In This Issue:.
  • News: 
- What we've been up to:  Valentine's Day Party, Kid Fest/Baby Fest
- We now offer Gift Certificates!
  • Upcoming Classes:
- Now Registering:
- Spanish parent/child toddler play classes
- One-time Get Started Baby Sign class
- Baby Sign Language play classes
  • Featured Article:
  -Mom Confessions, Guilty Little Secrets
   by Rhea Seymour
  • Stories that make us Smile!
  • Shining Star
- Signing Super Star Natalie!
Word Spot!

In honor of this season's holiday, our word this month is:  "Mother"

Spanish
MOTHER = madre
ASL
MOTHER =
© Portland Early Learning Project, LLC

Upcoming Classes:

Descriptions can be found on our Spanish and Baby Sign Language pages.

SPANISH:
  • Parent/Toddler (6 weeks, 45 mins each class, $88)
@ Urban Grind (2214 NE Oregon St, Portland)
Wednesdays: 9-945am, April 16th - May 21st
Wednesdays: 10-1045am, April 16th - May21st
Wednesdays: 11-1145am, April 23rd - May 28th
  • Spanish Imersion Summer Camp: Ages 4-6
(5 days, 3 hrs/day, $129)
@ Alameda Elementary School (2732 NE Fremont, Portland)
Daily,  9am-12pm, June 23rd - 27th
Click here to view the brochure
  • Pasaporte a Guatamala Summer Camp: Ages 5-10
(5 days, 3 hrs/day, $129)
@ Alameda Elementary School (2732 NE Fremont, Portland)
Daily,  9am-12pm, July 14th - 18th
Click here to view the brochure

INFANT/TODDLER SIGN LANGUAGE:
  • Get Started Parent/Child Play Class (1 time, 1 hour 15 mins, $23)
@ Myles Away Cafe & Playhouse
(15986 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd, Sherwood)
Saturday, April 19th, 2:15pm
@ Lily Toad Boutique (7322 N. Leavitt Ave, Portland)
Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00am
  • Series A Parent/Child Play Class (6 weeks 45 mins each class, $89)
@ Myles Away Cafe & Playhouse
(15986 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd, Sherwood)
Wednesdays 5:15pm, May 14th-June 18th
OR
@ ChildRoots (50 SE 17th Ave, Portland)
Thursdays, 5:15pm, May 15th-June 19th
OR
@ Zenana Spa (2024 SE Clinton, Portland)
Thursdays, 2:00pm, May 15th-June 19th
  • Toddler Parent/Child Play Class (Series C - pre-req. Series A)
(6 weeks 45 mins each class, $89)
@ Zenana Spa (2024 SE Clinton, Portland)
Thursdays, 3:15pm, May 15th-June 19th
News: What We've Been Up To!
Featured Article:
Mom Confessions, Guilty Little Secrets
by Rhea Seymour
Every mom has her secrets.  Here some moms reveal theirs.  Maybe you'll recognize yourself in some of them!

"We Love Portland's Families Valentine's Day Party"

Thanks to all of you, the party was a HUGE success!!  We had a blast playing, laughing and visiting with you all.  We also want to be sure to thank Mandi for the face painting, Urban Grind for letting us use their family-friendly space, and David Hall of Bee Positive Music for the fabulous entertainment that had your kids dancing all morning!
Register by phone:  1.503.284.0610

OR

Online:
the thumb of your open hand taps your chin
Spring 2008 Newsletter
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Kid Fest, Baby Fest, Camp Fest

Kara and I also spent a weekend at the Oregon Convention Center for this year's Kid Fest, Baby Fest, and Camp Fest.  Thanks SO much to those of you who stopped by to visit with us!  We had a fabulous time chatting with you and also meeting so many new families and professionals!


CLICK HERE To see more PHOTOS from both events!
We Now Offer GIFT CERTIFICATES!

Certificates are available in any dollar amount of your choosing and make an excellent gift for any occasion (a child's birthday, baby shower, Mother's Day...)

Click Here for more information!

Natalie, 20 months,
signing "HORSE"
Super Star!
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Wishing you all a beautiful Spring!

~ Christina & Kara
Stories that make us Smile!

from Kara

I was teaching a Spanish Language in Play class to K-2nd graders.  I was introducing the Spanish word JUGUETES (TOYS), pronounced hoo-GET-ays.

After repeating the word a couple times, a young student piped up and said, "Me! I get them!"
hoo-GET-ayz...
Who get these...

I had to laugh and give her the first turn!
Share your story!

We'd love to hear from you!  Email us directly at: Kara@portlandearlylearning.com, Christina@portlandearlylearning.com

You can also help spread the word and share your experiece with other families at LilaGuide.com!