Early Childhood
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MONDAYS
FIRST STEPS IN MUSIC
Mondays, four week sessions, $64
March 13 to April 3
• Session I: Ages 2.5-5 – 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
• Session II: Ages 0-2.5 – 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
May 1 to May 22
• Session III: Ages 2.5-5 – 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
• Session IV: Ages 0-2.5 – 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
First Steps in Music is a music and movement class for you and your little one(s). Children and their grown up will be busy experiencing many different musical activities including bounces, wiggles, tickles, circle songs, ball-rolling songs, lullabies, stories, and more. The goal of the class is to help children begin their journey toward becoming tuneful, “beatful,” and artful human beings. The class is taught by Mallory Kokus, a certified First Steps in Music teacher, performing musician, and mother of three.
SPRING BABIES GROUP
Mondays, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., free
• Session I: March 13 to April 24 (no group on April 10), 6 weeks
• Session II: May 1 to June 5, (no group on May 29), 5 weeks
Ages 0 to 1ish
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.
TUESDAYS
PRE-PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Meets twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5, Twice a week for 6 weeks, $216
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: March 14 to April 27 (Note NO classes April 11 & 13) |
• Session II: May 2 to June 8
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| March 14/16 – Dr. Suess March 21/23 – Colors March 28/30 – Weather April 4/6 – Bugs April 18/20 – Birds April 25/27 – Spring |
May 2/4 – Little Gardners May 9/11 – Hopping into Pond Life May 16/18 – Ocean Life May 23/25 – Farms May 30/June 1 – Fairytales June 6/8 – Chef’s Kiss |
WEDNESDAYS
WONDERFUL ONES
Wednesdays, 6 week sessions, $48
Age: One-ish
• Session I: March 15 – April 26, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Session II: May 3 to June 7, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
LYSB’s playgroup especially for one year olds! Your child will discover circle time, fingerplays, music, free plya, and crafting for little fingers each week.
INFANT & BABY MASSAGE
Wednesdays, May 17 & 24, 2023, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Ages infant to crawler, $20
Infant massage is a great way to communicate and comfort your baby. A two-week class that allows you to massage your baby while learning the full massage routine. This is a relaxing time for both baby and parent with time allowed for socializing with other parents. The International Association of Massage has been providing professionals, parents, and caregivers with information and expertise on infant massage since 1992. IAIM massage promotes positive bonding, stimulation, and relief from colic and gas pains. It also promotes better sleep.
THURSDAYS
PRE-PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Meets twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5, Twice a week for 6 weeks, $216
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: March 14 to April 27 (Note NO classes April 11 & 13) |
• Session II: May 2 to June 8 |
| March 14/16 – Dr. Suess March 21/23 – Colors March 28/30 – Weather April 4/6 – Bugs April 18/20 – Birds April 25/27 – Spring |
May 2/4 – Little Gardners May 9/11 – Hopping into Pond Life May 16/18 – Ocean Life May 23/25 – Farms May 30/June 1 – Fairytales June 6/8 – Chef’s Kiss |
FRIDAYS
“F” IS FOR FAMILY
Fridays, March 10 – March 31, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 4 weeks, $32
Ages 2 and up
Family themed activities for toddlers. Make new friends & explore many different families through play, stories (listed below), and doll house play.
March 10 – Everywhere Babies – by Susan Meyers
March 17 – Mommy Mine – by Tim Warrens
March 24 – The Daddy Book – by Todd Parr
March 31 – Siblings & Grands – by Debbie Bailey
SPRING PLAY
Fridays, April 21 – May 12, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 4 weeks, $32
Ages 2 and up
An excellent way for your little one to celebrate the new season. Outside exploration on LYSB grounds, decorating a child’s umbrella, finding bears, and planting will take place.
April 21 – The Earth Book – by Todd Parr
April 28 – The Rainy Day – by A. Milbourne & S. Gill
May 5 – Going on a Bear Hunt – by M. Rosen & H. Oxenbury
May 12 – I am a Seed – by Jean Marzollo
BIG EMOTIONS
Fridays, May 19 – June 9, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 4 weeks, $32
Ages 2 and up
A lighthearted approach to taming those BIG emotions your toddler may have occasionally. This group is an enjoyable way to explore games, a story, and craft some fun tools, such as a DYI Stress Ball to help soothe the frenzy of your little person.
May 19 – The Way I Feel – by Janan Cain
May 26 – The Feel Good Book – by Todd Parr
June 2 – Words Are Not For Hurting – by E. Verdick
June 9 – It’s Okay Book – by Todd Parr