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NEW Little Leaf Explorers:
A Fall Art Journey Mondays 9:30
Mondays
9:30A - 10:15A
9/16/24 - 12/2/24
Ages: 2 - 4 years with an Adult. Watch your child’s creativity and sense of wonder bloom this fall in this fun and engaging first art class. Toddlers and young preschoolers explore a wide variety of art materials, sensory bins, and hands-on projects while discovering the vibrant colors, textures and shapes of the fall season. Each week, embark on a new artistic adventure, creating delightful crafts that celebrate the beauty of autumn. We’ve got all the supplies covered, so wear your mess-friendly attire and let the artistic fun begin! Instructor: Namrata Khemka. 9 classes. No class 10/28, 11/4, and 11/25. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
NEW Sensory Sensation Station
Mondays
9:45A - 10:45A
9/16/24 - 12/2/24
Ages: 2 - 5 years with an Adult. Integrating sensory and fine motor activities into young childrens’ play significantly impacts their overall development, laying a strong foundation for future learning and growth. Each week, explore themed sensory bins with exciting materials, textures and tools to delight the sense of touch and imagination. Alongside the sensory choices, participate in fine motor stations to pinch, push, pull and squeeze and utilize tools like scissors, tweezers, scoops and pipettes, while practicing your child’s grip and control over small objects, hand-eye coordination and hand strength. Our large preschool room then opens up to you and your child for free play alongside peers including pretend kitchen play, building with blocks, gross motor play and more. Class ends with a circle time gathering together to sing and learn songs and fingerplays that engage fine motor muscles, join in hands-on group activities and listen to a read aloud story. Instructor: Whitney Graves. 11 classes. No class 10/14. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Fun at One Mondays
Mondays
10:00A - 11:00A
9/16/24 - 12/9/24
Walking 12 to 24 months with an Adult. Welcome to the world of the one-year-old! We gather together each week to sing, play, and move with other families and same-age peers. Class begins with open-ended time for toddlers to practice walking, climbing, playing and moving around the classroom while socializing with other families. The train whistle signals the arrival in the station and the beginning of circle time for the second half of class. Led by Jennifer and Ajae and modeled by adult participation, the group will have fun singing, dancing, and learning in addition to practicing important gross motor skills like walking backwards, marching, and jumping. Class ends with a read-aloud book and stickers. Instructors: Jennifer Neesam. 12 classes. No class 10/14. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
NEW Little Leaf Explorers:
A Fall Art Journey Mondays 10:30
Mondays
10:30A - 11:15A
9/16/24 - 12/2/24
Ages: 2 - 4 years with an Adult. Watch your child’s creativity and sense of wonder bloom this fall in this fun and engaging first art class. Toddlers and young preschoolers explore a wide variety of art materials, sensory bins, and hands-on projects while discovering the vibrant colors, textures and shapes of the fall season. Each week, embark on a new artistic adventure, creating delightful crafts that celebrate the beauty of autumn. We’ve got all the supplies covered, so wear your mess-friendly attire and let the artistic fun begin! Instructor: Namrata Khemka. 9 classes. No class 10/28, 11/4, and 11/25. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Curious Wiggle Worms Mondays
Mondays
12:00P - 1:00P
9/16/24 - 12/9/24
Ages: 3 -12 months (non-walkers) with an Adult. Gather each week to sing, dance, play and socialize. Class includes a teacher-led circle time with a routine of lap songs, nursery rhymes, movement, parachute play and stories. Babies will be thrilled to see other little ones on the laps of their parents or caregivers! While the babies play on their blankets or eat, the adults have a chance to explore topics related to this age group, including sleeping, eating, developmental milestones, etc. Share the joys and challenges of parenthood with the same families week-to-week. This class fits best for non-walking babies. Instructor: Susanna Brown. 12 classes. No class 10/14.
Music Together Mondays 5:30
Mondays
5:30P - 6:15P
9/9/24 - 11/4/24
Birth - 5 years with an Adult. This is the original Music Together® class that encourages children and families to experience the joy of making music together. Child development researchers support the idea that all children are musical, learn best through play, and thrive in mixed-age groupings that foster natural, family-style learning. In our classes, children interact with peers of different ages at their own level in singing, moving, listening, observing, chanting, or exploring musical instruments. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones and older children learn by leading younger ones. Registered families receive the Fiddle Collection Songbook + access to download music. Instructor: Stephanie Urban. 9 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Music Together Mondays 6:30
Mondays
6:30P - 7:15P
9/9/24 - 11/4/24
Birth - 5 years with an Adult. This is the original Music Together® class that encourages children and families to experience the joy of making music together. Child development researchers support the idea that all children are musical, learn best through play, and thrive in mixed-age groupings that foster natural, family-style learning. In our classes, children interact with peers of different ages at their own level in singing, moving, listening, observing, chanting, or exploring musical instruments. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones and older children learn by leading younger ones. Registered families receive the Fiddle Collection Songbook + access to download music. Instructor: Stephanie Urban. 9 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Exploration Zone Tuesdays 9:15
Tuesdays
9:15A - 10:30A
9/17/24 - 12/10/24
Ages: 18 months - 5 years with an Adult. Our fabulous playroom offers so much to toddlers and preschoolers. We have a wide variety of free-play activity centers to explore: art and sensory experiences, dramatic play, puzzles, blocks, climbing, books, playdough, puppets and much more. Adults help children find engaging choices and to practice social skills with other families. After a community snack and cooperative group cleanup, we end our time together with a circle time of songs and stories, featuring ExZone favorites and new thematic material weekly. Instructor: Sara Callaghan. 12 classes. No class 10/15. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Music Together Tuesdays 9:30
Tuesdays
9:30A - 10:15A
9/10/24 - 11/5/24
Ages: Birth - 5 years with an Adult. This is the original Music Together® class that encourages children and families to experience the joy of making music together. Child development researchers support the idea that all children are musical, learn best through play, and thrive in mixed-age groupings that foster natural, family-style learning. In our classes, children interact with peers of different ages at their own level in singing, moving, listening, observing, chanting, or exploring musical instruments. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones and older children learn by leading younger ones. Registered families receive the Fiddle Collection Songbook + access to download music. Instructor: Stephanie Urban. 9 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Music Together Tuesdays 10:30
Tuesdays
10:30A - 11:15A
9/10/24 - 11/5/24
Ages: Birth - 5 years with an Adult. This is the original Music Together® class that encourages children and families to experience the joy of making music together. Child development researchers support the idea that all children are musical, learn best through play, and thrive in mixed-age groupings that foster natural, family-style learning. In our classes, children interact with peers of different ages at their own level in singing, moving, listening, observing, chanting, or exploring musical instruments. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones and older children learn by leading younger ones. Registered families receive the Fiddle Collection Songbook + access to download music. Instructor: Stephanie Urban. 9 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Fun at One Tuesdays
Tuesdays
10:30A - 11:30A
9/17/24 - 12/10/24
Walking 12 to 24 months with an Adult. Welcome to the world of the one-year-old! We gather together each week to sing, play, and move with other families and same-age peers. Class begins with open-ended time for toddlers to practice walking, climbing, playing and moving around the classroom while socializing with other families. The train whistle signals the arrival in the station and the beginning of circle time for the second half of class. Led by Jennifer and Ajae and modeled by adult participation, the group will have fun singing, dancing, and learning in addition to practicing important gross motor skills like walking backwards, marching, and jumping. Class ends with a read-aloud book and stickers. Instructors: Ajae Whittaker. 13 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Exploration Zone Tuesdays 10:45
Tuesdays
10:45A - 12:00P
9/17/24 - 12/10/24
Ages: 18 months - 5 years with an Adult. Our fabulous playroom offers so much to toddlers and preschoolers. We have a wide variety of free-play activity centers to explore: art and sensory experiences, dramatic play, puzzles, blocks, climbing, books, playdough, puppets and much more. Adults help children find engaging choices and to practice social skills with other families. After a community snack and cooperative group cleanup, we end our time together with a circle time of songs and stories, featuring ExZone favorites and new thematic material weekly. Instructor: Sara Callaghan. 12 classes. No class 10/15. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Nutty Scientists: Wacky Wonder Lab
Tuesday
2:00P - 3:00P
Tuesday, September 24 ONLY
Ages: 3 - 5 years with an Adult. These one day workshops are a great way to introduce our young scientists to the classroom and build community with the support of their grown ups. Join us for a short story time, a few hands-on science projects, and the opportunity to share our projects with the group! This month's topic: Whacky Wonder Lab! We will be exploring everyday things through hands-on scientific exploration. From the wonders of water, to the amazing properties of air, we will make science seem like MAGIC! Instructor: Nutty Scientists. 1 class.
Creative Ballet, Youngers Tuesdays 4:15
Tuesdays
4:15P - 5:00P
9/17/24 - 12/10/24
Ages: 3 - 4 years without an Adult. Dance for the developing child - this joyful class is designed especially for 3 and 4 year olds and introduces the magical world of ballet through imagination. Dance concepts such as direction, level, and rhythm as well as pre-ballet skills like galloping, leaping, balancing, and turning. Purposeful play to engage and enchant growing bodies, minds, and hearts! Lisa Dietz owns Dance and Grow, LLC and brings a wealth of dance experience with young children to Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lisa Dietz. 12 classes. No class 11/26 . 100% scholarships pay $10.
Creative Ballet, Olders Tuesdays 5:00
Tuesdays
5:00P - 5:45P
9/17/24 - 12/10/24
Ages: 4 - 5 years without an Adult. Dance for the developing child - this joyful class is designed especially for 4 and 5 year olds and explores the magical world of ballet through imagination. Pre-ballet skills like skipping, leaping, balancing, and turning as well as creative expression, musicality, and more! Purposeful play to engage and enchant growing bodies, minds, and hearts! Lisa Dietz owns Dance and Grow, LLC and brings a wealth of dance experience with young children to Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lisa Dietz. 12 classes. No class 11/26. 100% scholarships pay $10.
Curious Wiggle Worms Tuesdays
Tuesdays
5:30P - 6:30P
9/17/24 - 12/10/24
Ages: 3 - 12 months (non-walkers) with an Adult. Gather each week to sing, dance, play and socialize. Class includes a teacher-led circle time with a routine of lap songs, nursery rhymes, movement, parachute play and stories. Babies will be thrilled to see other little ones on the laps of their parents or caregivers! While the babies play on their blankets or eat, the adults have a chance to explore topics related to this age group, including sleeping, eating, developmental milestones, etc. Share the joys and challenges of parenthood with the same families week-to-week. This class fits best for non-walking babies. Instructor: Ann Stahlhansdke. 12 classes. No class 11/5.
Little Bouncy Boppers
Wednesdays
9:30A - 10:00A
10/9/24 - 11/13/24
Ages: 12 - 30 months with an Adult. This class for older babies and toddlers and their adults focuses on movement for building a child’s body and brain in the dance studio of the CAB. Each class includes repetitive welcome songs to practice waving, clapping, stomping, and other gross motor movements. Dancing together and moving to the beat are more fun with rotating props such as scarves, shakers, balls, and stuffed animals. Get to know other participants and peers in a friendly and enriching environment designed to explore and be active! Instructor: Sam Coffin. 6 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $5.
I Like to Move It, Move It
Wednesdays
10:15A - 11:00A
10/9/24 - 11/13/24
Ages: 2 - 4 years with an Adult. Gather together, get moving, and get on your feet! Join Sam each week in an active, upbeat class with other families using the dance studio of the CAB. Children and adults sing and dance while being introduced to new musical material each week. Class includes rotating activities like parachute play, hula hoops, balls, and tunnels. Social interaction between families and children is encouraged to build community and make new friends. Instructor: Sam Coffin. 6 classes. 100% scholarships pay $10.
Time for Twos
Wednesdays
10:00A - 11:00A
9/25/24 - 12/11/24
Ages: 24 - 35 months with an Adult. Calling all two year olds! Time for Twos is a continuation of our Fun at One class with a few changes to match these growing and changing toddlers. The first half of class is open-ended play time where children explore and engage in a wide array of centers and activities. Adults and children build connections with the same families week to week while witnessing the growth in the children over the fall season. After group clean-up, Erin transitions to a different type of circle time including bubbles, singing games, acting out stories, movement and use of props. Class ends with a read-aloud book and stickers. Instructor: Erin Pierce. 11 classes. No class 11/27. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Outdoor Adventures
Wednesdays
10:30A - 11:30A
9/25/24 - 10/30/24
Ages: 2.5 - 5 years with an Adult. This classroom has no walls and provides dedicated time to be outside with early learners! In this series of classes, children and adults explore nature with all senses. Discover parts of our forests through a mix of nature-based activities, full body exploration, stories and play. Classes meet rain or shine, please dress for the weather and a change of clothes is never a bad idea. All are welcome. Instructor: Andrea Nance. 6 classes. Weather make-up 11/6. 100% scholarship recipients pay $5.
Jazzy Dance Sampler
Wednesdays
3:30P - 4:15P
10/2/24 - 11/13/24
Ages: 3 - 5 years without an Adult (but Adult stays on site). This new dance class allows your preschooler to experience dance and movement through the lens of Broadway jazz and African diaspora jazz. Classes include warm-up, footwork, beginning tumbling, traveling across the floor and emphasis on gaining large motor skills. A short in-class presentation will take place in the final class. Ms. Sears is a polished educator with a professional dance and somatics career, a former dance professor, and adjudicator for the MYAF. Instructor: Christina Sears. 7 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Who Let the Dads Out? Play Group
Wednesdays
5:45P - 6:45P
9/25/24 - 12/11/24
Ages: 18 months - 4 years with a Father Figure. Dad, Papi, Baba, Appa, Papa, Daddy, Chichi, Abba. No matter what name your child uses, this group is for you. Make Wednesday evenings a special time to expend some kid energy in our gym and motor room. Enjoy obstacle courses, swings, cars, climbing walls, tunnels and more with your child(ren) in a casual and active setting. Ted Austin, First Steps parent of an almost 3-year-old daughter, leads the group and is ready to share the happiness and joys of fatherhood and do some “dad bonding” in this evening class. Instructor: Ted Austin. 10 classes. No class 10/16 and 11/27. 100% scholarship recipients pay $5.
NEW Little Leaf Explorers:
A Fall Art Journey Thursdays 9:30
Thursdays
9:30A - 10:15A
9/19/24 - 12/5/24
Ages: 2 - 4 years with an Adult. Watch your child’s creativity and sense of wonder bloom this fall in this fun and engaging first art class. Toddlers and young preschoolers explore a wide variety of art materials, sensory bins, and hands-on projects while discovering the vibrant colors, textures and shapes of the fall season. Each week, embark on a new artistic adventure, creating delightful crafts that celebrate the beauty of autumn. We’ve got all the supplies covered, so wear your mess-friendly attire and let the artistic fun begin! Instructor: Namrata Khemka. 9 classes. No class 10/31, 11/7, and 11/28. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Jump Into Speech Thursdays 9:30
Early Fall
Thursdays
9:30A - 10:30A
9/12/24 - 10/24/24
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Toddlers develop their speech and language skills at many different rates. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies to enhance language learning with guidance from teacher and Speech and Language Pathologist Emily McGuire. During the first half of class, toddlers and adults explore and play in different stations in our classroom while making choices, playing and interacting with peers. The second part of class is Circle Time with songs, movement, partner activities, and “What’s in the Box?” Returning families have dedicated time to practice already-introduced strategies in a classroom social setting. Instructor: Emily McGuire. 6 classes. No class 10/10. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
NEW Little Leaf Explorers:
A Fall Art Journey Thursdays 10:30
Thursdays
10:30A - 11:15A
9/19/24 - 12/5/24
Ages: 2 - 4 years with an Adult. Watch your child’s creativity and sense of wonder bloom this fall in this fun and engaging first art class. Toddlers and young preschoolers explore a wide variety of art materials, sensory bins, and hands-on projects while discovering the vibrant colors, textures and shapes of the fall season. Each week, embark on a new artistic adventure, creating delightful crafts that celebrate the beauty of autumn. We’ve got all the supplies covered, so wear your mess-friendly attire and let the artistic fun begin! Instructor: Namrata Khemka. 9 classes. No class 10/31, 11/7, and 11/28. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Jump Into Speech Thursdays 10:45
Early Fall
Thursdays
10:45A - 11:45A
9/12/24 - 10/24/24
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Toddlers develop their speech and language skills at many different rates. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies to enhance language learning with guidance from teacher and Speech and Language Pathologist Emily McGuire. During the first half of class, toddlers and adults explore and play in different stations in our classroom while making choices, playing and interacting with peers. The second part of class is Circle Time with songs, movement, partner activities, and “What’s in the Box?” Returning families have dedicated time to practice already-introduced strategies in a classroom social setting. Instructor: Emily McGuire. 6 classes. No class 10/10. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Exploration Zone Thursdays 10:45
Thursdays
10:45A - 12:00P
9/19/24 - 12/12/24
Ages: 18 months - 5 years with an Adult. Our fabulous playroom offers so much to toddlers and preschoolers. We have a wide variety of free-play activity centers to explore: art and sensory experiences, dramatic play, puzzles, blocks, climbing, books, playdough, puppets and much more. Adults help children find engaging choices and to practice social skills with other families. After a community snack and cooperative group cleanup, we end our time together with a circle time of songs and stories, featuring ExZone favorites and new thematic material weekly. Instructor: Susan Bellisario. 11 classes. No class 10/17 & 11/28. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Jump Into Speech Thursdays 9:30
Late Fall
Thursdays
9:30A - 10:30A
10/31/24 - 12/12/24
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Toddlers develop their speech and language skills at many different rates. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies to enhance language learning with guidance from teacher and Speech and Language Pathologist Emily McGuire. During the first half of class, toddlers and adults explore and play in different stations in our classroom while making choices, playing and interacting with peers. The second part of class is Circle Time with songs, movement, partner activities, and “What’s in the Box?” Returning families have dedicated time to practice already-introduced strategies in a classroom social setting. Instructor: Emily McGuire. 6 classes. No class 11/28. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Boogie Book Club
Thursdays
9:30A - 10:15A
9/26/24 - 11/7/24
Ages: 2 - 5 years with an Adult. Play through movement and rhythm has been proven to build a foundation for important skills needed for early numeracy, literacy and learning. In this interactive class with Dance & Grow, we explore imagination and movement and work on self-regulation, balancing, eye-tracking, spatial and temporal awareness and so much more. Storytime, dance and movement activities, obstacle courses, literacy and crafts - a delightful way to get moving, spend quality time, and encourage learning through purposeful play. Let’s boogie! Let’s bop! Let’s move and groove ‘cause the learning never stops! Instructor: Lisa Dietz, Dance & Grow. 7 classes. Scholarship recipients pay $5.
Jump Into Speech Thursdays 10:45
Late Fall
Thursdays
10:45A - 11:45A
10/31/24 - 12/12/24
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Toddlers develop their speech and language skills at many different rates. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies to enhance language learning with guidance from teacher and Speech and Language Pathologist Emily McGuire. During the first half of class, toddlers and adults explore and play in different stations in our classroom while making choices, playing and interacting with peers. The second part of class is Circle Time with songs, movement, partner activities, and “What’s in the Box?” Returning families have dedicated time to practice already-introduced strategies in a classroom social setting. Instructor: Emily McGuire. 6 classes. No class 11/28. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Imagine Dance
Thursdays
4:15P - 4:45P
9/19/24 - 12/5/24
Ages: 4 - 5 years without an Adult. Imagine Dance is an introduction to modern dance, improvisation, and individual creativity in the CAB dance studio. Dancers learn to move their bodies in different ways as Lesley interweaves dance, music, literature, and art for a holistic experience of the dance world. Class includes warm up, floor work, locomotor, choreography, and improvisation. A studio performance celebrates the end of the session. Lesley holds degrees in Children’s Dance and English Literature and has many years of experience teaching dance and the creative arts in Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lesley Criscenti. 10 classes. No class 10/31 & 11/28. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Club de Espanol (Spanish Club)
Thursdays
5:00P - 6:00P
10/3/24 - 12/12/24
Ages: 12 months - 5 years with an Adult. A Spanish club for Spanish-speaking families is a wonderful way to connect, learn and celebrate Hispanic culture. Gather together in our large playroom to play, sing, read and also learn about the culture, music and traditions that connect with Hispanic culture. This twice a month class includes an interactive storytime as well as many options around the room to play and socialize alongside other Spanish speakers. Instructor: Marcela De Santiago-Geddes. 7 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $5. Edades de 12 meses a 5 años y un adulto. El club de español para familias de habla hispana es una manera maravillosa de conectarse, aprender y celebrar la cultura en común. Reunirnos en nuestra gran sala de juegos para jugar, cantar, leer y también aprender sobre la cultura, la música y las tradiciones que conectan con la cultura hispana. Esta clase es dos veces al mes e incluye una hora de cuentos interactiva, así como muchas opciones en el salón para jugar y socializar junto con otros hispanohablantes. Instructora: Marcela De Santiago-Geddes. 7 clases. Los becarios del 100% pagan $5.
Blue Dragon Dance Theater
Thursdays
5:15P - 6:00P
9/19/24 - 12/5/24
Age: 6 - 9 years without an Adult. Inspired by the multi-age dance company this class emphasizes creativity and collaboration in dance, art and poetry. Building on basic dance skills the class creates dances, costume elements and poems for at least one performance onsite and another in studio. Celebrating the individual and the group, BDDT supports the physical, artistic and emotional growth with a healthy dose of silly in the mix. Lesley holds degrees in Children’s Dance and English Literature and is excited to continue her Blue Dragon Dance Theater tradition with your child. Instructor: Lesley Criscenti. 10 classes. No class 10/31 & 11/28. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Jump Into Speech Fridays 9:30
Early Fall
Fridays
9:30A - 10:30A
9/13/24 - 10/25/24
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Toddlers develop their speech and language skills at many different rates. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies to enhance language learning with guidance from teacher and Speech and Language Pathologist Emily McGuire. During the first half of class, toddlers and adults explore and play in different stations in our classroom while making choices, playing and interacting with peers. The second part of class is Circle Time with songs, movement, partner activities, and “What’s in the Box?” Returning families have dedicated time to practice already-introduced strategies in a classroom social setting. Instructor: Emily McGuire. 6 classes. No class 10/11. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Jump Into Speech Fridays 9:30
Late Fall
Fridays
9:30A - 10:30A
11/1/24 - 12/13/24
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Toddlers develop their speech and language skills at many different rates. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies to enhance language learning with guidance from teacher and Speech and Language Pathologist Emily McGuire. During the first half of class, toddlers and adults explore and play in different stations in our classroom while making choices, playing and interacting with peers. The second part of class is Circle Time with songs, movement, partner activities, and “What’s in the Box?” Returning families have dedicated time to practice already-introduced strategies in a classroom social setting. Instructor: Emily McGuire. 6 classes. No class 11/29. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
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Exploration Zone Fridays 9:30
Fridays
9:30A - 10:45A
9/13/24 - 12/13/24
Ages: 18 months - 5 years old with an Adult. Our fabulous playroom offers so much to toddlers and preschoolers. We have a wide variety of free-play activity centers to explore: art and sensory experiences, dramatic play, puzzles, blocks, climbing, books, playdough, puppets and much more. Adults help children find engaging choices and to practice social skills with other families. After a community snack and cooperative group cleanup, we end our time together with a circle time of songs and stories, featuring ExZone favorites and new thematic material weekly. Instructor: Sara Callaghan. 12 classes. No class 10/11 & 11/29. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Japanese Exploration Zone
Fridays
11:15A - 12:30P
9/20/24 - 12/13/24
Ages: 12 months - 5 years old with an Adult. Michi Wixon designed the perfect class weaving her home language and culture of Japan into the traditional Exploration Zone format. Families who are fluent in Japanese, learning Japanese and/or interested in the language and culture are welcome to join us this fall. Class includes free-play activity centers to explore: art, puzzles, blocks, books, playdough, pretend play, puppets, climbing and much more. After a snack/lunch and cooperative group cleanup, the class ends with a circle time of songs, movements, music and games in Japanese and English .Instructor: Michi Wixon. 10 classes. No class 10/11, 11/29 & 12/6. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Kidokinetics Sports Play 2-3.5 years
Fridays OUTDOORS
10:00A - 10:45A
9/20/24 - 11/1/24
Ages: 2 - 3.5 years with an Adult. Kidokinetics provides athletic enrichment for children by introducing various sports and creative activities to foster movement that supports gross motor skill development. The SportsPlay class offers a fun introduction to sports designed to help toddlers and preschoolers and their adults get moving and build physical confidence! Each week features a warm-up song and stretch, an introduction to a new sport or activity (kickball, frisbee, scoops, hula hoops, football, ninja-style agility, etc), an interactive game, and an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson to help bring awareness to our amazing bodies. NOTE: When weather allows and the grass is mowed, class will be held outside on the lawn at Eberbach. Instructors: Kidokinetics Coaches. 6 classes. No class 10/11. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Kidokinetics Sports Play 3.5-5 years
Fridays OUTDOORS
11:00A - 11:45A
9/20/24 - 11/1/24
Ages: 3.5 - 5 years with an Adult. Kidokinetics provides athletic enrichment for children by introducing various sports and creative activities to foster movement that supports gross motor skill development. The SportsPlay class offers a fun introduction to sports designed to help toddlers and preschoolers and their adults get moving and build physical confidence! Each week features a warm-up song and stretch, an introduction to a new sport or activity (kickball, frisbee, scoops, hula hoops, football, ninja-style agility, etc), an interactive game, and an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson to help bring awareness to our amazing bodies. NOTE: When weather allows and the grass is mowed, class will be held outside on the lawn at Eberbach. Instructors: Kidokinetics Coaches. 6 classes. No class 10/11. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Jump Into Speech for Babies
Early Fall
Fridays
11:00A - 12:00P
9/13/24 - 10/25/24
Ages: 7 - 14 months with an Adult. Supporting early communication is a building block for future speech and language development. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies to enhance language learning with guidance from teacher and Speech and Language Pathologist, Emily McGuire. The first part of class includes open discussion and exploration with a focus on a featured toy or type of play/interaction as it relates to the building blocks of speech development. Class then moves to circle time with bubbles, songs, lap games, and partner activities that promote back-and-forth interaction between adults and babies. This weekly class is an excellent social time to meet other families in a fun classroom setting. Instructor: Emily McGuire. 6 classes. No class 10/11. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Jump Into Speech for Babies
Late Fall
Fridays
11:00A - 12:00P
11/1/24 - 12/13/24
Ages: 7 - 14 months with an Adult. Supporting early communication is a building block for future speech and language development. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies to enhance language learning with guidance from teacher and Speech and Language Pathologist, Emily McGuire. The first part of class includes open discussion and exploration with a focus on a featured toy or type of play/interaction as it relates to the building blocks of speech development. Class then moves to circle time with bubbles, songs, lap games, and partner activities that promote back-and-forth interaction between adults and babies. This weekly class is an excellent social time to meet other families in a fun classroom setting. Instructor: Emily McGuire. 6 classes. No class 11/29. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Creative Ballet, Youngers Saturdays 9:00
Saturdays
9:00A - 9:45A
9/14/24 - 12/7/24
Ages: 3 - 4 years old without an Adult. Dance for the developing child - this joyful class is designed especially for 3 and 4 year olds and introduces the magical world of ballet through imagination. Dance concepts such as direction, level, and rhythm as well as pre-ballet skills like galloping, leaping, balancing, and turning. Purposeful play to engage and enchant growing bodies, minds, and hearts! Lisa Dietz owns Dance and Grow, LLC and brings a wealth of dance experience with young children to Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lisa Dietz. 11 classes. No class 10/12 & 11/30. 100% scholarships pay $10.
Creative Ballet, Olders Saturdays 9:45
Saturdays
9:45A - 10:30A
9/14/24 - 12/7/24
Ages: 4 - 5 years without an Adult. Dance for the developing child - this joyful class is designed especially for 4 and 5 year olds and explores the magical world of ballet through imagination. Pre-ballet skills like skipping, leaping, balancing, and turning as well as creative expression, musicality, and more! Purposeful play to engage and enchant growing bodies, minds, and hearts! Lisa Dietz owns Dance and Grow, LLC and brings a wealth of dance experience with young children to Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lisa Dietz. 11 classes. No class 10/12 & 11/30. 100% scholarships pay $10.
NEW Art Together:
Parent & Me Preschool Program 9:30
Saturdays
9:30A - 10:30A
9/21/24 - 11/23/24
Ages: 2.5 - 5 years with an Adult. Unleash your child's creativity with Art Together, a unique program crafted for the curious and imaginative minds of young learners. Children partner with their adults on activities and projects that build progressively each week under the guidance of talented and experienced art teachers from Doodles Academy. Why Art Together? Research highlights that drawing and art offer direct insights into a child's development, revealing their growth, hopes, fears, and interests. This program nurtures early literacy, cognitive, and motor skills through captivating stories, imaginative play, and artistic adventures. Each class dedicates time to inform parents about the learning outcomes and how to support child development as well as time to meet, socialize and share experiences. Instructors: Doodles Academy Teachers. 9 classes. No class 10/12. If there are noon Michigan Football home game(s) on any of our class dates, we will move our final class date(s) to 12/7 and 12/14.
NEW Art Together:
Parent & Me Preschool Program 10:45
Saturdays
10:45A - 11:45A
9/21/24 - 11/23/24
Ages: 2.5 - 5 years with an Adult. Unleash your child's creativity with Art Together, a unique program crafted for the curious and imaginative minds of young learners. Children partner with their adults on activities and projects that build progressively each week under the guidance of talented and experienced art teachers from Doodles Academy. Why Art Together? Research highlights that drawing and art offer direct insights into a child's development, revealing their growth, hopes, fears, and interests. This program nurtures early literacy, cognitive, and motor skills through captivating stories, imaginative play, and artistic adventures. Each class dedicates time to inform parents about the learning outcomes and how to support child development as well as time to meet, socialize and share experiences. Instructors: Doodles Academy Teachers. 9 classes. No class 10/12. If there are noon Michigan Football home game(s) on any of our class dates, we will move our final class date(s) to 12/7 and 12/14.
Creative Ballet, Olders Saturdays 11:30
Saturdays
11:30A - 12:15P
9/14/24 - 12/7/24
Ages: 4 - 5 years without an Adult. Dance for the developing child - this joyful class is designed especially for 4 and 5 year olds and explores the magical world of ballet through imagination. Pre-ballet skills like skipping, leaping, balancing, and turning as well as creative expression, musicality, and more! Purposeful play to engage and enchant growing bodies, minds, and hearts! Lisa Dietz owns Dance and Grow, LLC and brings a wealth of dance experience with young children to Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lisa Dietz. 11 classes. No class 10/12 & 11/30. 100% scholarships pay $10.
Family Fun: Art & Play
Sundays
10:00A - 11:15A
9/15/24 - 11/24/24
Ages: 2 - 5 with Adult(s). Spend Sunday mornings with your family enjoying make-and-take crafts coupled with open-ended playtime. Develop fine motor and concentration skills by creating straw peacocks, apples with popsicle sticks, framed handprints, pinecone trees, bath bombs and more.. After the art project, class moves into free-play activity centers to explore: blocks, playdough, books, puzzles, cars, climbing and much more. The end of class includes group clean-up and a brief circle time of singing, jumping, parachute and musical props. Instructor: Michi Wixon. 8 classes. No class 10/13, 10/27 & 11/3. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Preschool Family Yoga
Sundays
11:00A - 11:45A
10/6/24 - 12/8/24
Ages: 3 - 5 with an Adult. S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Move, breathe, smile, and laugh with your little one while reaping the many benefits of yoga. Developmentally appropriate poses, games, breathing, and meditation techniques will be practiced to build body awareness, release energy, and experience relaxation. Carl brings 15+ years experience as a certified personal trainer and yoga teacher for all ages. Bring a yoga mat to share with your child (or two separate mats if that’s more comfortable) and plan on some Sunday family fun! Instructor: Carl Gunderson of Simply Holistic Fitness & Wellness. 8 classes. No class 10/13 and 12/1. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Family Yoga (6 - 9 years old)
Sundays
12:00P - 12:45P
10/6/24 - 12/8/24
Ages: 6 - 9 years with an Adult. S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Move, breathe, smile, and laugh while reaping the many benefits of yoga. Developmentally appropriate poses, games, breathing, and meditation techniques will be practiced to build body awareness, release energy, and experience relaxation. Yogi Carl brings 17+ years experience as a certified personal trainer and yoga teacher for all ages. Bring a yoga mat and plan on a fun and zen Sunday afternoon. Instructor: Carl Gunderson of Simply Holistic Fitness & Wellness. 8 classes. No class 10/13 and 12/1. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.