Join Danna Banana for an uproario usly good time of music and dancing at Bank Street Bookstore! Danna Banana has taken children&rsquo\;s entertainment to new levels by utilizing his songwriting and performing talents to write and produce fun and eclectic m usic which he calls "music for kids that parents can stand"!
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\nMark your calendar: every Wednesday in May it& rsquo\;s time for music for kids that parents can stand with Danna Banana. ..and maybe even some dancing! Absolutely Free to the Public!
DTSTAMP:20130515T094358 LOCATION:Room No: Corner of 112 and BroadwayJoin us along with the h onored authors and artists to celebrate the 2013 winners and honor books.< /p>\n
Are you a teacher who works with first and second graders or third and fourth graders? If so\, your class is invited to participate in Bank Street&rsquo\; s Irma Black Award and Cook Prize selection process. All votes are due on April 15th.
DTSTAMP:20130328T165016 LOCATION:Room No: AuditoriumB ienvenidos! Join author and scholar Cynthia Weill for a special afternoon storyhour reading of "Count Me In!"\, a bilingual counting book featuring scenes of Oaxaca's magical Guelaguetza Parade.
\nThere are so many t hings to count when the city comes alive with dancers in colorful costumes \, playful musicians\, and life-sized puppets marching down the street. We lcome to the parade!
\nThe book is lavishly illustrated with photogr aphs of exquisite hand-carved figurines\, created by renowned Mexican folk art masters Guillermina\, Josefina\, Irene\, and Concepció\;n Aguil ar.
DTSTAMP:20130517T155627 LOCATION:Room No: Corner of 112 and BroadwayStudents on the A utism Spectrum and those with behavioral challenges often present with dif ficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to p revent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. \; In this pr esentation we seek to unpack and understand the reasons for social skill d eficits and disruptive behaviors. We will also learn strategies to deal ef fectively with meltdowns and be able to put together an effective behavior plan to prevent frustrations.
\nTogether we will work towards under standing challenging behaviors in children with Aspergers\, Autism\, NLD\, ADHD\, Bipolar disorder\, and multiple learning disabilities. We will als o explore the Hierarchy of Behavior/Frustration Management Strategies: Rel ationship building and collaborative problem solving\, De-\;‐escalat ing meltdowns\, 7 common triggers\, and Prevention plans for each trigger< strong>.
\nJed< strong> Baker\, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills Training Project\, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. He is o n the professional advisory board of Autism Today\, ASPEN\, ANSWER\, YAI\, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. \;
\nIn addition\, he writes\, lectures\, and provides training internationa
lly on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behavi
ors. He is an award winning author of five books\, including So
His work has also b een featured on ABC World News\, Nightline\, Fox News\, the CBS Early Show \, and the Discovery Health Channel.
\nAttendees for the ful l workshop will receive an attendance certificate for a two-hour workshop.
DTSTAMP:20130304T164033 LOCATION:Room No: Auditorium