CLASS SCHEDULE
KEY Age by September 1, 2023
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Baby Steps (0-12 months by 9/1/2023) Non-Separating
Get to know other people with babies the same age as yours. Join us for playtime, conversation and the chance to learn from your peers and our educators. Classes are facilitated by our experienced, licensed parent educators and early childhood teachers. Everyone with a new baby is welcome, not just first time parents. Some sections are non-separating and others will begin a gradual separation at some point during the year.
Busy Ones (12-24 months by 9/1/2023) Gradually Separating
Explore the world through your toddler’s eyes, connect with other families, enhance your parenting skills, discover fresh activity ideas, and navigate the joys and challenges of raising a toddler. Enjoy parent/child time including songs, activities and games that will help your child grow in every way. Relax and enjoy the parent support and discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. Parents will stay with children for the first three weeks. On week four parents will practice separating from the children for a short period of time. This time will be extended throughout the school year.
Kids on the Go (24-36 months by 9/1/2023) Separating
Join this class and watch your child explore learning opportunities and practice important school readiness skills. Children will practice social skills such as listening to the teacher, turn taking and following in line while experiencing a fun and loving classroom environment. Enjoy parent/child time including songs, activities and games that will help your child grow in every way. Relax and enjoy the parent support and discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. Separating happens in the second week of class.
2+ Preschool and ECFE (24-36 months by 9/1/2023) Gradually Separating
Do you want your 2-year-old to have a preschool experience while also gaining the benefits of an ECFE class for yourself? Then join 2+! See page 8 to learn more.
MULTIAGE ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES
Family Playtime (all ages) Non-Separating
Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers to our weekly playtime. Teachers set fun themes for these loosely structured open-play classes. Parent educators are always available and willing to chat.
Buzzy’s Book Club (2, 3 or 4 years old by 9/1/2023) Separating
Bring your 2, 3, or 4 year olds to our weekly story and playtime. Teachers set fun themes focusing on high quality literature, literacy and pre-reading skills.
Early Childhood Yoga! (3 or 4 years old by 9/1/2023) Non-Separating
Bring your preschooler and join the ECFE parent and child yoga. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and enjoy the benefits that yoga has to offer.
Kids on the Go STEM (3 or 4 years old by 9/1/2023) Separating
Follow your child’s lead and discover developmentally appropriate experiments and activities that will enhance a child’s natural curiosity surrounding science, technology, engineering, and math. Such activities include science experiments, building catapults, observing worms and caterpillars in springtime, and more! Enjoy parent/child time including a STEM activity, songs, and games that will help your child grow in every way. Relax and enjoy the parent support and discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. Separating happens in the second week of class.