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A Q+A with the co-authors of Tenacity in Children, Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., and Robert B. Brooks, Ph.D., on building senses of optimism, motivation, empathy, intelligence, altruism, responsibility and fairness in our kids. Second in a series of online talks for parents by Metro Parent and Parent Map.
Event Cost: Free,...
A powerful look at why teaching about racial bias and the history of race and racism — and teaching it right — is crucial, with two leading scholars, Khalil Gibran Muhammad and Jeffery Robinson, on race, inequality and criminal justice.
Event Cost: Free, register in advance.
Event Times: 4 p.m., Sept....
Based on the award-winning early literacy program of the same name, this unique series incorporates nursery rhymes and utilizes a formula of 80% repetition from week to week. The Sept. 8 program integrates best practices from baby story time for ages birth to 3 years and includes developmental tips...
A monthly program for teens ages 11-18 offer various creative projects that include elements of the visual arts, technology and/or handicrafts. In this session learn to use simple stitches to make sparkly spider web embroidery, perfect for Halloween! Perfect for beginners to experienced stitchers. Supplies will be available for...
In partnership with the Stamelos Gallery Center, UM-Dearborn, artist Kelli Anderson will discuss how her latest pop-up book, This Book is a Planetarium, creates handheld experiences intended to challenge an audience’s complacency regarding the functionality of paper. She will also demonstrate how This Book is a Camera acts as...
Enjoy the craft show, singers, dancers, bands, storytellers, pony rides, kids games and activities, living historians, food, bake sale, ice cream, homemade pie, pet adoption, rummage sale and more at the historic Kelley-Fisk Farm.
Event cost: Free
Event Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 11-12, 2021
