Our early childhood and early intervention programs give children ages 2 –5 the enrichment and support they need for healthy social, emotional and intellectual development. Some groups include parenting seminars, where parents learn how to change undesirable behavior, set loving limits and successfully guide their children toward meeting the challenges of this important time. Special needs classes are available for high functioning children diagnosed with Autism, Asperger’s, PDD-NOS and related pragmatic social and language delays.
Early Connections / We’re A Family: Ages 2 - 5 and Parent
Story making, puppet play, creative arts and expressive language activities teach the skills of social and emotional growth. Parents participate in weekly seminars on how to develop healthy social and emotional behaviors at home.
Fee for 10 week play and parenting class: Fall / Spring - $255
Ages 2 – 3: Tuesdays 11:15 – 12:15
Ages 3 – 4: Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Pre K Age 4 -5: Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:00 PM
StoryTime Express: Ages 2 - 5
Creative dramatization of popular children’s stories uses puppets, costumes and pretend to teach expressive language, socialization and emotional intelligence skills.
Fee for 6 week class: Winter - $160
Ages 2 – 3: Tuesdays 11:15 – 12:15 PM
Ages 3 – 4: Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00 or Fridays 1:45 - 2:45 PM
Pre K Age 4 - 5: Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 PM or Fridays 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Step Ahead Literacy: Ages 4 - 5
This early literacy play class focuses your child on letter and word identification, meaningful text and story comprehension to bolster emerging literacy skills and provide a head start for meeting the academic demands of elementary school. Class taught by Rosalie Franzese, Reading Specialist, Adjunct Professor at NYU and author of Reading and Writing in Pre-K and Kindergarten: A Practical Guide (2002, Scholastic) and Twenty Reading and Writing Centers for Pre-K and Kindergarten (2005, Scholastic). Rosalie's innovative techniques build self-esteem and make learning a fun and joyous process.
Fee for each 10 week session - $245
Step Ahead Literacy for Pre-K Learners: Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:15 PM
Step Ahead Literacy for Children with Learning and Language Delays:
Mondays 1:30 - 2:15PM
Step Ahead Literacy for Pre-K Gifted Readers:
Fridays 1:30 - 2:15 PM
Step Ahead Literacy for Kindergarten Learners:
Fridays 4:00 - 4:45 PM
EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ADVANCEMENT
Ages 2 - 5 and Parent
This interdisciplinary program facilitates skills and activities from the fields of Speech and Language Pathology, Early Literacy Readiness, andSocial-Emotional Development for young learners who may be experiencing some delays or challenges in these key areas of early development. Our fun and playful approach focuses on a broad skill set that includes pragmatic language, sensory and cognitive processing, literacy readiness, social skills and emotional maturity. Weekly 90 minute program includes parent participation and training and individual consults.
Fee for 12 week Fall/Spring program - $550
Fee for 6 week Winter/Summer supplemental focus program - $160
Speak and Play Ages 2 - 3: Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Preschool Explorers Ages 3 - 4:
Thursdays 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Kindergarten Prep Ages 4 - 5:
Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30 PM
*Special Needs*
Start-Up Social Skills for Children with Autism, Asperger's and PDD-NOS: Ages 3 - 5
Fee for each 10 week session Fall / Winter / Spring - $245
See Social Skills for Autism, Asperger's and PDD-NOS page for schedule and more information.
*Special Needs*
Art, Music, Drama and Dance /Movement Early Intervention for Developmentally Delayed Children: Ages 3 -5
Fee for each 10 week session Fall / Winter / Spring - $215
Fee for 6 week Summer session: $140
Tuesdays
Fridays
See Creative Arts Connections page for more information.
