Are you concerned your child or student may have anxiety related to school? Are you struggling to determine what is typical worry and what is true anxiety in your child?
This presentation for parents, teachers and professionals will review signs of classroom, test and performance anxiety, outline strategies for the classroom to reduce symptoms seen in students and introduce ways parents and caregivers can reinforce these strategies at home. The presentation will be led by Laura Lewis, MSW, LCSW.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Miriam School in Webster Groves.
Free, but registration is required.
To register or for more information, visit miriamstl.org
Festival of Nations is St. Louis' biggest multicultural celebration. Enjoy a wide variety of live music, international fare, and gift booths featuring fair trade gifts and handmade crafts. Guests can also enjoy children's activities.
Leapin' Lizards! Kids will have a wild time when The Magic House plays host to creatures big and small, from a mighty python to a tiny gecko!
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.