Early Childhood

MONDAYS

CREEPERS, CRAWLERS, & CRUISERS

Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Age: One-ish to Two-ish

In this playgroup you will enjoy both inside and outside play. Hands on fun! A variety of child safe activities will inspire and exercise your child’s inquisitive brain. Encouraging the exploration of sensory experiences with a variety of unique materials. Leave the mess to us while your child experiments with textures, creative expression, & simple construction. Sensory, simple water play, group time, crafts, and a story.

SESSION I: January 6 to February 5, five weeks $40 (no group 1/20)
Jan. 6 – Welcome New Friends
Jan. 13 – Snowman
Jan. 27 – Sensory Project
Feb. 3 – Frozen Fun
Feb. 10 – Valentine Project

SESSION II: March 3 to 31, five weeks $40
March 3 – Puzzles
March 10 – Sensory Project
March 17 – Shamrock Hunt
March 24 – Pasta-bilities
March 31 – Rhythms & Music

TUESDAYS

PRE-PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Meets twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ages 2 to 5, Twice a week 
Pre-Preschool meets two times a week with parents guiding their child in a preschool environment. The LYSB “classroom” days on Tuesdays and Thursdays will include 2 hours each morning. Free play, center-based learning, circle time, stories, art, and a snack brought from home (no peanut snacks please) will be taking place on our campus. The group will focus on building independence, social skills, cognitive development, motor skills and creativity based on the Montessori style of learning. Later in the session we hope to offer parents the opportunity to leave briefly, on a rotating basis.

SESSION I: January 7 – February 13, (6 weeks) $216 SESSION II: March 4 – April 10, (6 weeks)
$216
Jan 7 & 9 – Winter Fun
Jan 14 & 16 – Animals
Jan 21 & 23 – Steam
Jan 28 & 30 – Health & Exercise
Feb 4 & 6 – Dinosaurs
Feb 11 & 13 – Love, Friendship & Social Emotional Development
March 4 & 6  -Dr. Suess
March 11 & 13 – Colors & Art
March 18 & 20 – Chef’s Kiss
March 25 & 27 – Spring
April 1 & 3 – Bugs
April 8 & 10 – Birds

 

WEDNESDAYS

DISCOVERING PLAY

Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Age: Two-ish

Play is learning. Play allows a child to use their senses, practice language skills, & feelings. They learn about themselves and things around them. They learn to follow simple directions and play with others.

Did you know that blocks are considered the perfect toy and have nine developmental stages? All play stimulates your child’s imagination and enhances social, language, motor, and intellectual skills. Play is the way a child learns, it allows the child to make choices, have self-expression, develop his self-image, & allows expression of emotions.
Come Play with us.

SESSION I: January 8 – February 12, six weeks, $48.
Jan. 8 – Winter
Jan. 15 – My Body
Jan. 22 – Hibernation
Jan. 29 – Shapes
Feb. 5 – Feelings
Feb. 12 – Friends/Friendship

SESSION II: March 5 – April 2, five weeks, $40.
March 5 – Weather
March 12 – Colors
March 19 – Senses
March 26 – Numbers
April 2 – Spring

THURSDAYS

PRE-PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Meets twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ages 2 to 5, Twice a week 
Pre-Preschool meets two times a week with parents guiding their child in a preschool environment. The LYSB “classroom” days on Tuesdays and Thursdays will include 2 hours each morning. Free play, center-based learning, circle time, stories, art, and a snack brought from home (no peanut snacks please) will be taking place on our campus. The group will focus on building independence, social skills, cognitive development, motor skills and creativity based on the Montessori style of learning. Later in the session we hope to offer parents the opportunity to leave briefly, on a rotating basis.

SESSION I: Jan 7 to Feb 13, 6 weeks, $216 SESSION II: March 4 to April 10, 6 weeks, $216
Jan 7 & 9 – Winter Fun
Jan 14 & 16 – Animals
Jan 21 & 23 – Steam
Jan 28 & 30 – Health & Exercise
Feb 4 & 6 – Dinosaurs
Feb 11 & 13 – Love, Friendship & Social Emotional Development
March 4 & 6 – Dr. Suess
March 11 & 13 – Colors & Art
March 18 & 20 – Chef’s Kiss
March 25 & 27 – Spring
April 1 & 3 – Bugs
April 8 & 10 – Birds

 

FRIDAYS

MUSIC WITH MISS KAITE

Fridays 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

Ages 0-5

SESSION I: January 3 – Jan. 31, five weeks, $100
• SESSION II: February 28 to April 4, six weeks, $120

Shake eggs, bang on drums, dance with scarves and more! Bring your baby, toddler & preschooler, and we will discover the joy of an interactive playful family music & movement class that supports all learning!
Combining rhythmic sounds, songs, and physical activities engages young children in learning through motion. These activities are essential in fostering early childhood development in a fun and engaging way, helping children develop key aspects of physical literacy, along with creative concepts, from birth. Plus, it’s fun for parents too!
Children can explore their bodies while building cognitive, emotional, and social abilities. For parents & caregivers, music and movement provide an ideal way to engage young children in meaningful and healthy play.
Join miss Kaite as she leads you in a fun & research based early childhood music & movement environment designed for birth to 5yrs and the grown-ups who love them!

BABIES GROUP

Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ages 0 to 1, 6 weeks, free

• SESSION I: January 3 – Jan. 31
• SESSION II: February 28 – April 4

For new and expecting parents of children up to 12 months. This group is casual, comfortable, and informative. Meet other parents of babies.  We will cover weekly topics of interest based on your questions and concerns commonly found during the first year of parenting. Meeting in the child friendly atmosphere of Mimi’s Place at LYSB. Join anytime.