The Playing Mothers

Once there were two teachers, Nattie and Ofrit, who loved to sing and play. All the little children would come to see them and they would laugh and be happy. The teachers became friends and then they became mommies. All they wanted to do was play with their children, your children- everybody's children. So they decided to unplug, play on the rug with their friends, your friends and everybody.

  ...and they changed the world.

Playing moms Natalie and Ofrit Photo By Elion Paz

Ofrit Peres

Ofrit  is a native Israeli who has been living in NYC for the past 12 years. She is a performing artist and musician with an extensive performance background that includes numerous television shows and stage shows in Israel and NY. In NY she graduated from the Musical Theater program at The Circle In The Square Theater School. She has taught Music for young children for the past 7 years. She has worked as a teacher for Music Together and Kindermusic programs all over NY and New Jersey. Her original rug Rug Bug Music Program is an environmentally focused early childhood music program currently running in Brooklyn. Her biggest joy is motherhood and spending time with her son Yahli.

Natalie Cronin Reyes

Natalie Cronin Reyes has been a "professional player" for more than 16 years. She holds a BS in Early Childhood Development and Recreation and will complete her Master's in Early Childhood Education and Special Education in the fall of 2010. Her most significant credential, her MOM degree came in July of 2008. Natalie currently serves as the National Childhood Development Director for Kidville, where she authors the company's signature programs and trainings and teaches as much as she can fit into her schedule. Natalie wishes to thank her mom and dad for reading to her, singing to her and teaching her to make stuff.