Early Childhood

MONDAYS

FALL SENSORY PLAYGROUP

October 23 to December 11, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (no group 11/20)

Ages 1.5 and up, 7 weeks, $35

Hands on fun! A variety of amazing child safe activities to inspire and exercise your child’s inquisitive brain.
Oct. 23 – Music and Movement
Oct. 30 – On the Farm
Nov. 6 – Seek & Find Bottle Project
Nov. 13 – Fall Leaves & Trees
Nov. 27 -Bubbles
Dec. 4 – Colors
Dec. 11 – Animal Habitats 

FIRST STEPS IN MUSIC

Mondays, September 11 to October 30, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (no group 10/19)

Ages 0-5, 7 weeks, $126

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.  

INFANT & BABY MASSAGE

December 4 & 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages infant to pre-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.

TUESDAYS

PRE-PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

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

Ages 2-5, 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: September 5 to October 10
6 weeks $216

• Session II: October 17 to December 5,
5 weeks $180.00

No Group 11/7, 11/21, 11/23

9/5 – All About Me
9/12 – Nature & The World Around Us
9/19 – Outer Space
9/26 – Opposites
10/3 – Motor Skills
10/10 – Vehicles

10/17 – Shapes & Colors
10/24 – Halloween
10/31 – Leaves & Pinecones
11/9  – Thanksgiving (no group 11/7)
11/14  – Fives Senses 
11/16 – make up day
12/5 – Winter

WEDNESDAYS

TERRIFIC TWOS

Wednesdays, 6 week sessions, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., six weeks, $48

Age: Two-ish

Especially for two year olds! Sprinkle a little fun at LYSB, a little day tripping. Mix gently with giggles, smiles, crafts, books, parachutes, and play. You will get a recipe for toddler adventures to be enjoyed by all. Baby Signs: Sign, Say & Play™ groups also included. 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, while interacting with other children.

• Session II: October 18 to December 6, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., six weeks $48 (no group 11/15 & 11/22)

10/18 – Baby Signs – Mealtime
10/25 – Spider Sensory Bins & Art
11/1 – Turkey Craft
11/8 – Apple Pie Make ‘N Take Sensory Bin – What is a Make ‘N Take Sensory Bin? It is a self-contained imaginative play experience for your child to be taken home and used over many times.
11/29 – Busy Bag
12/6 – Holiday Craft

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

Wednesday November 15, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $5

Age: 1.5 and up

A Thanksgiving celebration with art and popcorn. Creative fun for everyone!

THURSDAYS

PRE-PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

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

Ages 2-5, 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: September 5 to October 10
6 weeks $216

• Session II: October 17 to December 5,
5 weeks $180.00

No Group 11/7, 11/21, 11/23

9/5 – All About Me
9/12 – Nature & The World Around Us
9/19 – Outer Space
9/26 – Opposites
10/3 – Motor Skills
10/10 – Vehicles
10/17 – Shapes & Colors
10/24 – Halloween
10/31 – Leaves & Pinecones
11/9  – Thanksgiving (no group 11/7)
11/14  – Fives Senses
11/16 – make up day
12/5 – Winter

FRIDAYS

SOCK PUPPETS

Friday, December 8, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Ages 1.5 and up, $5
Join us for a morning of puppet making fun!

CREEPERS CRAWLERS & CRUISERS

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

Ages 1ish to 2ish

In this playgroup you will enjoy both inside and outside play. Sensory, group time, crafts, and a story. Baby Signs: Sign, Say & Play™ groups also included. If you know of an activity you want to try with your child but haven’t yet, let us know and we’ll make sure we include it in our fun.

• Session II: October 20 to December 1, 5 weeks, $40, (no group 11/17 & 11/24)

10/20 – Baby Signs – Mealtime
10/27 – Jack O’ Lanterns Sensory
11/3 – Feather Painting
11/10 – Thanksgiving Craft
12/1 – Baby Signs – Bedtime