Five Cool NYC Mommy and Me Classes
Mommy and Me classes can be salvation for new parents. At the least, they get you out of the house, build structure into your day, and help you meet other moms and dads. But even if you can't picture yourself singing nursery rhymes and skipping around at a typical Mommy and Me class, here are some of the best, cool and unique mommy (or daddy) and me classes that you might even enjoy just as much as your baby or toddler will.
Dude to Dad: Infant Massage Instruction
There really aren't enough classes just for dads and babies and we think this one is couldn't be sweeter. It is an infant massage class for dad's and their babies. Babies who are regularly massaged sleep deeply and longer, have less gassy spells, and gain weight faster, all due to improved function of the respiratory, cardiac, immune, nervous, and digestive systems. In this series, Dad will learn soothing, gentle strokes which when used regularly will enhance his relationship and increase his confidence while providing bonding time with his little one! And who knows, maybe those massage skills will make their way to mommy's back too.
AGES: 6 weeks-6 months
FEE: Member $80, Non-member $100
LOCATION:
14th Street Y
344 East 14th Street at 1st Avenue
CONTACT:
Dana Federbush
dana_federbush@14streety.org
212-780-0800 ext. 240
Mess it Up! I and II
Mess it Up I and II are more than just art classes for toddlers and young children, they're "anti-craft" classes. Combining sensory play, science concepts, and messy process-oriented, sensory-based art that even the youngest children can participate virtually without the help of parents. And all classes are lead by professional early childhood professionals.
Hate to pay for classes you never attend? Saturday classes at the Village Preschool Center are drop-in, where parents can bring their children to any age-appropriate class, any Saturday.
AGES: 18 months - 3 Drop off classes also available for 3.5-5 year olds.
FEES: $26.50 - $36 per class
LOCATION:
Kids at Work NYC
Village Preschool Center
136 W 10th St between Greenwich and Waverly.
CONTACT:
info@kidsatworknyc.com
347-933-8293
SPECIAL DISCOUNT: 10% off first purchase (single class or class pack) for Mommy Poppins readers. Use code "Mommy Poppins" during registration.
bookworms
It's just like your book club but your kids will actually have the time to read the books. Each week of class is themed around children's stories. From tales of ocean life to pirates and princesses to dinosaurs, children will listen to book readings, share observations and participate in activities and projects that bring each story to life. There is a take home book from every class, so you will be able to enjoy these books together again and again (and just as you are getting sick of one you'll get another). By semester's end - your kids will have expanded their personal libraries by 16 books (over a $200 value) that they have a personal connection to.
AGES: 2-3 yrs; 3-4 yrs
FEE: $600-675
LOCATION:
apple seeds
10 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
212-792-7590
CONTACT: hello@appleseedsnyc.com
www.appleseedsnyc.com
SPECIAL PROMOTION: Register for this class in the month of August for the fall semester and receive an apple seeds backpack free! See website for details.
Musica Para Mi
This unique Spanish language music class immerses your child in traditional Spanish songs, plus dancing, stories and percussion jam in a fun and festive environment. Whether to reinforce the Spanish spoken at home or to help your child to learn a second language, Musica Para Mi is a fun total immersion experience for the youngest linguists.
AGES: 0-5 years
Classes are offered in 9 locations in Brooklyn Queens and Manhattan. To register or reserve for Free Trials, email musicaparami@aol.com or call 718-643-6660.
www.geocities.com/greenjaybird/Prod/musicp_first.htm
PeriChild Program: Mommy and Me Young Movers Program
Peridance is one of the top places to study dance in NYC and you just can't start them young enough. At age 18 months, in the Parents & Toddlers’ class, children are taught to explore basic motor skills through movement, music, and props. In Toddler Dancing classes the children perform more challenging and complex movements while becoming comfortable with dancing on their own. In the Creative Movement & Creative Ballet classes the curriculum focuses on exploring the child’s own creativity while adding an introduction to basic ballet vocabulary and movements.
AGES: 1.5-4.5
FEE: 18 classes - $486.00
LOCATION:
Peridance Center
890 Braodway & 19th Street
New YorK, NY 10003
CONTACT:
Shelley K Grantham
212-505-0886
shelley@peridance.com
www.peridance.com
MoonSoup Early Childhood Development Studio
These super creative classes are wonderful rich learning experiences for children: Lots of hands on fun; kids mush and mix colors, squish and smear, explore and create. Messy art, music and dance in every class. Every class has sensory play and music as an integral part of class.
Messy Art Mixes:
•Messy Art & Music: A combo Messy Art and Music Class
•Messy Art & Romp: Messy Art class, fun plus active play and music.
•Messy Art with Live Guitar Music
AGES: 1-3 years
FEE: 16 weeks, $592.00, no extra membership fees. You can try a free sample class to see if its a good match any time. Free Open Play Time is included with every enrollment.
LOCATION:
MoonSoup
1059 Second Avenue (between 55th & 56th Streets)
NY NY 10022
CONTACT: 212-319-3222
moonsoup@earthlink.net
Starting at age 4,
Starting at age 4, Pre-Musketeer Classes for kids are offered at the Manhattan Fencing Center using special plastic equipment. Classes are on a monthly schedule and run $175 for 5 classes.
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