Babytime!
This unique class integrates the science of attachment and brain development with play for parents with children age 2 months to 2 years. These hour long classes combine neuroscience with age appropriate activities for a total of six sessions offered once each seasonal quarter.
Did you know . . .?
- That the neural connections in a baby’s brain develop rapidly from the third trimester in utero until 3 years of age?
- That a baby’s nervous system goes 10 times slower than an adult’s?
- About the importance of tummy time to a baby’s development?
- That specific kinds of movement are key to brain development?
- That interactive positive experiences with a caregiver encourage neural networks and therefore perceptions that increase the potential for a happy healthy life on all levels?
- That all the senses play an important role in brain development?
- That combined touch and song activate both sides of the brain, increasing neural pathways between the two sides of the brain?
The Babytime classes will answer all these questions and more.
Babytime Classes - For Babies age 2 months to 9 months
- Learn Your Baby’s Nonverbal Cues
- The Importance of Tummy Time
- Exploring the Senses in BabyTime
- Interactive Play
- Baby Massage
- Baby Movement
Toddlertime!
For Children age 10 months to 2 years
The first half of class is observation and play when there is an emphasis on being present and slowing down with our children. The second half of class is organized with an activity. Didactic teaching happens during the second half of class. Community and social time are also important, and weaved into the hour long class. Classes include songs, activities and sign language. Snacks of fresh fruit and crackers are included as part of learning specific sign language.
- BallTime ~ Play with balls of all sizes.
- FloorTime ~ Enliven the senses with toys, tastes, and smells.
- TunnelTime ~ Playhut tunnels provide mystery and fun.
- RhythmTime ~ Dance and play with musical instruments.
- AnimalTime ~ Play with special animal puppets.
- NatureTime ~ Come into the garden, meadow and forest.
Fees
The classes are $7 each except the Baby Massage class, which is $12. Participants are asked to sign up for all six classes. Payment is expected at the beginning of the session. If any classes are missed, make ups are allowed during the next session.