Hi! I’m Nicholas, your Epic Kids columnist. I’m a second grade CEO, and this month I’m blogging about teachers to honor the first week of May, which is Teacher Appreciation Week. Here are six ideas for showing your teachers how ...
Epic Kids Book Club Selection: The Invention of Hugo Cabret By Avery Finley THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET AUTHOR: Brian Selznick GENRE: Middle-Grade Historical Fiction AGES: 9+ RATING: 5 stars SYNOPSIS: Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the ...
By Gretchen Pahia Families looking for a healthy spot to pick up a delicious meal need look no further than Pita Jungle. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner using nutrient rich ingredients in a fresh format and is a reliable ...
By Gretchen Pahia Puzzle solving, team and relationship building, time management––these are all skills used while participating in escape rooms. Even better news––there are several entertaining escape rooms in the Valley to test your skills. Here are a few we ...
By Linkan Marler The Defense Department celebrates military children during the month of April. When you see someone in uniform or someone who has served, you can say, “Thank you for your service.” We shouldn’t just honor military members, but ...
Imagine, Design, Build! exhibition at Mesa’s i.d.e.a Museum, which runs thru August 7, is sponsored by McCarthy Building Companies. The exhibition includes interactive and artmaking activities that allow visitors to act as an architect and builder by designing and constructing their ...
Kids and grown-ups alike are invited to share their favorite carnival-inspired flavors for a chance to see their concept in the grocer’s donut cases this summer What: Vivid fluorescent lights, childlike squeals of delight, and an unmistakable aroma of sunshine, ...
Park West, which aims to be a very family-centric entertainment destination, encourages parents to bring their kids for an hour of fun featuring crafts, music and more. Each week, a different craft is offered that parents and kids can do ...
Jared Woosley helps change community perceptions about intellectual disabilities. Name: Jared Woosley Profession: Director of Special Programs at One Step Beyond, a non-profit organization that provides educational, vocational, recreation and performing arts programs for adults (18+) who have intellectual disabilities ...
Three West Valley high school teams swept top honors at the 2022 Arizona Envirothon competition. Two teams from Trivium Prep Academy (Goodyear) won gold and bronze. Centennial High School (Peoria) took silver. Thirteen teams met at Papago Park in Tempe ...