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Kids at Work was created in Manhattan in
2007 by early childhood educator Julie
Averill. Started as one Saturday art class
operating out of the Village Preschool
Center on W10th Street, Kids at Work, now
located at 242 W27th Street, has grown into
one of Chelsea's best kept secrets - a
community of children, parents and
caregivers making real discoveries
together.
Kids at Work classes are focused on
educational best practices, including ideas
taken from the Bank Street and Montessori
systems, such as process-oriented and
confidence-building, choice driven activities.
Perhaps most interesting is Kids at Work's
flexible drop-in policy, making it truly unlike
any other program. Try out a Kids at Work
class and see the difference! Kids at Work
- where learning is play!
Read what parents have to say about Kids
at Work!
2007 by early childhood educator Julie
Averill. Started as one Saturday art class
operating out of the Village Preschool
Center on W10th Street, Kids at Work, now
located at 242 W27th Street, has grown into
one of Chelsea's best kept secrets - a
community of children, parents and
caregivers making real discoveries
together.
Kids at Work classes are focused on
educational best practices, including ideas
taken from the Bank Street and Montessori
systems, such as process-oriented and
confidence-building, choice driven activities.
Perhaps most interesting is Kids at Work's
flexible drop-in policy, making it truly unlike
any other program. Try out a Kids at Work
class and see the difference! Kids at Work
- where learning is play!
Read what parents have to say about Kids
at Work!
Julie Averill
Founder and Owner of Kids at Work
Julie Averill has been working with babies and young children
through age 5 for the last seven years. Working with young
children and their families is Julie's passion - from witnessing a
baby's first steps to seeing a toddler's eyes light up at the sight
of a new discovery, to helping a young child conquer
separation anxiety.
Before starting Kids at Work, her dream job, Julie served as a
consultant for Super Soccer Stars, where she developed an art
program and trained coaches to teach art to young children. A
former lead preschool teacher on Manhattan's Upper East
programming for the Marymount School, Citibabes, City Kids
Music, Music Together, The Art Farms, and The Midori and
Friends Foundation. Julie is a frequent contributor to parenting
and education-related forums including sheknows.com and
demodirt.com.
Julie's formal education includes a Bachelor's Degree in
Education from the University of Hartford, and a Master of
Music in Orchestral Performance from Manhattan School of
Music.
A former professional flutist, Julie performed with members of
the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera
Orchestras, and the Emerson String Quartet. Julie and her
husband Dmitry will welcome their first child, a boy, in July
2011!
Founder and Owner of Kids at Work
Julie Averill has been working with babies and young children
through age 5 for the last seven years. Working with young
children and their families is Julie's passion - from witnessing a
baby's first steps to seeing a toddler's eyes light up at the sight
of a new discovery, to helping a young child conquer
separation anxiety.
Before starting Kids at Work, her dream job, Julie served as a
consultant for Super Soccer Stars, where she developed an art
program and trained coaches to teach art to young children. A
former lead preschool teacher on Manhattan's Upper East
programming for the Marymount School, Citibabes, City Kids
Music, Music Together, The Art Farms, and The Midori and
Friends Foundation. Julie is a frequent contributor to parenting
and education-related forums including sheknows.com and
demodirt.com.
Julie's formal education includes a Bachelor's Degree in
Education from the University of Hartford, and a Master of
Music in Orchestral Performance from Manhattan School of
Music.
A former professional flutist, Julie performed with members of
the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera
Orchestras, and the Emerson String Quartet. Julie and her
husband Dmitry will welcome their first child, a boy, in July
2011!
Terry Quire, Co-Teacher and Accompanist, Jam
Sessions, Sun Sessions, Gym Kids at Work Programs
Terry is an active performer and instructor in New York City
from New York University. He brings his experience in early
childhood as a composer and musical director of two Terry
is an active performer and instructor in New York City and
holds a bachelors degree in music theory/composition from
New York University. He brings his experience in early
childhood as a composer and musical director of two
original musicals for young children. Terry also lead teaches
music at Stuyvesant Town in their children's program. Terry
has been with Kids at Work since the September 2009.
Sessions, Sun Sessions, Gym Kids at Work Programs
Terry is an active performer and instructor in New York City
from New York University. He brings his experience in early
childhood as a composer and musical director of two Terry
is an active performer and instructor in New York City and
holds a bachelors degree in music theory/composition from
New York University. He brings his experience in early
childhood as a composer and musical director of two
original musicals for young children. Terry also lead teaches
music at Stuyvesant Town in their children's program. Terry
has been with Kids at Work since the September 2009.
Karma Kids Yoga offers yoga for
little ones, with locations all over
Manhattan, including a colorful
studio on W14th and 6th. Be sure to
say hi to owner Shari Vilchez-Blatt,
whose daughter is a former "Kid at
Work."
little ones, with locations all over
Manhattan, including a colorful
studio on W14th and 6th. Be sure to
say hi to owner Shari Vilchez-Blatt,
whose daughter is a former "Kid at
Work."
Mommy Poppins is a witty,
no-nonsense blog and guide to
everything for parents in NYC.
Check out our ad in their classes
guide!
no-nonsense blog and guide to
everything for parents in NYC.
Check out our ad in their classes
guide!
Riverside Piano Studio
Dr. Dmitry Alexeev and his team
teaches beginner through
professional students ages 3-90 at
Kids at Work AND at a private studio
on W72nd Street in Manhattan.
Dr. Dmitry Alexeev and his team
teaches beginner through
professional students ages 3-90 at
Kids at Work AND at a private studio
on W72nd Street in Manhattan.
Stephanie Roer, Lead Teacher, PlayGroup Program
Stephanie Roer is currently a Masters Candidate in Infant
and Family Development/Early Childhood Special and
General Education at Bank Street College of Education, one
of the most progressive and reputable educator training
programs in the US. She is particularly experienced in
working with infants, toddlers, and caregivers in
adult-participatory classes as well as supporting families and
little ones through the separation process. She received her
Bachelor of Arts in both Dance and Religious Studies from
Wesleyan University. Stephanie brings with her to Kids at
Work a passion for creating nurturing learning environments
where exploration, creativity, and play bring new found
meaning and joy to children and their families.
Stephanie Roer is currently a Masters Candidate in Infant
and Family Development/Early Childhood Special and
General Education at Bank Street College of Education, one
of the most progressive and reputable educator training
programs in the US. She is particularly experienced in
working with infants, toddlers, and caregivers in
adult-participatory classes as well as supporting families and
little ones through the separation process. She received her
Bachelor of Arts in both Dance and Religious Studies from
Wesleyan University. Stephanie brings with her to Kids at
Work a passion for creating nurturing learning environments
where exploration, creativity, and play bring new found
meaning and joy to children and their families.
ABC Gym Kids
Located on Christopher Street, ABC
gymnastics program for children
ages 8 mos - 6 years.
Located on Christopher Street, ABC
gymnastics program for children
ages 8 mos - 6 years.
New York Family is a digital and
print magazine that is free to NYC
parents. Check out their recent inset
on drop-in programs, where Kids at
Work is featured!
print magazine that is free to NYC
parents. Check out their recent inset
on drop-in programs, where Kids at
Work is featured!
Taste Buds (formerly known as
Cupcake Kids) offers cooking
birthdays, classes, and special events
for kids ages 2-12 in Greenwich
Village and all over the city!
Cupcake Kids) offers cooking
birthdays, classes, and special events
for kids ages 2-12 in Greenwich
Village and all over the city!
Babybites and Kiddybites offers
events for parents and children as
well as a social network of
like-minded moms and dads.
events for parents and children as
well as a social network of
like-minded moms and dads.
West Village Parents Association
offers parenting and children's events,
community outreach, and special
discounts for parents in the West
Village area of Manhattan.
offers parenting and children's events,
community outreach, and special
discounts for parents in the West
Village area of Manhattan.
Bowery Babes is an intimate group
eastern part of downtown Manhattan,
and presents events, playgroups, and
social networking for moms and dads
of young children.
eastern part of downtown Manhattan,
and presents events, playgroups, and
social networking for moms and dads
of young children.
Little Pim, founded by an NYC mom,
creates and produces foreign
language CD's, DVD's and other
educational materials for babies and
very young children.
creates and produces foreign
language CD's, DVD's and other
educational materials for babies and
very young children.
Sarah Sloboda creates whimsical
and realistic photos for your family.
Check out her website for regular
discounts!
and realistic photos for your family.
Check out her website for regular
discounts!
Elijah Tucker, Lead Teacher, Sun Sessions and Jam
Sessions, Toddle Around Programs, Co-Teacher, Kids
at Work PlayGroup
Elijah comes to Kids at Work with 4 years of lead teaching
under his belt, at well-known children's facilities Citibabes,
Mini-Masters, and Playgarden. Elijah's relaxed and gentle,
genuine manner helps young children and grown-ups to feel
welcomed and ready to make music! Elijah recently
released a solo album, and maintains a successful
"grown-up" performing career as a singer, songwriter,
guitarist, drummer, and otherwise extremely talented guy.
Elijah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bard College.
Sessions, Toddle Around Programs, Co-Teacher, Kids
at Work PlayGroup
Elijah comes to Kids at Work with 4 years of lead teaching
under his belt, at well-known children's facilities Citibabes,
Mini-Masters, and Playgarden. Elijah's relaxed and gentle,
genuine manner helps young children and grown-ups to feel
welcomed and ready to make music! Elijah recently
released a solo album, and maintains a successful
"grown-up" performing career as a singer, songwriter,
guitarist, drummer, and otherwise extremely talented guy.
Elijah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bard College.
Andrew Green, Lead Teacher, Sun Sessions and
Toddle Around, Gym Kids at Work Programs
Andrew Green is a talented guitarist, singer and banjo player
children as an entertainer along side well-known kids'
musician Sunny Side Sam. Andrew volunteers his time at
the bedside of hospital patients through the program
Musicians on Call. Andrew also brings his gentle and
soft-spoken manner to our Kids at Work programs, and has
been with Kids at Work since December 2009.
Toddle Around, Gym Kids at Work Programs
Andrew Green is a talented guitarist, singer and banjo player
children as an entertainer along side well-known kids'
musician Sunny Side Sam. Andrew volunteers his time at
the bedside of hospital patients through the program
Musicians on Call. Andrew also brings his gentle and
soft-spoken manner to our Kids at Work programs, and has
been with Kids at Work since December 2009.
Capture Yourself Photography
Brian Michael Kao works with
children and families to create
beautiful and insightful pictures
milestones.
Brian Michael Kao works with
children and families to create
beautiful and insightful pictures
milestones.
Emily Peck, IDME, Infant Developmental Movement
Emily Peck received her certification in Infant Developmental
Movement Education from the School for Body-Mind
Centering (BMC) in 2008, and in Somatic Movement
Therapy in 2010. She acted as Assistant to the Director of
Amajoy Developmental Movement Center in Western MA
from 2005-2007, where she had the unique opportunity to
experience the application of BMC developmental principles
firsthand. Emily offers Developmental Movement classes
and private sessions throughout New York City. She is also
an instructor of experiential anatomy and dance, and a
performing artist. Emily and her husband will welcome their
own new baby in August, 2011!
Emily Peck received her certification in Infant Developmental
Movement Education from the School for Body-Mind
Centering (BMC) in 2008, and in Somatic Movement
Therapy in 2010. She acted as Assistant to the Director of
Amajoy Developmental Movement Center in Western MA
from 2005-2007, where she had the unique opportunity to
experience the application of BMC developmental principles
firsthand. Emily offers Developmental Movement classes
and private sessions throughout New York City. She is also
an instructor of experiential anatomy and dance, and a
performing artist. Emily and her husband will welcome their
own new baby in August, 2011!
Programs
Dutchess is an artist and art educator, and received her BA
in Fine Arts from Manhattanville College. Dutchess has also
been a toddler/preschool teacher for over 5 years, with
experience in general education and day care settings. She
comes to Kids at Work from Citibabes Scarsdale, where
she was a dedicated lead art teacher until it closed in 2010.
Stamford, CT and Westchester, NY. Dutchess never ceases
to amaze with her creative and developmentally appropriate
ideas - stop by to see what she has in her hat!
Dutchess is an artist and art educator, and received her BA
in Fine Arts from Manhattanville College. Dutchess has also
been a toddler/preschool teacher for over 5 years, with
experience in general education and day care settings. She
comes to Kids at Work from Citibabes Scarsdale, where
she was a dedicated lead art teacher until it closed in 2010.
Stamford, CT and Westchester, NY. Dutchess never ceases
to amaze with her creative and developmentally appropriate
ideas - stop by to see what she has in her hat!
