Playrific CEO & Daughter Review Epic The Movie

Epic The Movie VillanMy daughter & I went to the preview of Epic last Saturday.  I thought it would be fun to have her write a review of the film and post it to the Playrific blog.  Unfortunately, since she is nine and has recently decided that everything I suggest is uncool, she refused to say a word, so in the spirit of a true pivoting entrepreneur, I’m going to imagine what I think she’d say below.

My mom & I went to see a preview of Epic together Saturday.  My mom is kinda like MK’s dad, a bit of a geek, really into her work, and sometimes oblivious with respect to “normal” things, but really smart.  She tells me stuff I don’t believe all the time and then it turns out to be true, soooooo Annoying!!!

Anyway about the film, you should see it, the main character MK is really cool, and she has a huge heart, just like me.  And she’s smart too and sometimes a bit awkward – another trait I unfortunately share with her.  She loves animals of all kinds, even her dad’s three-legged dog (mine has all four legs).

I’m not telling you what happened because I don’t want to ruin it for you, just go see it.  It’s got chase scenes through the forest, bad guys who never give up till…well if I tell you if they ever give up I’d give away the story, and lots of cool creatures who talk and people too.  It’s got a Queen and a General, something for both girls and boys, and even a little girl who gets her biggest wish, but now I’m telling you too much.  Just go see it!!!

If this hasn’t convinced you to run out and see Epic, you can check out trailers, clips and games from the movie at Playrific here http://playrific.com/t/12061/epic, or register for a free account at www.playrific.com and your child will receive a free Epic playpack.

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Week’s end Olympic pics at Playrific

We updated and refreshed playgrounds with several items Friday. We’re continuing to add more items during the day, so be sure to check back.

The weekend games look awesome. We’ll feature more Olympians all week so be sure to visit on Monday for more!

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Moon Day – July 20

It seems so long ago to those who watched it all unfold on TV. After a successful launch July 17th,  Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Apollo 11 touched down at 20:18 UTC (5:18 PM Eastern) and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first astronauts to land on the Moon. Six hours later, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Although a member of the mission crew, Michael Collins stayed aboard the orbiting Command Module to await the return of the Lunar Landing module for the trip home.

NASA restored the the footage of the lift off, moon landing, first steps and takeoff (back to earth!). The landing was emotional – exciting, awe inspiring and mesmerizing. Take a look through history’s camera at the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Playrific brings historic and current footage and media of space-related events of interest to adults and kids of all ages to one site.

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Celebrations Around Us: Ramadan

Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which the Qur’an was revealed.

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Muslims believe that the Qur’an was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by the Angel Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Furthermore, Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open all the month and the gates of Hell (Jahannum) would be closed. The first three days of the next month, Shawwal, is spent in celebrations and is observed as the “Festival of Breaking Fast” or “Eid ul-Fitr”. (Source: Wikipedia)

Ramadan is not always in July or even during the summer. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and months begin when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted. Since the Islamic lunar calendar year is 11 to 12 days shorter than the solar year, Ramadan migrates throughout the seasons. The Islamic day starts after sunset. In 2012, Ramadan is expected to begin on  July 19 or 20.

 

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May – So Much to Celebrate!

May – so much to celebrate! Do “April showers bring May flowers”? As May began in our New England neighborhood, flowers are beginning to emerge on the landscape.

Month long celebrations in May include:

Indeed, there’s a lot to celebrate in May.

In addition to the month long celebrations, we’re honoring Moms. Do you know that today, May 1st, is Mother Goose Day?

We would love to share content (suitable for kids under 8!) for Lost Sock Memorial Day on May 9th. If you can point us to humorous videos celebrating Lost Sock Memorial Day, please send us a note content@playrific.com.

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Playrific will be at Essex County AEYC, April 11

Essex County AEYC will host a Best Practice Exposition focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) on April 11, 2012 and Playrific has a booth

The conference features

  • Teacher displays of STEM curriculum
  • Vendors
  • Leaders in the field
  • Keynote speaker Johanna Booth-Miner, Early Learning Center Director, Presenter, and Consultant on connecting children to science and nature
  • EEC training certificate (Curriculum competency)
  • Light supper buffet
  • Door prize
  • Prizes to STEM Display participants

The Best Practice Exposition provides you with the chance to be recognized as a leader in the field of Early Learning. People who attend the fair will have an opportunity to learn from you as they view your display, try out an activity you might have for them, and ask you questions about how you make this work in their own classrooms.

…  judges from the STEM field will choose winners of special awards.

The expo will be at Northern Essex Community College, Technology Center, Haverhill Campus. The program is from 6:30-8:30 PM.

If you’re at the conference, stop by and meet Diana Kooy, our education consultant.

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