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Thu, Feb 2 to Sun, Feb 5
In the forum 
GPS tracking devices for kids?
An educator's experience in a Beijing bilingual school
Choosing classes for your kids Dentist recommendations
Comparing notes on kindergartens
On the blog Thwart 8 common food-borne illnesses
A foreigner experiences China's postpartum "moon month"
Ditching holiday weight – the safe way
Can you trust bottled water jugs?
A different kind of drama education with Dreamaker
Feeling That Holiday Bloat? Get Moving!
Christmas? Check. New Year's Eve? Check. Spring Festival? Check. Now that three major holidays are over and done with, it's time we returned to our regularly scheduled programming. The good news is, there are tons of workshops, classes, and sports programs to keep you and your family moving until the warm days of spring. See below for some suggestions. For more ideas, check out our Events.
Thursday, February 2 BOOST! Social Skills Program for Boys 
For boys aged 5-16. Care for Children's BOOST! program teaches students who have trouble engaging with others how to have appropriate responses and skills. This helps them make and sustain long-term friendships. Held on Mondays and Thursdays, BOOST! will run until March 29.
Other things to do: 
Play basketball at Dulwich College Beijing
Pick up Spring Festival-related vocab at The Learning Center
Encourage a love of music with Min's Music Group
All events for Thursday
Back to top>> Friday, February 3 Celebration of the Lantern Festival 
The Lantern Festival officially ends the Spring Festival celebrations. Traditionally, children go out at night and visit temples with paper lanterns and try to solve the riddles painted on the lanterns. Family Box Educational and Recreational Center hosts a special parent-child temple fair with lantern-making, papercutting, calligraphy, treats, and more.
Other things to do: Do good, do yoga with The Yoga Yard
Sample temple-style vegetarian food at Fortune Plaza
Hone those soccer skills with Jia You Football All events for Friday
Back to top>> Saturday, February 4 Bird's Nest Ice and Snow Festival 
If you haven't been already, check out the Bird's Nest Ice and Snow Festival for some ice cold fun. Featuring 57,000 sqm of winter-themed games and activities, there's something for everyone at this outdoor extravaganza.
Other things to do: Learn basic handwriting skills with Funny Fingers Train the next Serena Williams with Mini Tennis Red
Become a Beijing opera star at the Beijing Temple Theatre
All events for Saturday
Back to top>> Sunday, February 5 UCCA and SAMBASIA Percussion Workshop 
March to the beat of your own drum with UCCA and SAMBASIA's weekly percussion workshop. The event is open to participants of any level; drums and gear are provided. (Don't be a stranger – show up in casual wear.)
Other things to do: Have all-you-can-eat xiajiao at the Renaissance Hotel
Hit the slopes at a nearby ski resort
Or, do the complete opposite and go to the hot springs
All events for Sunday
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