsh Mud Madness is an amazing a learning tool for local schoolchildren. This project involves fun and interactive songs about the ecology of the Georgia coast. During this residency, Roger Day’s performances are provided free of charge to school systems in Effingham and Jasper counties, and for Chatham county students in four performances at the Trustees Theater, reaching approximately 7,000 students. Marsh Mud Madness is also the subject of new DVD, produced by SMF and available in the “shop” section at www.savannahmusicfestival.org . SMF’s Music for Our Schools program is sponsored by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

Roger Day’s Marsh Mud Madness is now available on CD, too. This audio edition of Marsh Mud Madness is available via Bigkids.com, CDBaby.com and Rogerday.com for $15 CD, $9 digital.

The 14 tracks include songs from Day’s live concerts at the 2011 Savannah Music Festival, plus two newly crafted studio versions of “Vulture Vomit” and “Turtle Girl.” Marsh Mud Madness was created after Day spent five days exploring nearby Sapelo Island & learning about the island’s fragile ecosystem from scientists at the University of Georgia Marine Institute. Day also created a Marsh Mud Madness curriculum available now for free for any teacher or parent at http://georgiaseagrant.uga.edu/article/RogerDay/

Attention Homeschool Parents! Snapology of Richmond Hill/Savannah has  just opened registration for their next session of Snapology classes for homeschoolers.

Lego® Engineering for Homeschoolers in POOLER – 5 week session of classes!

Come build super-cool models with Lego® Technic bricks that use gears, axles and pulleys to build simple machines! Work in teams under guided instruction to build a different simple machine model each week.

Some models the class will build include catapults, windmills, cranes and conveyor belts plus more!

This class is designed for children of all ages and abilities. Older elementary age or middle school children will build together and will be given extensions to build.

Please note that this 5 week class will break for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Cost: $65 per student. November 21-Jan 9 10:30-11:30 at Tom Tripplet Park Community Center conveniently located between Savannah and Pooler off of Highway 80.

Register online at http://savannah.snapology.com/Calendar.html .

Have Snapology bring the party to you! Snapology’s dedicated party facilitator will bring the Lego® party to you.

More Snapology birthday info here.

Stay connected to Snapology of Savannah by liking them on Facebook here.

Snapology of Savannah, Richmond Hill, “Where Learning is a Snap” 770-883-3024, email Savannah@Snapology.com , http://www.snapology.com/savannahhome.php, Snapology is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

One of our favorite local kids’ events, the annual Savannah Children’s Book Festival happens Saturday Nov. 16, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Forsyth Park in Savannah.

The festival is presented by Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah. The ninth annual festival celebrates the joy of reading, the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country. The festival will also include more than 60 Coastal Authors, arts and crafts, an International Tent, a variety of food and entertainment, a Book Walk and graphic novel/comics area.

This year’s featured authors and illustrators are:
Robin Bridges
Marc Brown
Peter Brown
Nick Bruel
Nina Crews
John R. Erickson
Denise Fleming
Tad Hills
Brian Lies
Jim McMullen
Rachel Renee Russell
Don Tate

Download the lexile level information for the books by the above featured authors and illustrators.

Rain location for the event is the Savannah Civic Center. For more information, call 912-652-3689. For updates, visit the library’s Facebook page by clicking here.

FREE Storybook Art with Scribble Art Studio

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305 Thursday, Nov. 7, 4:30 p.m.

Professional artists from Scribble Art Studio will lead this hands-on art program. The session will feature the book, “Duck & Goose, Goose Needs a Hug” by Tad Hills, one of the children’s book authors coming to the Savannah Children’s Book Festival, 11/16, in Forsyth Park.

Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419 (behind Target at Savannah Mall)

Free fee weekend Nov. 9-11 2013 @ Fort Pulaski National Monument

To commemorate Veterans Day, the National Park Service will waive all entrance fees throughout Veterans Day weekend. Savannah’s national park – Fort Pulaski National Monument – will be fee free from Saturday, November 9 to Monday, November 11, 2013.

Fort Pulaski National Monument will honor our nation’s veterans with a full schedule of special activities in the historic fort. The 48th New York Infantry Regiment will recreate many aspects of daily life at a major Civil War-era post. A variety of programs will be offered throughout the weekend allowing visitors to learn about military inspections, mail calls, bayonet drills, barracks life, and infantry drills. A special military salute to veterans will be offered at 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 9.

The 48th New York Infantry was stationed at Fort Pulaski from June 1862 through June 1863. During their year-long stay, the unit remained vigilant, always prepared for a Confederate counter attack, an attack that never materialized. Their stay was documented in a series of early photographs that are displayed in exhibits throughout the park.

“The everyday life of the Civil War soldier has always been fascinating to the American public,” commented Superintendent Melissa Memory. “This weekend, we’ll bring that subject to life as a salute to the veterans of all conflicts who have served our country.”

The schedule for the weekend of Veterans Day is as follows:

Saturday, November 9, 2013
10:00            Company Drill
11:00            Cannon Demonstration
12:00            Guided Fort Tour
1:00              Special Program – The 48th New York Volunteers at Fort Pulaski
1:30              Quartermaster and Mail Call
2:00              Cannon Demonstration
3:00              Bayonet Drill & Musket Demonstration
4:00              Salute to Veteran’s Day

Sunday, November 10, 2013
9:00              Barracks Cleaning
10:00            Barracks Inspection
11:00            Guided Fort Tour
12:00            Baseball Game
1:00              Special Program – The 48th New York Volunteers at Fort Pulaski.
2:00              March out of Fort
3:00              Guided Fort Tour

Monday, November 11, 2013
10:30            Guided Fort Tour
12:00            Musket Demonstration
1:00              Ranger’s Choice (Subject of program varies)
2:00              Musket Demonstration
3:30              Guided Fort Tour

Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. Learn more at www.nps.gov/fopu and visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/FortPulaskiNPS and Twitter www.twitter.com/FortPulaskiNPS.

Call the park at (912) 786-5787 for details or visit the park’s official website at nps.gov/fopu.

More information on free entrance days in the National Parks can be found at www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm  .

JUNIOR PARK RANGERS

When you take kids to tour national parks, you never know how much they are getting out of the visit. Especially for those of us moms who aren’t exactly history experts.

Which is why you need to pick up the Junior Ranger booklets at the visitor centers of national parks you visit. The Junior Ranger program kids engage more during the visits.

Junior Ranger booklets have activities about the national parks for ages 5-12. Junior ranger books are free to any visitor and usually are available at the visitors’ centers. Often, similar programs with more advanced activities are also available for older kids. Just ask at the site’s visitor center.

While doing the activities, children enjoy earning a badge and a certificate.

Various national parks that have Junior Ranger programs include:
*Fort Pulaski National Monument, on U.S. 80 en route to Tybee Island. Info on the Fort Pulaski Junior Program here.
*Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie national monuments, Charleston, S.C. Info on these forts Junior Ranger program here.
*Cumberland Island National Seashore, Ga. More info here.

Come out to Skidaway Island State Park to enjoy FREE kids’ nature activities most Wednesdays-Sundays during November .  To see the complete list of FREE kids’ nature activities @ Skidaway Is. State Park during November 2013, click here.

This months highlights include:

* Toddler Time at 10 AM on Thursdays : Stories, games, and learning designed for 2-4 year olds. This upcoming week’s theme is birds . See upcoming themes here..

* SMORES & STORIES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE: 6 PM FRI. Nov. 8 Campfire:  Meet and greet fellow park visitors for Smores and stories around the campfire. Meet at Amphitheatre across from Picnic Shelter 4.

* Owl Programs at 2 PM Wed. Nov. 6 & 6 PM Sat. Nov. 23.

To see the complete list of FREE kids’ nature activities @ Skidaway Is. State Park during November 2013, click here.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE

Telfair Museums in Savannah has some big FREE kids events happening this month including:

The 19th Annual Telfair Art Fair will be held November 16 and 17 in the heart of historic downtown Savannah.
A popular family-friendly aspect of the annual Telfair Art Fair is the FREE Children’s Art fair, a free event taking place Saturday, November 16 from 10 am to 5 pm in the square at 207 W. York St.
FREE Children’s Art Fair
Saturday, November 16
Enjoy art activities for children in the square and in the studio 10 am – 5pm.
Bring your children to create, design, learn and have fun! Activities are centered around Telfair Museums’ featured exhibition, Spanish Sojourns. Different activities will be available during the day including Travel Sketch Books, Flamenco Dance Instruction, Flamenco Flower Design, Robert Henri Replication Station, and Spanish
Mosaic Tiles. *Free and open to the public sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
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FREE WEEK @ THE JEPSON CENTER
NOV. 18-24 / JEPSON CENTER
Experience great activities and exhibitions including Spanish Sojourns: Robert Henri and the Spirit of Spain and Warhol/JFK: November 22, 1963.
*Free and open to the public

FREE FAMILY DAY
SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 1-4 PM
3 PM DANCE PERFORMANCE JEPSON CENTER
Activities include bilingual audio-tours, hands-on activities and a 3 pm dance performance by Aire Flamenco. Join us to paint portraits, create flowers, fans and castanets and experience Spanish story time and gallery activities.
*Programs are free and open to the public sponsored
by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional funding provided by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Georgia Power Foundation, Inc., and the AGL Resources Foundation.

More info here.

Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, 207 W York St, Savannah GA 31401 More info here. Telfair Museums are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Here are our favorite picks for nearby spots outside of Savannah that are well worth the trip:

(To find out kid-friendly activities, visit our Events Calendar here)

1. Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Is., Ga (closed Mondays ). Hours, admission rates, directions and more details here.

2. South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston Harbor , S.C. . Hours, daily events, admission rates & specials here.  .

3. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston, S.C. Hours, exhibits, admission rates & more details here.

4. Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie national monuments, Charleston, S.C. Info on these forts Junior Ranger program here.

5. Museum of Science & History (MOSH) & The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville, Fla.. Hours, daily Planetarium shows, upcoming special events, admission specials & more details here. 

6. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Jacksonville, Fla.. Hours, January discounts, admission rates & more details here.

7. Lawton Stables, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head. Is. S.C. (open everyday except Christmas) Lawton’s free animal farm includes goats, sheep, pot-bellied pigs, ponies, rabbits, a deer named Callie and a Clydesdale named Harley (who loves visitors bearing carrots and apples). Pony rides and horseback riding available for a fee. Details here. Pair your visit to Lawton with a visit to The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum

8. The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is., S.C..  Details here.

9. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia, S.C. Hours & admission rates here.  .

10. EdVenture Children’s Museum, Columbia, S.C. Hours & admission rates here.

11. The Kazoo Factory museum tours, Beaufort, S.C. Hours & admission rates here. Pair your visit with a trip to the lighthouse at Hunting Island State Park. Details here.

12. Cumberland Island National Seashore, Ga. More info here.

13. Wildlife Programs @ The Center for Wildlife Education & the Lamar Q. Ball Raptor Center at Georgia Southern University Campus, Statesboro. Details here.

Your favorite kids’ art studio in Savannah & Pooler – Scribble Art Studio – now has their Winter kids’ art classes schedule for registration. Classes available for all ages & experience levels.

Just a sample of classes offered in Savannah:
Cartoon Bonanza
Futuristic Worlds & Fantasy Monsters
Fashion Sketching
Homeschool Art

In Pooler:
Cartoons & Superheroes
Sewing Circus

And more! To see Scribble’s full winter class schedule, click here.

For details, call 912.713.7376 or visit www.thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble also now offers at-home Princess Parties! Princes Maggie Lee Hart will bring everything needed for a fun & magical birthday party. Create wearable crafts & learn a royal song & dance. Details here.

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St Savannah, 31401, (912) 713-7376 email info@thescribbleartstudio.com , www.TheScribbleArtStudio.com , Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Public Archeology Walking Tours offered by Digging Savannah this Fall include:

There are 3 Special Costume Storytimes scheduled next week @ the following Live Oak Public Library branches:

Special Costume Storytimes   

Tybee Island Library,786-7733 Tuesday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Children ages 0 to 5 are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to this storytime.

Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864 Tuesday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Children ages 0 to 5 are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to this storytime.

Pooler Library, 748-0471 Wednesday, Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. Children ages 0 to 5 are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to this storytime.

FOR MORE LOCAL HALLOWEEN KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

This sounds like something not to be missed for those of us with beginning readers: a free presentation on “What every early childhood parent should know about how to encourage early literacy”.

When: Fri. Nov. 1, 9:15 AM Coffee with Meet and Greet; 10 AM Presentation.

Where: St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah (Wilmington Island) 31410

About the presenter:

Tricia Yates is a prekindergarten teacher and literacy leaders at St. Andrew’s School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and early childhood education, a master’s degree in reading and has 18 years of experience as a Title 1 Reading Coordinator working with early childhood through 12th grade students.

This informative session will focus on an overview of literacy development in early childhood, including resources and strategies to give your child the building blocks to develop strong reading skills and a love for literacy.

RSVP to Christine Sapp, email sappc@saintschool.com or call 912.897.4941 ext 400.

St. Andrew’s, a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school, is located on Wilmington Island. For more information on the Savannah private International Baccalaureate World School visit www.saintschool.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’re invited: FREE Skldaway Marine Science Day, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 from 11am-3pm. FREE to the public.

This will be a day of marine science programs, displays, tours and activities on the campus of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography at the north end of Skidaway Island.

The Skidaway Marine Science Day is a campus-wide open house with activities geared for all ages from young children to adults. These will include programs, tours, displays and hands-on activities, primarily related to marine science. The University of Georgia Aquarium will be open free-of-charge with special displays and activities.

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography’s ocean-going research vessel, the R/V Savannah will also be open for tours. The event is open to the public and admission is free. The event will be presented by the campus’s marine research and education organizations, including the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, the University of Georgia (UGA) Marine Education Center and Aquarium, the UGA Shellfish Research Laboratory and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day will be free.

For additional information, call (912) 598-2325, or visit www.skio.usg.edu

FOR MORE FALL FESTIVALS IN THE SAVANNAH AREA, CLICK HERE.

Happy Birthday Juliette Low! Did you know Savannah’s famous daughter and the founder of the Girl Scouts was born on Halloween? Juliette Low wrote: “I was born on the night when witches, imps and fairies roamed the earth!”

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will perform J-LOW & FRIENDS this month to celebrate that special birthday.
October 27th – 30th
Come celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday with the Puppet People’s hysterical tour de force production. Learn things about her that you would never believe!

Special birthday price: $15
Parents with children $5.00
Backstage Pass tour included

The shows will be at the following times at The Puppet People Party Place, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405:
Sunday October 27th @ 4 PM
Monday October 28th @ 4 PM
Tuesday October 29th @ 6 PM
Wednesday October 30th @ 7 PM

Reservations required

Contact 912.355.3366,  email puppets@puppetpeople.com or visit www.PuppetPeople.com

Puppet People, 912.355.3366, www.PuppetPeople.com, email puppets@puppetpeople.com,  3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404  Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Check out the GIRLS YOGA offered at Ganesha’s Place in Savannah. The eight-week Thursday class, 4-5 PM, is for girls ages 7-11 and starts Oct. 24 2013. Register online at www.ganeshasplace.com or by contacting Kate at 912.665.4199. Enrollment will be limited, so please register early.

Ganesha’s Place offers a variety of yoga classes as well as therapeutic classes including yoga for special needs kids, children with autism & restorative yoga for caretakers.

What we love about Ganesha’s Place is that it’s a spot to explore, heal and have fun. Ganesha’s can be a place for the whole family: you’re not required to be athletic or wear special outfits. Yoga therapy at Ganesha’s regulates and improves the balance between health and wellness without the intimidating images of body contortions and “pretzels”.

Keep up with Ganesha’s Place on Facebook here.

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

If these crisp mornings & autumn light have you hankering to take the kids to seek out Charlotte & Wilbur at a county fair, here are a few near Savannah that to check out:

Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair, Statesboro
Oct. 21-26 2013
Carnival rides, food, shows including “Chase’s Racing, Swimming Pigs”, educational exhibits, free animal shows nightly, a working blacksmith shop, grits mill, live syrup making, Kiwanis Pancakes & Sausage
Oct. 21 is the official opening of the fair with a parade at 5 PM in downtown Statesboro & the official opening of the fair at 6 PM
16942 Highway 67 South
Statesboro, Georgia 30458
(912) 681-2202
Questions? Email information@kiwanisogeecheefair.org
Details here.

Effingham County Fair
Oct. 21-26 2013
Fair Grounds, Springfield
Details here.

Coastal Empire Fair, Savannah
Oct. 31-Nov. 10 2013
4801 Meding St Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 354-3542
Entertainment includes carnival rides, Staples Safari Show, Rosaire’s Racing Pigs. Details here.

FOR MORE FALL FESTIVALS, PUMPKIN PATCHES & FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN 2013 GUIDE BY CLICKING HERE.

The 19th Annual Telfair Art Fair will be held November 16 and 17 in the heart of historic downtown Savannah.

A popular family-friendly aspect of the annual Telfair Art Fair is the FREE Children’s Art fair, a free event taking place Saturday, November 16 from 10 am to 2 pm in the square at 207 W. York St.

FREE Children’s Art Fair
Saturday, November 16
Enjoy art activities for children in the square and in the studio 10 am – 2pm.

Arty Party, the opening night preview event, will be held on Friday, November 15.

This southern open air art fair attracts thousands of high-end art collectors, tourists, area residents and families, and is open to artists displaying and selling works in various artistic disciplines including painting, printmaking, drawing/pastel, digital media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics/pottery, photography, furniture, glass, textiles/fiber, and mixed media. 80 artists will be selected for the 19th Annual Telfair Art Fair, and $12,000 in prizes will be awarded.

More info here.

Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, 207 W York St, Savannah GA 31401 More info here. Telfair Museums are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Scribble Art Studio teams up with Blick to bring you Saturday Workshops! Perfect for the busy family with long work hours or multiple after school obligations. Each Saturday is a new theme where Scribble Art Studio artists take one hour to teach a fun subject that they specialize in.

|From 1-2:30pm |$25 per child |

Scribble does not guarantee workshops for same day drop-ins, so please Register Online or call in advance. Pay on site or Pay Online. Call (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com
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10/12 | Rashad Doucet | Cartooning Famous Figures
10/19 | Abigail Kokai | Wearable Animal Ears & Tails
10/26 | Tara Garrigan | Pumpkin Carving
11/2 | Charlotte Oden | Creating Dream Catchers
11/9 | Rashad Doucet | Thanksgiving with the Peanuts Gang!
11/16 | Abigail Kokai | Stitched Self-Portraits
11/23 | Charlotte Oden | Thanksgiving Decor
12/7 | Charlotte Oden | Collaged Christmas Cards
12/14 | Abigail Kokai | Ornament Stuffies
12/21 | Tara Garrigan | Making Dough Ornaments
12/28 | Rashad Doucet | Drawing Festive Superheroes

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St Savannah, 31401, (912) 713-7376 email info@thescribbleartstudio.com , www.TheScribbleArtStudio.com , Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You & your family are invited to join the SCAD Museum of Art in the celebration of its second anniversary with a fun, free Family Day 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at 601 Turner Blvd, Savannah 31401.

From drawing superheroes to painting en plein air to traveling the world via green screen, the event has something for everyone.

Family Day coincides with the museum’s month-long membership campaign, which runs through Oct. 20. Museum membership offers a wide range of benefits, including access to world renowned artists, groundbreaking exhibitions, exclusive events, free admission and discounts, and the satisfaction of supporting one of Savannah’s most important cultural assets.

Below are the gallery activities, workshops and demonstrations that will be offered during the SCAD Museum of Art Family Day. For additional information about the event or museum membership, call 912.525.7191 or visit scadmoa.org.

·Scavenger Hunt: Art Detective – Become an art sleuth as you search through the galleries for clues and earn stickers as you go!

·Special Effects: Digital Explorer – Travel around the world to SCAD’s locations in Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste, France, and Hong Kong using green screen technology.

·Drawing: Character Creations – Learn to draw in comic book style with three drawing workshops, “How to Create a Superhero,” “Caricature” and “Monster Creation.”

·Performing Arts: The Mobb Line – Experience improv in the style of the popular television show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway.”

·Painting: En Plein Air – Explore the tradition of plein air painting with SCAD’s “Local Color” painting club.

·Sketching: Art and Architecture Inspiration – Sketch in the galleries with SCAD’s “It’s All on Paper” drawing club and learn how to achieve perspective and scale.

·Furniture Design: Digital Printing 3-D Models and Gallery Talk – Learn about the process of furniture design and the future of the industry with digital printing and 3-D models. Find out more about the museum exhibition featuring work by acclaimed designer Wendell Castle and the art of furniture design.

·Sculpture: Modular Slots – Use puzzle-like pieces called modular slots to assemble 3-D sculptural compositions.

SCAD Museum of Art
The SCAD Museum of Art is a premier contemporary art museum established to elevate art and design education for art enthusiasts around the world. Melding modern architecture with a historic 1853 railroad depot, the museum honors the past while showcasing world-renowned contemporary artists. Exhibitions range from painting and photography, to fashion, digital media and sculpture, complementing the artistic disciplines offered at the university. The museum also presents public programming year-round, including lecture series, film screenings, workshops and gallery talks. For more information about exhibitions, events and membership, visit scadmoa.org.

Dr. Kelley Waldron, Lower School Head

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island has many features that we love. One that really makes us swoon here at SouthernMamas.com is how cleverly the school incorporates technology into the classroom. Which is why it wasn’t surprising last school year when St. Andrew’s was named Apple Distinguished School for the 2012-13 academic year for its use of the iPad and Apple technology as tools to create a relevant and engaging school experience for its students.

The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for schools that excel in areas of innovation, leadership and educational excellence, and demonstrate Apple’s shared vision of exemplary learning environments.

St. Andrew’s has implemented iPad usage for all of its students, pre-K through 12th-grade.

As Dr. Kelley Waldron, Lower School Head, said:
“The iPad is never a replacement for best practices or seen as the curriculum- it is a tool in the classroom. The value of this tool is that it allows teachers to differentiate instruction by offering extra challenge to a student ready to move on, or reinforcement of a skill or concept for a student who needs the extra time to understand and master it. The best apps engage students in variety of learning modalities- asking them to solve problems, kinesthetically move letters or numbers, engage creatively with the content, and work in a self-paced fashion.”

So we asked St. Andrew’s teachers to share some of the top apps they love. Here are their picks:

BB Magic Apps – Teach basic phonics, right to left reading and spelling, blending and sight words

Endless Alphabet App– Educational and entertaining at the same time

Tally Tots App – A counting app that offers 20 different activities

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School committed to being a leader in 21st Century teaching and learning, which includes a curricular focus on creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and character. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school, visit www.saintschool.com  or call 912.897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Kids can practice their reading skills with one of  Live Oak Public Libraries staff  registered therapy dogs.  For readers, ages 5 & older.

This is great opportunity to build confidence for the reluctant reader,

Always check with the branch for schedule changes. More details here.

Practice your reading skills with one of our registered therapy dogs.  Readers, ages 5 and up.

Islands Library, 897-6233
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m.

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305 Saturday, Oct. 19, 12 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Saturday, Oct. 26, 12 p.m.

Springfield Library, 754-3003 Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Monday, Oct. 21, 4:30 p.m