Saturday, July 9, 2016

My Brother & Me


My Brother & Me
'Basketball Tryouts' Episode: click here

Growing up there was nothing  like My Brother & Me and what it represented for kids that grew up as big brothers.  This show had it all.  The music, the basketball, the video games, the diversity, and the family.  For the short time that it lasted it was one of the coolest shows on earth.  Reminds me of a verse from a song... "Back in the days when I was young I'm not a kid anymore but somedays I sit and wish I was a kid again..." -Ahmad

#Lee

Monday, July 4, 2016

Featured Link: chessat3.com


Featured Link chessat3.com

I was introduced to chess by an old friend many years ago and have either played or thought about the game every single day ever since.  Chess became a target for my camera, a part of my program activities, and a part of my daily energy.  I've played a bunch of games against people, losing many and winning some.  I didn't get introduced to the game formally until well into my twenties.  It's never too late. At every1plays we're always about encouraging the game and playing when we get the chance.  

I found out about Chess at Three from a good friend who works in the early childhood arena and it was great to learn that there is a program out there pushing for chess to be merged in the classroom for the little ones.  When Grandmaster Susan Polgar came to visit the Sun City she stressed the same message which at the time was all new to me.

Check out Chess at Three and if you have children in day care or pre-K/elementary ask their teachers or administrators what they're doing during the school day to engage children in the game of chess. 

Chess At Three is the featured link for #e1plinks for the start of July.  Check out our tweet below which includes a video about the program. If you're on Twitter click on the image below and retweet!

  #Lee aka #EPmijo