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Fall 2012 programs --- Parent & Child Classes

Playgroups

Outreach

 

Pee-Wee Problem Solvers

Is your child curious? Always asking “why?” Likes learning to be fun? This enrichment class will engage your natural scientist in hands on creative projects using high level critical thinking skills. Taught by an experienced teacher of the gifted. Class size limited to 12 students.

Day/Time: Tuesdays/11:00am - 11:45am
Age: 2-3 years old
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Marlene Ruskin

Little Kid Lit

This enrichment class is for the child who loves a good book. Each class we will read a favorite children’s book and create fun projects highlighting the author’s or illustrator’s unique style. Lively discussions will support the children's natural ability to think critically. Taught by an experienced teacher of the gifted. Class size limited to 12 students.

Day/Time: Fridays/1:00pm-1:45pm
Age: 3-4 years old
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Marlene Ruskin

Little Expressionists

A fun-filled art class for 2's and 3's, with music, stories and games. Learning through self expression is what it’s all about! Children will paint, collage, and create sculptures while learning about art. Through a variety of art activities they will learn to think, develop skills, and become confident individuals. Exploration, fine motor development and personal growth are all part of the process!

Day/Time: Tuesdays/10:00am-10:45am
Age: 2-3 years old
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Joy Gatto

Little Movers

Our babies will be kept moving with a steady supply of crawling and pulling up. Imitation is important at this age, so circle time (with plenty of nursery rhymes) will be emphasized. We will also introduce instruments, begin crafts with big crayons and explore objects with different textures. There will be containers to fill and pour, pulling and rolling as well as items that “do something” when a button or lever is pushed. Snack time will be a learning experience, too, as babies begin to use their thumbs.

Day/Time: Tuesdays/9:30am-10:15am
Age: 8-14 months
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Janet Ceriani

Rock n’ Rollers

Your beginning walker will be kept moving in this active playgroup. We’ll have push toys, carriages and pushcarts aplenty. Puzzles, balls, cars, trucks and blocks will be discovered. Our circle time will include walking songs (i.e. “ring around the rosies”). During craft time we’ll get messy with play dough, finger paint and glue.

Day/Time: Thursdays/9:30am-10:45am
Age: 14-20 months
Member Fee: $ 235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Janet Ceriani

Inventors

At this age, children need raw material to explore and experiment. Wet sand, play dough, water and natural elements will give these toddlers plenty of things to discover. Kitchen and carpenter toys will be introduced. Fitting, hook-together, threading and sorting toys will help children learn how things work. In circle time we’ll emphasize dancing, marching and clapping.

Day/Time: Friday/9:30am-10:30am
Age: 20-26 months
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Janet Ceriani

Creators

Your child is starting to imagine and pretend. Miniature cars, animals and people will provide plenty of action. “Dress up” clothes and props are utilized along with kitchen toys, carpenter toys, dolls and other soft toys. We’ll play with balls and use the tunnel and the parachute during circle time. We’ll read from the BIG books, play with instruments and dance, dance, dance.

Day/Time: Mondays/9:30am-10:30am
Age: 26-32 months
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Janet Ceriani

Social Butterflies

Children this age are learning how to interact with all the people they find in their world. They are making friends for the first time, observing and modeling social behaviors. This is a time for lots of group activities, make- believe games and role playing. The children will start to learn organized games that have rules (duck, duck, goose, freeze tag, etc.) Their artistic abilities will be encouraged with weekly crafts. Singing, dancing and active play will add lots of fun.

Day/Time: Thursdays/11:00am-12:00pm
Age: 2.5 - 3.5 years old
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Janet Ceriani

Lunch Bunch

Bring your child’s lunch & take a little time for yourself! Your child will have a great time while you run some errands, meet your friends for lunch or enjoy a massage at Massage Envy!

Move & Learn for Little Ones

In this interactive mommy and me class, both moms and little ones will explore movement in all its forms. From the vibrations of sound and song to yoga, dance and Brain Gym, both moms and little ones will learn techniques for brain and body awareness, development and wellness. Moms will also learn how their child's tiny movements can lead to great strides in mental health and social connection.

Day/Time: Wednesdays/10:00am-10:45am
Ages: 3-12 months
Member Fee: $ 235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Kelsey Fox Bennett

Mothers of Infants

Meet other mothers of infants in this supportive and informative group. Each week you will have a chance to mingle, share ideas, and explore questions and concerns of motherhood. Additionally, you will participate in activities designed especially for your child’s development: rocking, bouncing, swaying and pushing up. We will encourage reaching, swiping and holding; lots of singing rounds out the class. Our format allows you to drop in whenever your life and your baby permit, however, to establish the trust, friendships, and bonds that are created in this class, it is encouraged that you attend the first few classes and as often as possible.

THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS CLASS

Day/Time: Tuesdays/11:00am-12:15pm
Ages: 0-8 months
Instructor: Nicole Asselta, LCSW

Japanese Play Group

KONNICHIWA!! Come join our Japanese class!! Enjoy storytime, songs, finger plays, origami, and Japanese crafts. This class is for Pre-K or under (including pre-mom, ninpu-san). Parents also can socialize during kids’ free play. Make new friends and have some fun with us.

Day/Time: Tuesdays/11:00am-12:15pm
Age: Birth-4 years old
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Junko Kohama


Songs Say So Much

Jeff Sorg, popular children’s entertainer and recording artist, leads his spirited songfest and puppet show for young children. Class includes instrument play and dancing to music.

    Sect. Day/Time Age
  1. Thursday/9:30 - 10:15 am   8-23 months
  2. Friday/9:30am - 10:15am   8-23 months

Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Jeff Sorg

Music Zone

Taught by Lynda Quinn, one of the area’s most beloved children’s entertainers, this is one of the PRC’s most popular classes. Children will use their voices and instruments as they learn a variety of songs and nurture their motor skills. It’s like going to a birthday party every class.

    Sect. Day/Time                  Age
  1. M/9:45 - 10:30 am   2-4 years
  2. M/11:00 - 11.45am   8-23 months
  3. Th/12:30-1:15pm   8-23 months
  4. S/10:00-10:45am   All ages/Sibling Class

Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Lynda Quinn

Balancing & Bouncing

Children will be introduced to a variety of gymnastic moves, in addition to learning how to follow directions, take turns and develop their independence. Their spatial and perceptual coordination will be fine tuned while having fun and feeling proud.

Day/Time: Monday/9:30am - 10:15am
Age: 1-3 years
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Marlene Ruskin

Tumbling Tots

Toddlers will run, jump, tumble and have fun while improving gross motor skills. Kids will have lots of play equipment such as trampoline, balls, hula hoops, mats, and lots of space in the Landmark gym to channel their energy.

    Sect. Day/Time Age
  1. W/11:15 - 12:00pm 18-36 months
  2. Th/9:30 - 10:15am 2-4 years

Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Lynda Quinn

Toddlers Dance

Olga Berest of Berest Studios leads this class is an introduction for toddlers to rhythm and movement, using natural childhood rhythms of walking, running, jumping, hopping, spinning, galloping, etc.

Day/Time: W/11:00am - 11:45am
Age: 2-3 years
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee $285)
Instructor: Olga Berest

Wiggle Bop

Toddlers will explore their bodies through rhythm and play in this fun approach to dance. Through games, imagination, movement and music, students will develop coordination, rhythm, memory and creativity. Wiggling, tumbling, and using both sides of the body to connect both sides of the brain will all contribute to healthy physical and mental development.

Day/Time: Thursdays/11:30am - 12:15pm
Ages: 2-3 years
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee: $285)
Instructor: Kelsey Fox Bennett

MultiSports - USA

A fun mix of football, dodge ball, Tball, Parachute games... An introduction to sport in fun, team-based non-competitive environment. The concepts taught are basic and the time spent on each activity is limited in order to maintain the attention of students. Emphasis is placed upon the development of gross-motor skills, listening skills, learning to take turns and following directions. At this age, we ask for parental involvement and assistance.

Day/Time: Friday 10:15am - 11am
Ages: 2-4 years
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee: $285)
Instructor: Unlimited Sports

Green Arts for Toddlers

Recycled materials and natural paint will help to further develop creativity and awareness as children witness everyday materials become stamps, rollers and collage. Toddlers will have three levels of multimedia play during each class - floor, table and wall - allowing each child to explore and grow from their preferred level of mobility. Stretching, moving, seeing and feeling are all part of the discovery and developmental process.

Day/Time: Wednesday /11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 1-3 years
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee: $285)
Instructor: Kelsey Fox Bennett

Messy M&M Art

Each Week we will be looking at a different animal, from the sea to the jungle, to home. Is it going to be a dolphin? a Snake? A Lion or a cute puppy? Only Heidi knows! In a joint effort we will be replicating techniques of some of the great artists. Using super materials and making a lot of mess you will be glad they are in our classrooms and not in your house!

Day/Time: Monday/11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 1-3 years
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee: $285)
Instructor: Heidi Brooke Stephens

Creative Art Studio - Integration with Special Needs

A safe environment to be silly and get a little messy. A playful, creative environment to enhance & promote social interaction, spontaneous play & language development for children with special needs. This playful creative setting will foster cohesiveness, self esteem, concentration, and self expression in the group setting. Each week your child will create Art and games out of traditional and non traditional materials.

Day / Time: Mondays 4:15pm -5:15pm
Ages: 3-5 years
Member Fee: 6 week class, Call office for pricing. We are working on grants and donations to make this more affordable for YOU!

Day/Time: Saturday 9.30am -10.45am
Ages: 6-8 years
Member Fee: 6 week class, CALL OFFICE FOR PRICING
Instructor: Pamela Schindler-Thomsen

Funny Science - Learn and Laugh

Fascinating 2's and 3's... kids are so full of energy and questions. During the Funny Science classes your curious child will learn and laugh about many different and intriguing facts such as where are the dinosaurs? who is biggest animal living in our planet? how many legs an insect have? what can you see inside a volcano? How you can make a rainbow appear in your backyard?

Day/Time: Friday/11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2-3 years
Member Fee: $235 (Non-Member Fee: $285)
Instructor: Janet Ceriani

 

Stepping Stones

Offered in collaboration with the Port Washington School District, this class exposes children from birth to Pre-Kindergarten to music, stories, crafts, free play and gym time. Children will be grouped by age and led in fun activities geared towards Pre-K readiness, Transportation provided. Note: Scholarship program with special enrollment required.

Note: Please contact the PRC office for more information. See Date/Time below Escuelita description.

Escuelita

Ofrecida en colaboración con las Escuelas Publicas de Port Washington, esta clase incluye niños desde nacido hasta la edad de pre-kindergarten con música, cuentos, artesanías, jugando y gimnasio. Se forman en grupos según la edad del niño, y las actividades están dirigidas con motivo de prepararles entrar en el programa de Pre-Kindergarten. Trasportación prevista. Anote: Programa de becas con proceso de matricula particular. Favor llamar a la oficina del PRC para más información.

Day/Time: Wed/9:00–10:45am
Age: 0–4 years

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