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From Infancy to Prekindergarten, We Support & Prepare Your Child Sonnets Academy's play-based curriculum begins at early infancy and continues through prekindergarten, concentrating on the process through which your child learns. Discovery-based play expands the imagination, encourages exploration, and provides a diverse and comprehensive foundation for cognitive, social, emotional and creative growth that will shape your child’s future. Across our three preschool campuses, our mission remains the same: to provide a fun school community that cultivates your child’s happiness, confidence, strengths and interests. Lincoln Park 1932 /1942 N. Clark St. River North 430 W. Erie St. West Loop 229 S. Peoria St. NPN members pay no enrollment fee at any Sonnets Academy preschool. Offer ends May 31, 2021. Go here for details. >>> insert bottom line <<<

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Memoir for Me is a life story book company based on the Northwest side of Chicago. We specialize in keepsake memory books based on personal interviews with your loved ones to preserve the stories that matter.

I discovered and fell in love with photography as a teenager and it has been my passion for over 30 years. Before my children I focused on fashion and fine art, was lucky enough to work under the some of the Masters and have my work showcased and published nationally and Internationally.

Nichole believes real estate is about people, not just properties. She prides herself on understanding both the business and emotional sides of buying and selling homes and how these opposing viewpoints play out in all aspects of a transaction. Her ability to provide open and honest communication and individualized client service, combined with her market knowledge and endless energy, help set her apart from the typical agent. Upon contact, Nichole will sit down with you to review your real estate goals, timeline, go over the buying/selling experience (if needed), and create a game plan to get you where you want to be.

Cultural Care Au Pair connects families all over the country with trained, high-quality caregivers for a fixed cost of $375 per week and saves busy parents time by pre-screening and selecting candidates based on particular family needs and providing exclusive access to applications. Families can also search for pre-screened applicants from the largest database of candidates in the country. For more information on hosting an Au Pair please go to culturalcare.com or contact Marcie Wolbeck at (619) 617-2839.

At The Nicholson School, we approach each child as an individual with their own combination of talents and one-of-a-kind needs. Nurturing, early childhood educators combine practical, preschool, teaching experience with early childhood development expertise, creating a stimulating classroom environment where children feel safe and supported. Each child learns differently, so Nicholson School teachers create a learning environment that supports children's developmental needs through the power of play. Using learning centers and small groups, teachers guide students in hands-on learning activities that build foundational skills in literacy, math, science and art. Through play, children learn to problem-solve, build and maintain positive relationships, and nurture their creativity and imagination. At The Nicholson School, play becomes the essence of learning for the young child. Schedule a tour. We invite you to visit our program either virtually or in person. Contact the school’s director, Maria Macnab, at admissions@nicholsonschool.org to schedule yours.

Busby Group is one of Chicago’s top real estate groups, working with Chicagoans to buy and sell everything from $50K condos to $5M single family homes. We understand the stress of buying or selling a home with young children firsthand: Busby Group was founded by mom of two and NPN board member, Julie Busby. Our concierge level of service includes access to a huge list of school-related resources including private neighborhood tours, guides and discounted rates with Chicago’s best school consultant, Chicago School GPS. Call or email Julie now with questions or to start your home search! Julie Busby: julie@busbygroup.com / 312-890-4818

Strive ABA Consultants is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment in order to proactively breakthrough the barriers of autism and other developmental disabilities. We strive to impement comprehensive strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to become catalysts for change while embracing each individual’s full potential.

Urban Prairie Waldorf School is a progressive, inclusive pre-k through 8th grade school located minutes from downtown Chicago, educating and preparing students to be responsible global citizens. Our education lights the fires of enthusiasm, creates a sense of agency in the world, offers teaching that is an art form based on love for the children, and fosters a community of mutual support and conscious parenting. We innovate on the 100-year-old Waldorf teaching tradition to engage today’s child intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our hands-on curriculum unfolds in time with the developmental stages of childhood, from the busy preschooler to the newly self-aware 3rd grader, from the “golden year” of 5th grade to the exciting complexities encountered in the 8th grade. We’re focused on the person your child will become: curious, compassionate, self-reliant. Our graduates are ready to excel academically and socially in the environment of their choosing. Find out why our alumni successfully get into the high schools of their choice with the confidence and strong academic foundation that they will need to be engaged, global citizens.

Writing college essays doesn't have to be a painful affair! It's actually an opportunity for creativity and growth. It can even be--dare I say? Fun. Perhaps, like most students, this is the first time you've been asked to self-reflect and share intimately about yourself in writing. Over and over again. On a deadline. (Yikes!) Perhaps you feel like your entire future is hinging on these 650 words, and any excitement you have about what may lie on the other end of the admissions process is eclipsed by your anxiety about the application itself. Okay, that's not so fun. But there is another way! Enter moi - your college essay coach and new best friend. I'll help you: - Stand out in your application - Strategically plan your essays so they highlight your best attributes - Capture your personality in writing - Stay organized and ahead of schedule - Cultivate clarity and confidence

At our training sessions you can hear laughter and words of encouragement while children are trying to mimic the moves of their coaches. We offer a curriculum focused on the basic FUNdamentals of soccer. Our staff of US Soccer Federation nationally certified coaches ensures that each student receives technical and tactical instructions in a positive environment. We foster a culture that encourages commitment, leadership, sportsmanship and resolve. This program assumes no prior soccer experience or skill level. We focus our training on foot-skills and ball control, SAQ (speed, agility and quickness), small sided games and finishing.

For over a decade we've been at the forefront of progressive elementary education helping thousands of parents and educators advance students' academic potential. During the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, our team has pivoted to a 100% e-learning model, and is available and honored to help parents and teachers worldwide with school-at-home programs, tutoring and coaching.

Porchlight Music Theatre is Chicago’s home for music theatre, providing performance, education and appreciation opportunities that celebrate and sustain this unique American art form. With special opportunities for under-served communities, we nurture young artists and new works, and redefine the classic music theatre genre in our signature intimate style. Porchlight is proud to be Chicago’s home for music theatre and believes in the power of studying theater to build self-confidence, creative thinking, and open us all up to be more empathetic and caring humans. Our youth classes are designed to build sequentially, with our youngest actors learning basics, up to our most advanced young artists creating a full production. Your young artist is welcome to join us at any stage!

At Resurrection Preschool, our philosophy is simple: as educators, we help each child gain a positive self-concept, a sense of competency, and a love of learning. Our classroom activities focus on the “whole child,” including each child’s social, language, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. We also place emphasis on balancing child-selected activities with teacher-directed activities. Started in 1970 by Resurrection Lutheran Church, Resurrection Preschool & Toddler Program has been offering a high quality education for 2-5 year olds since its inception. Our play-based, developmentally appropriate program works to build within each child a positive concept of self and others, a sense of competency, and a love of learning in a diverse classroom that welcomes children of all faiths, classes, and races.

Like all of us in 2020, our founder, Morgan Dixon, was faced with the harsh reality of losing her job in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. As terrifying as it was (still is), it’s in these moments that we’re forced to see what we’re made of. In May 2020, after 14+ years of working for various dance studios, community centers, schools, and theaters, Morgan realized it was time to do what scared but excited her most and set out to create My Art House Studio. Our goal is to provide affordable and inclusive dance and art classes that look beyond a final product and give our artists the tools needed to become kind-hearted, creative, and confident people through an artist-centered, integrated, and responsive teaching style that allows our artists to have a say in their creative journey and enhance their academic education. More about our founder: Morgan Dixon is a Florida native living in Chicago, IL with a BA in Dance from Columbia College Chicago and is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory. She has over 14 years experience teaching a wide variety of performing and creative arts to artists ages 2 to adult. Morgan didn’t begin dancing until the age of 14 due to a lack of funds and art exposure. Dance allowed her to be a first-generation college graduate despite many monetary and economic barriers. Traditional dance studio classes were expensive and, at times, inaccessible. Morgan constantly worked multiple odd jobs, relied heavily on the kindness of mentors, and acknowledges that her privileges helped keep dance in her life. It is with these experiences that Morgan has now dedicated herself to providing low cost, easy access classes to young artists across the country. My Art House Studio is just the beginning of her advocacy for arts education. We now offer 6 week courses! Join us once a week for 6 weeks as we dive deeper into our unique and carefully designed dance, crafts, and creative movement classes. All classes take place on Zoom, include weekly recommended activities outside of class, and are 30-45 minutes long. These courses give our artists the opportunity to build community, expand their creativity, build strength and feel confident! Next sessions: Week of January 4th- week of February 8th (Enrollment open NOW) Week of February 15th- week of March 22nd (Enrollment opens Jan 15th) Upcoming Courses: Kindergarten Boogie | Mondays| 3-330pm CST | Ages 3-6 Make & Move | Wednesdays | 3-3:45pm CST | Ages 4-6 Pop Dance Party | Wednesdays | 5:30pm CST | Ages 7-12 Story Time | Thursdays | 3:30-4:15pm CST | Ages 3-6