The Great childrens' carnival ball in masks at the magnificent baroque Palace of Lords of Clam-Gallas. 

Sunday afternoon on February 12th will be dedicated to children. Children's Carnival whirl, games, competition for the best mask and more.

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Why Champion Social and Emotional Learning?: Because It Helps Students Build Character

Helping students develop a sense of self will ultimately help them to better manage their emotions, communicate, and resolve conflicts nonviolently.

It's not enough to simply fill students' brains with facts. A successful education demands that their character be developed as well. That's where social and emotional learning comes in. It is the process of helping students develop the skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflict nonviolently, and make responsible decisions.

Research shows that promoting social and emotional skills leads to reduced violence and aggression among children, higher academic achievement, and an improved ability to function in schools and in the workplace. Students who demonstrate respect for others and practice positive interactions, and whose respectful attitudes and productive communication skills are acknowledged and rewarded, are more likely to continue to demonstrate such behavior. Students who feel secure and respected can better apply themselves to learning. Students who are encouraged to practice the Golden Rule find it easier to thrive in educational environments and in the wider world.

Social and emotional programmes coach children in conflict resolution and model how to negotiate, how to discuss differences in opinion without resorting to personal attacks, and how to accept others when their attitudes, beliefs, and values differ from one's own. They educate children about the effects of harassment and bullying based on social standing, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

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A Magical Ball for Princesses and Princes

Chateau Mcely

September 9 – 11, 2011

Chateau Mcely's successful fourth annual outdoor children's festival of fairytale fancy dress. A percentage of the accommodation proceeds and any voluntary contributions will be donated to Zahrada in Kladno (a social services facility).

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The International Choir of Prague is now accepting applications and scheduling auditions for the new 2010/2011 Season.    

There are three choirs within the ICP:               

Šárka and Brendan Coleman have over a decade of experience making music with people from more than 40 different countries around the world.

The International Choir of Prague is the only open-enrollment choir in Prague conducted in English.

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A Perfect Easter Egg Hunt
Plan an Egg-stra Special Event for Your Kids

What Easter celebration would be complete without an Easter egg hunt?  Whether you’re planning an indoor search for three or an outdoor event for 300, here are a few ideas to help you organize the perfect hunt this year.

Color code the eggs according to age. Get two- to four-year-olds looking for blue eggs while those four to six search for green, and so on.

Paint a different letter on each egg. Then have the kids create words with the eggs they’ve found. The kid with the most words wins a prize.

Always make a note of how many eggs you’ve used and where they’re hidden. There’s nothing worse than smelling a rotten egg in July or finding melted chocolate under the couch cushions!

For safety, establish borders when planning an outdoor hunt. Tell kids to stay between the house and the first maple tree, for instance, or to go no farther than the mailbox.

Keep things interesting by setting up a treasure hunt for kids. Give each child a map using picture clues for non-readers. Cut out a picture of a chair, for instance, or draw a coffee table to show them where the eggs are. Then be a bit sneaky by hiding another map at one of the clues. Use riddles for older kids and lead them to more difficult places, such as a specific novel on the book shelf.

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The Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) at Stanford University

Is a continuing project dedicated to developing and offering multimedia computer-based distance-learning courses. Combining technical and instructional expertise, EPGY provides high-ability students of all ages with an individualized educational experience, optimized in both pace and content. Through EPGY, students have access to courses in a variety of subjects at levels ranging from kindergarten through advanced-undergraduate. Since its inception over 50,000 students from 35 countries have taken courses from EPGY.

EPGY offers online courses year round

Learn about the EPGY Online High School at Stanford University.

 

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The multi-lingual infant school

From September 2011, the French Lycée in Prague will be offering a new multi-lingual syllabus in the primary school curriculum. One class in the Petite Section and one in the Moyenne Section will be opened at the start of the new school year. The pupils’ education will be dispensed alternately in French and English, with part of the timetable given over to the teaching of Czech.

 

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School Choice International helps families select the best schools for their children wherever they relocate in the world.
 

Moving with children presents families with a whole set of challenges:

 

•    moving mid year and waitlists
•    special needs and learning style preferences
•    navigating different curricula between countries and states
•    finding a school along with the other relocation logistics
•    moving to a location where schooling is competitive

•    schooling allowances

 

 

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Tips for a family holiday in the Czech Republic

Czech Republic > Holidaying with children 

Parents often devote great effort to coming up with a holiday that would give their children an unforgettable and irreplaceable experience while at the same time teaching them something. And many children, aware of these parental intentions, also put great mental effort into the task of avoiding a thoroughly parent-managed holiday that would mean endless hours of wandering through stately homes and museums. Yet there is a possibility of a compromise that would satisfy all parties thoroughly – in the Czech Republic what appears to be boring history turns into a captivating tale, and children and adults can agree on a common language.

A land of endless fairy-tales

 
There are over two thousand castles, castle ruins, chateaux and fortresses in the Czech Republic. Almost every one of them bears with it a legend, story or tale, and of course, children love such fairy-stories.

Zoos and botanical gardens

 
Do your children mix up leopards and cheetahs? Unquestionably they would remember both animals better if they saw them with their own eyes. Try an outing to one of the many Czech zoos.

History and architecture made fun

 
Are your children tired of yawn-provoking school lessons or saturated with educational computer programmes? Take them out into the real world, where historic monuments are far from dead artefacts.

Outings in nature

 
Holidays without excursions are far from the real thing. Take a trip on foot, by car, bus, train or boat, row down one of the many navigable Czech rivers in a canoe, rent a bicycle and head off for a journey of several days sleeping in campsites or simply in the open air.

Museums and galleries from a different angle

 
Many visitors to the Czech Republic turn their stay into a true marathon of museums and galleries, which Prague has in abundance. But how to get the little ones inside during a holiday!

Planetariums and village museums

 
Is your child still fresh and active after a long full day? Then this is precisely the right moment to pay a visit to one of the observatories or planetariums found not only in Prague but in a great many other cities.

Goodies for both young and old

 
Good food and drink can make or break a holiday. Nothing, though, in this regard will be lacking for you or your children in the Czech Republic.

Low prices and discounts

 
The Czech Republic offers services of a quality comparable to anywhere in Europe, but often for a much lower price.

Shopping, toys, gifts

 
Prague’s shopping possibilities are on a level equivalent to anywhere in Europe, yet at the same time causing relatively little financial pain.

 

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If you haven't already got tickets to go and see the upcoming production of A Christmas Carol, then you really don't want to wait much longer!   more...

 

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 

June 28, 6 PM at the American Center, Prague 

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Easter Fun with Au Pays des mimis

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Phonics Fun for Young Learners


Sing Out Loud: Children’s Songs

Useful for listening practice and language lessons on topics ranging from counting to rhyming. Includes classroom favorites such as “The Alphabet Song,” “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes,” and more.

PRAGUE CHRISTIAN LIBRARY

Feel free to explore the library collection. Click on Collection to begin your search -- you can search by Title, Author or Category in both the Czech and English language collections. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact the library for further assistance.

 

Leadership Skills for Kids

2010-08-04 10:32

It’s never too early, or late for that matter, to begin teaching kids the basics in leadership.

Leadership-Tools.com Most parents remember, belive in, and therefore teach their children, the GOLDEN RULE: 1. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” Not surprisingly, this golden rule is also one of the most important leadership skills for kids. Kids need to appreciate...

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Educating the Expat Child: A guide to finding the ideal school overseas

2010-08-02 22:48

Will the school offer the educational requirements necessary to move on to college?

International schools offer IB diplomas that are accepted by most – but not all – colleges and universities throughout Europe and the North America. If the child is of high school age, families should craft a clear roadmap detailing how to attain those credits. Most international schools...

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2010-08-02 22:47

Is your child adequately prepared and flexible enough to make the transition?

Some kids thrive as expats, reaping the cultural rewards of learning in a variety of countries; others may find the instability difficult to bear. Finding schools where the student body consists mainly of children in the same situation will help new expats get comfortable. International...

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2010-08-02 22:46

If private or international schooling is the best option, who’ll foot the bill?

In some countries, private schools are abundant and can be expensive. Some can charge as much as 25,000USD annually, without figuring in the cost of transportation and meals. However, parents may be eligible for tuition assistance from their employer. It never hurts to call respective...

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2010-08-02 22:44

What schools are available in the country of choice?

Lengthy research, trusted word-of-mouth recommendations and visits to narrowed-down options will yield a list of potential schools. Expat organizations may include parents who’ve faced the same issue, and can be key to finding that perfect school.

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2010-08-02 22:43

How long will the family remain abroad?

If the move will last less than than two years, international schools may be better suited – and are often best – for transient students. These offer seamless transition from one school to another through a traditional International Baccalaureate curriculum.

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