Kids' Crafts
For ages 2-6 years

Styrofoam Print Painting
Children will experiment with a variety of items to carve a design into sheets of styrofoam. Paint over your design, add some paper and a roller, and we get a styrofoam print painting. A unique activity good for all ages.

$5.00 per child

KC-1-09A Thursday, February 26th 10:30-11:15
KC-1-09B Thursday, February 26th 1:30-2:15
KC-1-09C Thursday, February 26th 6:30-7:15

Frosting Painting
Yummy and creative, children will love to explore the dense texture of the colored frosting as their hands create Shamrocks for display.

$5.00 per child

KC-2-09A Friday, March 13th 10:30-11:15
KC-2-09B Friday, March 13th 1:30-2:15
KC-2-09C Friday, March 13th 6:30-7:15

Pasta Mosaics
Using brightly colored pasta pieces, children will be free to explore design. Whether it's a geometric shape, their name, or abstract art, these creations will brighten any room.

$5.00 per child

KC-3-09A Thursday, March 26th 10:30-11:15
KC-3-09B Thursday, March 26th 1:30-2:15
KC-3-09C Thursday, March 26th 6:30-7:15

Bunny Ear Bonnets and Baskets
No worries for those boys. It's not a real bonnet. It's a set of bunny ears in a convenient, easy to wear hat! Our unique baskets will be made from wet paper plates...hmmm how's that one going to work? A simple, creative projects kids will enjoy for the Easter holiday.

$5.00 per child

KC-4-09A Tuesday, April 7th 10:30-11:15
KC-4-09B Tuesday, April 7th 1:30-2:15
KC-4-09C Tuesday, April 7th 6:30-7:15

Toddle Art
For children Ages 16-30 months

Yippee! It's here again and we have double the class space! Join Jenn for an introduction to art through open ended experiences. Children, with parental guidance, will rotate 3-4 stations on each visit (Station materials will change each week.), getting to know different materials such as paint, playdough, coloring mediums, and fun stuff in the sensory table.

Toddler Art is every other Thursday and Friday beginning February 19th and 20th, 10:00-10:45am, $5.00 per child, per session. To register, please use code: TA-FEB19-09, and substitute the date(s) you plan to attend in the middle of the code.

Creative Movement
For children 2-6 years

Join Anjali for our new Creative Movement classes where children are encouraged to explore their place in time and space, where they can develop their imagination and creativity, and where they can channel their energies and physical development with joy!

Creative Movement will be offered two Tuesdays in March.
CM-Mar17-09 Tuesday, March 17th 10:00-10:30am $5.00 per child
CM-Mar31-09 Tuesday, March 31st 10:00-10:30 $5.00 per child

Read, Snack, & Learn
For children 3-6 years

Harold and The Purple Crayon by Crocket Johnson
Join Harold in his adventures as he draws his way through our book with his purple crayon. This 50 year old classic which demonstrates Harold's creativity is a timeless treasure. Our snack will be Purple Cows...a grape juice and milk treat with bagels and cream cheese.

$5.00 per child

RSL-1-09A Monday, March 2nd 10:30-11:15
RSL-1-09B Monday, March 2nd 1:30-2:15
RSL-1-09C Monday, March 2nd 6:30-7:15

Somebody And The Three Blairs
Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig

For this session, we'll read two stories that are both based on the traditional story of the Three Little Pigs. We'll talk about similarities and differences in all three versions. Our snack will be houses made form pretzel sticks, bread, and either peanut butter or fluff cement.

$5.00 per child

RSL-2-09A Thursday, April 23rd 10:30-11:15
RSL-2-09B Thursday, April 23rd 1:30-2:15
RSL-2-09C Thursday, April 23rd 6:30-7:15

Workshops for Teachers & Parents

Creating Creative Movement
Presented by Anjali Longon

Creative movement is a wonderful way to encourage young children to explore their place in time and space, and to express who they truly are. By bringing movement, music, art, literature, and dance together, you transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Join us for an interactive workshop and learn how to bring creative movement into your day, everyday. In this workshop you will:
Learn simple strategies to incorporate creative movement into every lesson plan
Gain useful insight on the benefits of creative movement
Learn cost effective ways to implement creative movement
Discuss the role of teachers and parents

Saturday, March 7th, 2009 10:00-11:30, 1.5 PDPs/CEUs, $35.00 per person
This workshop is recommended for adults working with Toddler to Kindergarten ages

Gems: A Classroom Monetary Management System
Presented by Steve Wurtzler

Join Steve in his newest workshop where he shares his method for student motivation and classroom management called "Gems". Steve will show participants how he uses gems to reinforce positive behaviors and to teach his students about being responsible. In addition, he'll share how his program continually enhances the students' understanding of money values and the real life situations of banking.

Sunday, March 22nd, 12:00-2:00, 2 PDPs/CEUs, $45.00 per person
This workshop is recommended for adults working with students in grades 1-4

Interactive Charts for Home
Presented by Lyn Nelson

Hey parents, want to learn a great technique to encourage early learning skills at home? How about a system that will encourage your children to stay on task with morning or evening routines? Or maybe even a chore tracking system designed specifically for your child? If any of these sounds of interest to you, don't miss this workshop. You'll learn how to make interactive charts to help the needs that are specific to your child! Please bring posterboard, ruler, scissors, markers, hole punch, and pictures of your children if participating in this workshop.

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 10:00-12:00, 2 PDPs/CEUs, $40.00 per person
This workshop is intended for adults with children 3 years and up.