Discover what classes are the right fit for you and your child
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Type of ClassCooking!
Kids will use kid-safe knives to chop, will measure, pour, stir and learn all about food and cooking! |
Energy LevelLow key. We encourage this class for older toddlers and preschoolers who are able to sit and listen to instructions. We often include a craft and story.
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Good for Siblings?Yes! This is a multi-age class. Babies can accompany parents (and are no cost)
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Amount of StructureStructured
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Type of ClassYoga for young children. Lots of movement - jumping, stretching and pretending to be animals!
Please note: Parents do NOT have to enjoy adult yoga to have fun in this class! :) |
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Yoga for Babies |
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Good for Siblings?Twins are of course always welcome and caregiver can alternate between babies (or our instructor can borrow one!). No charge for more than one baby.
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Amount of StructureWe will flow through stretching and poses, do infant massage and sing songs. Structured, but laid back. Diaper changes and feedings are always allowed.
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Child Development |
Type of ClassThis is our signature class. We combine a structured circle time with songs, lap bounces, props and parachute with a different developmental play activity each week. Lots of sensory play, some beginning process art, & pretend play.
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Energy LevelModerate. Children with both low and high energy do well, and our instructors tailor the class to children's temperaments. Circle time gets the energy out, activity time focuses the children on a task and we end with relaxing story and bubbles.
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Good for Siblings?Yes! We offer mixed-age child development classes (Jitterbugs and Busy Bees) that are great for siblings, and younger siblings are always welcome in their older sibling's class. (siblings under 6 months are free with the exception of Babytime)
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Amount of StructureA healthy mix of structured circle time with loosely structured activity time. Each class follows the same format to establish routine, but children are allowed to explore freely.
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Type of ClassA first music class specifically for babies. We sing, do lap bounces, gentle movements for baby, play with age appropriate toys and props, introduce the parachute and wrap with a story and bubbles.
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Energy LevelModerate. We have a lot of fun singing, clapping and bouncing around while incorporating gentle stretches and play for younger babies.
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Good for Siblings?This is a smaller age range, so not great for multi-age siblings, but great for twins!
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Amount of Structure?Fairly structured. We move through a familiar routine of songs and play, but there is also plenty of time to chat and get to know one another.
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Type of ClassBeginning art class for toddlers. We paint, craft, glue, color, play with playdough and create! This class is about the process rather than the final product. Leave the mess to us!
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Energy LevelLow key. Children are free to explore the various art stations. We wrap up with a short circle time, story and lesson on that week's theme.
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Good for Siblings?Yes! This is a great class for siblings as long as they fit the age criteria. Babies are of course welcome to attend free of charge (we can set up toys, etc)
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Amount of StructureLow. We do 30 minutes of free art play when the children can float between the art stations. We encourage the children to participate in clean up followed by a short circle time with story.
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Preschool Art |
Type of ClassWe add preschool skills to our art class with practice using scissors, more advanced crafts and more learning with each activity and theme.
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Energy LevelLow key. Children are free to explore the various art stations with a bit more instruction from the instructor.
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Good for Siblings?Yes! This class is great for siblings within the designated age range. If a 2 year old siblings would like to join the older children, that's great!
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Amount of StructureLow. We start with a story and lesson about that week's theme, followed by various art stations and wrapping with another story.
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Type of ClassMusic class that incorporates instrument play, scarves, puppets and parachute as the teacher sings and plays beautiful music from her guitar.
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Energy LevelLow - Moderate. This class is very relaxed, but children are still encouraged to dance and enjoy the music
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Good for SiblingsYes! Perfect class for siblings. Older siblings are also welcome to join!
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Amount of StructureModerate. Kids are free to explore the instruments and dance around. Like all of our classes, there is a comforting routine of songs followed by parachute play.
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Type of ClassHigh-energy music and movement class for older toddlers and preschoolers. We include puppet play, games, and fun activities to engage our older kids in fun and learning!
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Energy LevelHigh!!! However, the great thing about this age is that parents don't necessarily have to do all the jumping anymore :)
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Good for Siblings?Yes! The wide age-range and variety of activities makes a great class for siblings!
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Amount of StructureHighly structured. Kids are free to dance and jump around as they please, but each song/activity is instructor-led.
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Type of ClassThis is our wonderful, expert-led mom's group with a structured weekly topic. We are including expectant mamas in this group because we find that both expectant and new moms learn and heal from group discussion.
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Energy LevelLow. Come as you are. Come and let us hold your baby if you need to run and grab a coffee or even just lie down for a minute. This is a relaxing atmosphere and we will help teach you tricks to comfort and sooth your baby.
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Good for Siblings?This class is very age-specific, but great for multiples!
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Amount of StructureThis class is half unstructured group chatting, bringing up important questions and topics, getting to know one another and half structured weekly topic such as feeding, sleeping, fussiness, child development, etc...
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40 Tioga Way, Marblehead MA / marbleheadparenting@gmail.com / 781-990-5254
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