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MONDAYS
Fun at One @ 9:15
9:15AM - 10:15AM
9/18/23 - 12/18/23
Ages: 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 to explore our fabulous playroom and socialize with other families. Adults can share latest developments, questions and concerns with one another while toddlers work their muscles on the slide, through tunnels, vehicles, and climbing stairs. The train whistle signals the arrival in the station and the beginning of circle time for the second half of class. Led by Jasmin Brown 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. New and familiar songs and props are shared during this active musical time. Class ends with a read-aloud book and stickers. Instructor: Jasmin Brown 12 classes. No class 11/27 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
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Baby and Me Together
9:30AM - 10:30AM
9/18/23 - 11/27/23
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, and stories. Babies will be thrilled to see other little ones on the laps of their parents or caregivers! Each week's class includes adult discussions focusing on parenting. While the babies play on their blankets or eat, the adults will have a chance to explore topics related to this age group including sleeping, eating, developmental milestones, etc. Share the joy and challenges of parenthood with the same families week-to-week. This class fits best for non-walking babies. Instructor: Susannah Mong. 10 classes. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
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NEW! Get Messy with Me @ 9:30
9:30AM - 10:15AM
10/2/23 - 12/4/23
Ages: 2 - 4 years with an Adult. This exploratory art class is all about introducing the freedom of creativity with young children through "process art." Process art is characterized by being open-ended, experiential, self-motivated and unique while focusing on the process, or the doing, rather than the outcome. You and your child will smear, squeeze or splatter with various tools and materials like paint, shaving cream, chalk collage, water, glitter (!), scissors, glue, brushes and even "found items" in nature. Get ready for a messy good time! Instructor: Hannah Kagan. 9 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
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Outdoor Adventures
10:00AM - 11:00AM
9/25/23 - 11/13/23
Ages: 2.5 - 5 years with an Adult. This classroom has no walls and provides dedicated time with early learners! In this series of classes, you and your early learner will explore nature with all your senses. Discover parts of our forests through a mix of nature-based activities, full body exploration and play. Classes meet rain or shine, please dress for the weather and a change of clothes is never a bad idea. Lauren Earl leads the class with a background in biology and a strong passion for experiencing nature and community with all families. All are welcome. Instructor: Lauren Earl, 7 classes. Weather make-up 11/13 100% Scholarship recipients pay $5.
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NEW! Time for Twos
10:30AM - 11:30AM
9/18/23 - 12/18/23
Ages: 24 to 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. First half of the 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, Jasmin 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: Jasmin Brown 12 classes. No Class 11/27 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
MONDAYS
NEW! Get Messy with Me @ 10:45
10:45AM - 11:30AM
10/2/23 - 12/4/23
Ages: 2 - 4 years with an Adult. This exploratory art class is all about introducing the freedom of creativity with young children through "process art." Process art is characterized by being open-ended, experiential, self-motivated and unique while focusing on the process, or the doing, rather than the outcome. You and your child will smear, squeeze or splatter with various tools and materials like paint, shaving cream, chalk collage, water, glitter (!), scissors, glue, brushes and even "found items" in nature. Get ready for a messy good time! Instructor: Hannah Kagan. 9 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
MONDAYS
NEW! First Steps Moms' Connection Group
11:00AM - 12:00PM
9/18/23 - 11/27/23
Ages: Moms of Children Birth to age 5. Are you seeking a place to connect with other moms? Do you feel isolated and overwhelmed and are looking for support, encouragement, and friendship? Come share the joys and frustrations of parenting with a supportive community of moms. Each class will have discussion questions to guide conversations and provide a safe place for moms to share their experiences and hear from others who are in the same stage of life.. Instructor: Susannah Mong. 10 Classes. No class 11/6. 100% scholarship recipients pay $5.
MONDAYS
Alphabet Adventures
1:00PM - 2:00PM
9/25/23 - 12/11/23
Ages: 3 and 4 with an Adult. This beginning literacy class provides preschoolers and their parents a rich classroom setting to focus on the building blocks to reading. Susan creates an environment to develop your young child's love for literacy by incorporating whole-brain learning styles at an age-appropriate level. Each class includes interactive storytimes, hands-on/kinesthetic activities, phonics-based methods, movement, and independent play centers. Children experience the basic fundamentals of letter and sound recognition at all different levels in a group setting. Instructor: Susan Bellisario, 10 classes. No Class 11/20 100% scholarship recipients pay $10
MONDAYS
Fun at One @ 3:00
3:00PM - 4:00PM
9/18/23 - 12/18/23
Ages: 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 to explore our fabulous playroom and socialize with other families. Adults can share latest developments, questions and concerns with one another while toddlers work their muscles on the slide, through tunnels, vehicles, and climbing stairs. The train whistle signals the arrival in the station and the beginning of circle time for the second half of class. Led by Jasmin Brown 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. New and familiar songs and props are shared during this active musical time. Class ends with a read-aloud book and stickers. Instructor: Jasmin Brown 12 classes. No class 11/27 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
MONDAYS
Music Together @ 5:30
5:30PM - 6:15PM
9/18/23 - 11/13/23
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 Bongos Collection Songbook + access to download music. Instructor: Stephanie Urban. 9 classes. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
MONDAYS
Music Together @ 6:30
6:30PM - 7:15PM
9/18/23 - 11/13/23
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 Bongos Collection Songbook + access to download music. Instructor: Stephanie Urban. 9 classes. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
TUESDAYS
Exploration Zone @ 9:15
9:15AM - 10:30AM
9/12/23 - 12/5/23
Ages: 15 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 each week 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 11/7 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
TUESDAYS
Music Together @ 9:30
9:30AM - 10:15AM
9/19/23 - 11/14/23
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 Bongos Collection Songbook + access to download music. Instructor: Stephanie Urban. 9 classes. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
TUESDAYS
Music Together @ 10:30
10:30AM -11:15AM
9/19/23 - 11/14/23
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 Bongos Collection Songbook + access to download music. Instructor: Stephanie Urban. 9 classes. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
TUESDAYS
Exploration Zone @ 10:45
10:45AM - 12:00PM
9/12/23 - 12/5/23
Ages: 15 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 each week 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 11/7 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
TUESDAYS
Baby and Me Together
12:00PM - 1:00PM
9/19/23 - 11/28/23
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, and stories. Babies will be thrilled to see other little ones on the laps of their parents or caregivers! Each week's class includes adult discussions focusing on parenting. While the babies play on their blankets or eat, the adults will have a chance to explore topics related to this age group including sleeping, eating, developmental milestones, etc. Share the joy and challenges of parenthood with the same families week-to-week. This class fits best for non-walking babies. Instructor: Andrea Nance. 10 classes. No class 11/7 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
TUESDAYS
Creative Ballet, Youngers
3:30PM - 4:15PM
9/12/23 - 12/12/23
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 classes 10/31 & 11/21. 100% scholarships pay $10.
TUESDAYS
Creative Ballet, Olders
4:15PM - 5:00PM
9/12/23 - 12/12/23
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 Classes 10/31, 11/21 100% scholarships pay $10.
TUESDAYS
NEW! Circle of Security Parenting Class
6:15PM - 7:45PM
9/19/23 - 11/14/23
Parents of Children ages 6 months to 4 years. Strengthen your relationship with your child while being supported by other parents in this group led by trained Circle of Security Parenting (TM) Facilitators Susannah Keller and Andrea Horvath. Utilizing a series of videos and reflective questions, explore some of the challenges faced by parents and caregivers and learn how to read and respond to children's needs. This evidence-base parenting model is designed to develop a secure attachment and relationship with your children while also encouraging independence and growth. Instructor Susannah Keller and Andrea Horvath. 9 classes. 100% scholarship recipient pay $10.
WEDNESDAYS
Little Bouncy Boppers
9:30AM - 10:00AM
9/13/23 - 11/8/23
Ages: 12 - 30 months with an Adult. This class for older babies and toddlers and their adults focuses on movement for building your child's body and brain. Each class includes repetitive welcome songs to practice waving, clapping, stomping, and other gross motor movements. Dancing together and moving to the beat is 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 8 classes. No Class 10/4. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
WEDNESDAYS
Outdoor Adventures
10:00AM - 11:00AM
9/27/23 - 11/8/23
Ages: 2.5 - 5 years with an Adult. This classroom has no walls and provides dedicated time with early learners! In this series of classes, you and your early learner will explore nature with all your senses. Discover parts of our forests through a mix of nature-based activities, full body exploration and play. Classes meet rain or shine, please dress for the weather and a change of clothes is never a bad idea. Lauren Earl leads the class with a background in biology and a strong passion for experiencing nature and community with all families. All are welcome. Instructor: Lauren Earl, 7 classes. Weather make-up 11/15 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
WEDNESDAYS
Exploration Zone @ 10:00
10:00AM - 11:15AM
9/13/23 - 12/6/23
Ages: 15 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 each week 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. 12 classes. No Class 11/22 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
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WEDNESDAYS
I Like to Move It, Move It
10:15AM - 11:00AM
9/13/23 - 11/8/23
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 8 classes. No Class 10/4. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
WEDNESDAYS
Who Let the Dads Out? Playgroup
5:45PM - 6:45PM
9/13/23 - 11/29/23
Ages: Infant - 4 years with a Father. 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 for you and your baby, toddler or preschooler in our big playroom. Enjoy play-doh, blocks, puzzles, puppets, vehicles, the big slide and a few songs or stories alongside your kiddo in a casual and comfortable setting. Ted Austin, First Steps parent of a one-year-old daughter, leads the group and is ready to share the happiness and joys of fatherhood and do some “dad bonding” in this newly-designed class. Instructor: Ted Austin. 9 classes. No class 10/11, 10/18, and 11/22. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
WEDNESDAYS
Exploration Zone @ 1:30
1:30PM - 2:45PM
9/20/23 - 12/13/23
Ages: 15 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 each week 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: Hannah Kagan. 12 classes. No Class 11/22 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
Exploration Zone @ 9:30
9:30AM - 10:45AM
9/14/23 - 12/7/23
Ages: 15 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 each week 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. 12 classes. No Class 11/23 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
Jump Into Speech for Toddlers @ 9:30
9:30AM - 10:30AM
9/14/23 - 10/19/23 (Early Fall)
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Between 15 and 27 months, toddlers develop their vocabulary at an amazing rate. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies that 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 and interacting with peers. Areas may include block building, dramatic play, fine motor, gross motor, art, books, sensory and more. The second half 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. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
Jump Into Speech for Toddlers @ 10:45
10:45AM - 11:45AM
9/14/23 - 10/19/23 (Early Fall)
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Between 15 and 27 months, toddlers develop their vocabulary at an amazing rate. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies that 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 and interacting with peers. Areas may include block building, dramatic play, fine motor, gross motor, art, books, sensory and more. The second half 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. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
Jump Into Speech for Toddlers @ 9:30
9:30AM - 10:30AM
11/2/23 - 12/14/23 (Late Fall)
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Between 15 and 27 months, toddlers develop their vocabulary at an amazing rate. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies that 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 and interacting with peers. Areas may include block building, dramatic play, fine motor, gross motor, art, books, sensory and more. The second half 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 11/23. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
Jump Into Speech for Toddlers @ 10:45AM
10:45AM - 11:45AM
11/2/23 - 12/14/23 (Late Fall)
Ages: 15 - 27 months with an Adult. Between 15 and 27 months, toddlers develop their vocabulary at an amazing rate. In this class, adults learn and practice strategies that 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 and interacting with peers. Areas may include block building, dramatic play, fine motor, gross motor, art, books, sensory and more. The second half 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 11/23. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
NEW! Fun with Friends Lunch Bunch
12:15PM - 1:30PM
9/21/23 - 10/12/23 (Early Fall)
Ages: 3 - 5 years with an Adult. Fun with Friends provides children and parents a time to focus on social communication and interactions with one another in a playful classroom setting AND includes a group lunchtime as well. Speech and Language Therapist Emily McGuire introduces a practical social theme each week such as feelings, taking turns, cooperative play, following directions, making friends and perspective taking. Class includes a read-aloud story to illustrate the social theme, center-based play time for children to practice and a short circle time to end the day. Parents will receive tips and suggestions to practice and reinforce the strategies at home. Families bring lunches to eat at the beginning of class. Instructor: Emily McGuire 6 classes. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
NEW! Fun with Friends Lunch Bunch
12:15PM - 1:30PM
11/2/23 - 12/14/23 (Late Fall)
Ages: 3 - 5 years with an Adult. Fun with Friends provides children and parents a time to focus on social communication and interactions with one another in a playful classroom setting AND includes a group lunchtime as well. Speech and Language Therapist Emily McGuire introduces a practical social theme each week such as feelings, taking turns, cooperative play, following directions, making friends and perspective taking. Class includes a read-aloud story to illustrate the social theme, center-based play time for children to practice and a short circle time to end the day. Parents will receive tips and suggestions to practice and reinforce the strategies at home. Families bring lunches to eat at the beginning of class. Instructor: Emily McGuire 6 classes. No class 11/23. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
NEW! Infant Massage & Bonding
1:00PM - 2:15PM
9/14/23 - 10/12/23 (Early Fall)
Ages: Newborn - 12 months with an Adult. This new five-week course is a great way to bond with your baby while connecting with other parents. Susan will introduce the many benefits of nurturing touch and is certified through the International Association of Infant Massage. Learn how to identify cues, behavioral states and other methods to keep in touch as your baby grows. Time for parents to share stories and ask questions is built into this relaxing and informative class. (best for non-walking babies) Instructor: Susan Bellisario. 5 classes.
THURSDAYS
NEW! Infant Massage & Bonding
1:00PM - 2:15PM
10/19/23 - 11/16/23 (Late Fall)
Ages: Newborn - 12 months with an Adult. This new five-week course is a great way to bond with your baby while connecting with other parents. Susan will introduce the many benefits of nurturing touch and is certified through the International Association of Infant Massage. Learn how to identify cues, behavioral states and other methods to keep in touch as your baby grows. Time for parents to share stories and ask questions is built into this relaxing and informative class. (best for non-walking babies) Instructor: Susan Bellisario. 5 classes.
THURSDAYS
Imagine Dance, Youngers
4:15PM - 4:45PM
10/19/23 - 12/14/23
Ages: 4 - 5 years without an adult. Imagine Dance is an introduction to modern dance, improvisation and individual creativity in the dance studio at 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. She has many years of experience teaching dance and the creative arts in Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lesley Criscenti 8 classes. No class 11/23 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
Imagine Dance, Olders
4:45PM - 5:30PM
10/19/23 - 12/14/23
Ages: 5.5 - 8 years without an adult. Imagine Dance is an introduction to modern dance, improvisation and individual creativity in the dance studio at 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. She has many years of experience teaching dance and the creative arts in Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lesley Criscenti 8 classes. No class 11/23 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
THURSDAYS
Spanish Storytime
5:15PM - 6:15PM
9/14/23 - 12/14/23
Ages: 12 months - 5 years with an Adult. Gather together with Marcela De Santiago- Geddes to spend dedicated time with your child(ren) and fellow Spanish-speaking families in our large playroom. This twice a month class includes an interactive storytime as well as many options around the room to interact and play alongside other Spanish speakers. Choose from puzzles, dramatic play, vehicles, blocks, climbing, sliding, puppets, crafts and more. Adult participants need to be fluent Spanish speakers. Instructor: Marcela De Santiago-Geddes 7 classes. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $5.
FRIDAYS
Fun with Friends
9:30AM - 10:30AM
9/15/23 - 10/27/23
Ages: 2.5 - 4.5 with an Adult. This newly-designed class provides children and parents a time to focus on social communication and interactions with one another in a fun and structured classroom setting. Due to the pandemic, there have been fewer face-to-face opportunities for some families to learn and practice social emotional skills. Speech and Language Therapist Emily McGuire, introduces a practical social theme each week. Themes include feelings, taking turns, cooperative play, following directions, making friends and perspective taking. Class includes a short circle time presenting a thematic book, center-based activities around the room to explore, interactive partner games, songs and more. Tips and suggestions will be provided to practice and reinforce the strategies at home each week. Instructor: Emily McGuire 6 classes.. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
FRIDAYS
Fun with Friends
9:30AM - 10:30AM
11/3/23 - 12/15/23
Ages: 2.5 - 4.5 years with an Adult. This newly-designed class provides children and parents a time to focus on social communication and interactions with one another in a fun and structured classroom setting. Due to the pandemic, there have been fewer face-to-face opportunities for some families to learn and practice social emotional skills. Speech and Language Therapist Emily McGuire, introduces a practical social theme each week. Themes include feelings, taking turns, cooperative play, following directions, making friends and perspective taking. Class includes a short circle time presenting a thematic book, center-based activities around the room to explore, interactive partner games, songs and more. Tips and suggestions will be provided to practice and reinforce the strategies at home each week. Instructor: Emily McGuire 6 classes. No class 11/24. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
FRIDAYS
NEW! Japanese Exploration Zone
10:00AM - 11:15AM
9/15/23 - 12/15/23
Ages: 8 months - 4 years old with an Adult. Michi is a First Steps parent who has enjoyed Exploration Zone with her son over the past two years. She has designed a new class that weaves 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 community snack and cooperative group cleanup, the class ends with a circle time of songs, movements, music and games in Japanese and English. Instructor: Michi Wixon. 12 classes. No Class 11/24 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
FRIDAYS
Jump Into Speech for Babies
10:45AM - 11:45AM
9/15/23 - 10/27/23
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. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
FRIDAYS
Jump Into Speech for Babies
10:45AM - 11:45AM
11/3/23 - 12/15/23
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 11/24, 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
FRIDAYS
NEW! Artistic Science @ 1:00
1:00PM - 1:45PM
9/29/23 - 12/1/23
Ages: 3 - 5 years with an Adult. The Nutty Scientists have designed another junior indoor lab! Preschoolers and their adults pair together to explore the wonders of STAM. Hands-on activities introduce the (S)cience and the (A)rt of STEAM. We will explore colors, shapes, and musical sounds by using observational science, enjoying some demonstrations, hands-on sciences, and even a few take home lessons! It is never too early to spark your child's curiosity about science. Instructor: Nutty Science Staff. 8 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
FRIDAYS
NEW! Artistic Science @ 2:00
2:00PM - 2:45PM
9/29/23 - 12/1/23
Ages: 3 - 5 years with an Adult. The Nutty Scientists have designed another junior indoor lab! Preschoolers and their adults pair together to explore the wonders of STAM. Hands-on activities introduce the (S)cience and the (A)rt of STEAM. We will explore colors, shapes, and musical sounds by using observational science, enjoying some demonstrations, hands-on sciences, and even a few take home lessons! It is never too early to spark your child's curiosity about science. Instructor: Nutty Science Staff. 8 classes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
SATURDAYS
Grownup & Me
9:00AM - 9:30AM
9/16/23 - 12/16/23
Ages: 15 - 36 months old with an Adult. Children and their adults will be guided through an interactive class designed especially for the youngest of movers. FUN leads the way inspired by animals, sensory props, musical instruments, and more to engage your little one. A delightful way to get moving and spend quality time on a Saturday morning! Lisa Dietz owns Dance and Grow, LLC and brings a wealth of dance experience with young children to Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lisa Dietz 13 classes. No Class 11/25 100% scholarships pay $10.
SATURDAYS
Creative Ballet, Youngers @ 9:30
9:30AM - 10:15AM
9/16/23 - 12/16/23
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 13 classes. No class 11/25. 100% scholarships pay $10.
SATURDAYS
Creative Ballet, Olders @ 10:15
10:15AM - 11:00AM
9/16/23 - 12/16/23
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 13 classes. No Class 11/25 100% scholarships pay $10.
SATURDAYS
Creative Ballet, Youngers @ 11:00
11:00AM - 11:45AM
9/16/23 - 12/16/23
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 13 classes. No class 11/25. 100% scholarships pay $10.
SATURDAYS
Creative Ballet, Olders @ 11:45
11:45AM - 12:30PM
9/16/23 - 12/16/23
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 13 classes. No Class 11/25 100% scholarships pay $10.
SATURDAYS
Imagine Dance, Youngers
2:00PM - 2:30PM
10/28/23 - 12/16/23
Ages: 4 - 5 years without an Adult. Imagine Dance is an introduction to modern dance, improvisation and individual creativity in the dance studio at 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. She has many years of experience teaching dance and the creative arts in Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lesley Criscenti 7 classes. No class 11/25 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
SATURDAYS
Imagine Dance, Olders
2:30PM - 3:15PM
10/28/23 - 12/16/23
Ages: 5.5 -8 years without an Adult. Imagine Dance is an introduction to modern dance, improvisation and individual creativity in the dance studio at 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. She has many years of experience teaching dance and the creative arts in Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lesley Criscenti 7 classes. No class 11/25 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
SATURDAYS
NEW! Storybook Art
3:30PM - 4:15PM
9/30/23 - 12/2/23
Ages: 3 - 5 years with an Adult. Enjoy beloved children's books coupled with creative projects in this new, Saturday afternoon art class! Hannah reads a different book each week to begin and then class moves to the related art project where participants can continue to talk about ties story and how it connects to their work. Each week concludes with group sharing to nurture a community of artists. Hannah brings her love for literature and her background being a Waldorf-educated student to this class for preschoolers and their adults. Instructor: Hannah Kagan. 9 classes. No Class 11/25 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
SUNDAYS
Preschool Yoga with Carl
12:00PM - 12:45PM
9/17/23 - 10/22/23
Ages: 3 - 5 years 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 and peaceful time together! Instructor: Carl Gunderson of Simply Holistic Fitness & Wellness. 6 classes. 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.
SUNDAYS
Preschool Yoga with Carl
12:00PM - 12:45PM
10/29/23 - 12/10/23
Ages: 3 - 5 years 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 and peaceful time together! Instructor: Carl Gunderson of Simply Holistic Fitness & Wellness. 6 classes. No class 11/26 100% Scholarship recipients pay $10.