Learning through play

The Philadelphia Flyers Announce Partnership with Holman

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Monday, October 30, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that Holman, one of the largest integrated automotive service companies in North America, has signed on as an Official Partner of the Philadelphia Flyers. The deal makes Holman the presenting sponsor on two of the team's major community initiatives: Flyers Learn to Play and Next Shift: Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Leaders. The company also sponsored the Gritty Lead Car at the recent Gritty 5K on Saturday, October 21.

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  • Holman welcomed as presenting sponsor of Flyers Community initiatives including "Learn to Play" and "Next Shift" programs; the company also sponsored the lead car at the Gritty 5K
    PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that Holman, one of the largest integrated automotive service companies in North America, has signed on as an Official Partner of the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • The deal makes Holman the presenting sponsor on two of the team's major community initiatives: Flyers Learn to Play and Next Shift: Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Leaders.
  • "Our entire company is incredibly excited to partner with the Philadelphia Flyers, an iconic organization that truly embodies the essence of the region we both proudly call home."
  • "Similar to Holman, the Philadelphia Flyers have long been renowned for their unwavering commitment to the local community.

KIRKBI A/S Acquires BrainPOP, A Leading Educational Technology Platform for Kids, Educators, and Families

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO brand (KIRKBI), and BrainPOP, a leading educational technology business (the Company), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for KIRKBI to acquire 100% ownership of BrainPOP.

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  • KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO brand (KIRKBI), and BrainPOP, a leading educational technology business (the Company), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for KIRKBI to acquire 100% ownership of BrainPOP.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221011005785/en/
    BrainPOP is a trusted digital education brand grounded in research and the science of learning.
  • BrainPOP recently launched its first subject-specific offering, BrainPOP Science, a new supplemental, student-driven instructional and assessment solution for middle school classrooms.
  • BrainPOP remains operationally independent of KIRKBI and the LEGO Group, with KIRKBI assuming full control and accountability for BrainPOPs performance and governance.

Guitarist Justin Derrico (Pink, "The Voice") Launches Fishman's New Training Program for Seasoned Players

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Friday, June 10, 2022

ANDOVER, Mass., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of "Learn to Play," Fishman continues its educational outreach to players with "Artist Masters." Some of the most exciting players in today's music scene will host this essential new series of one-hour master classes designed to inspire and inform players at all levels.

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of "Learn to Play," Fishman continues its educational outreach to players with "Artist Masters."
  • Some of the most exciting players in today's music scene will host this essential new series of one-hour master classes designed to inspire and inform players at all levels.
  • Justin Derrico has been Pink's onstage axe-man for over a decade and has worked with some of the biggest names in music.
  • A graduate of Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, Derrico is also the house-band guitarist on NBC's hit show "The Voice."

Fishman's "Learn To Play" Video Series is the First in a Set of Four Educational Offerings for Players at Beginner and Intermediate Levels

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Monday, May 23, 2022

The videos are available in the new Learn To Play section of fishman.com.

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  • The videos are available in the new Learn To Play section of fishman.com.
  • They want to play like their favorite guitaristsbe they rock, blues, folk, or hip-hopbut don't know where to start.
  • We're here to tell these beginners, 'you can do it, and we're gonna help you every step of the way.'"
  • Around the world and night after night, Fishman products are proudly played by musicians on stages big and small.

Newark Winter Village Ice-Skating Expands with New Special-Event Programming

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Social announced a new lineup of special events in celebration of their Newark Winter Village event that runs through January 30.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Social announced a new lineup of special events in celebration of their Newark Winter Village event that runs through January 30.
  • The Winter Village, which kicked off on December 1, features an ice-skating rink and a variety of games and activities.
  • In December, over 7,000 visitors explored Newark's Winter Village and we have received extremely positive feedback from the community," said Linda Baraka, the event producer for Newark Winter Village.
  • The Newark Winter Village is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 38 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon8 p.m.

Children's Learning Adventure Continues to Help Kids Grow With STEAM-Based Curriculum

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Learning Adventure continues to help their students grow with STEAM-based curriculum while also offering unique environments designed at each center to capture a child's imagination and encourageexploration.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Learning Adventure continues to help their students grow with STEAM-based curriculum while also offering unique environments designed at each center to capture a child's imagination and encourageexploration.
  • A child's learning environment can directly affect their learning and their overall educational experience, so Children's Learning Adventure has created their campuses to be engaging, excitingand fun.
  • Children's Learning Adventure believes that the implementation of a STEAM-based curriculum is a meaningful way to prepare children for everyday life.
  • Teachers at Children's Learning Adventure also encourage children to actively participate in and explore the various learning activities.

Building Without Blueprints: Unstructured Contest Reveals Power of Play-Based Learning

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The competition allows children across the country to submit photos of structures they have created using the company's innovative Big Blue Blocks.

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  • The competition allows children across the country to submit photos of structures they have created using the company's innovative Big Blue Blocks.
  • "We love it when kids express themselves creatively and learn while they play.
  • "Imagination Playground is a perfect partner for us as we both focus on learning and creative problem solving through fun, imagination, innovation, immersion and play."
  • Imagination Playground has many play-based learning partners all across the country: schools, family centers, children's museums, discovery centers, and science centers.