Kids Washington, D.C. - October 05, 2009

Say Anything

Isabella & Ferdinand Spanish Language Adventures

Like it or not, your little chatterbox has a lot to say, with “Noooo, I don’t want to” leading the charge.

If he’s gonna blab, might as well get him doing it in Spanish: Isabella & Ferdinand Spanish Language Adventures is a new learning program started by two local moms.

Kids ages 12 months to 9 years get instruction in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world through activities like Kahlo-influenced art projects, re-enacting a Cervantes story, and dressing up like a new-world explorer.

The school also hosts birthday parties, special events, and has partnerships with embassies and arts organizations.

It’s so much fun el niño will be speechless.

Isabella & Ferdinand, 5117 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest, between Dana Place and Arizona Avenue (202-364-4999 or isabellaandferdinand.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Isabella & Ferdinand Spanish Language Adventures

SPIN
Bike For The Heart
What: Ride bikes, race against circus clowns, and work out with Ringling Bros. acrobats at the family festival.
Why: Benefits Sister to Sister: The Women’s Heart Health Foundation.
When: Sun., 6 a.m.-1 p.m. 
Where: Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW @ 7th St.

MAKE
Alexandria Arts Safari
What: Get messy with a scavenger hunt in the art gallery; papier-mâché animals; and hands-on clay, painting, fiber art, and archaeological-themed projects.
Why: The search is over.
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria (703-838-4565).

SEE
Ferdinand the Bull
What: A musical performance based on the classic book by Munro Leaf.
Why: If you don’t go, they’ll see red.
When: Thru Nov. 1.
Where: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda (301-280-1660). Tickets online at imaginationstage.org.

  Culture, Educational