Early Childhood Classes
Classes in each category are sorted by child's age.
View the
program guide or call 847/490-7036 for more information and class descriptions.
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iSPOT.
For Moms
Classes focus on the development and improvement of parenting skills.
Fitness
Children enjoy these energy-filled movement classes. The focus of these classes are to get children moving and expending energy. They do not focus on skills for specific sports. Children should wear gym shoes.
12-30 months - Movin’ and Groovin’ to Music
18-30 months 2-4 years 3.5-5.5 years
Cooking
Children participate in the cooking process in these fun and messy classes! No nuts or nut products are used in recipes. Please let instructor know the first day of class of any food allergies. All cooking classes meet in the visual arts studio at the Community Recreation Center.
30 months-4 yrs - Allergy Free Cooking for Tots
- ABC Snacks
- Healthy Cooking
- Snowmen Snacks and Stories
- Storybook Cooking
Classes without Parents
These classes encourage independence. Some classes include parent participation for part of the class time. These are great classes to take before beginning preschool. Early childhood instructors will help ease both parents and children with separation anxiety.
28 mos - 3 years 2.5-4.5 years 3-6 years 42 mos-5 years
4-6 years - Fruits & Veggies to the Rescue
- LEGO Builders
- Fun with Science
- Math Readiness
- Reading Readiness
5.5-7.5 years - Kindermusik for the Young Child
Socialization
These classes allow children and adults time to interact with other children and adults. A variety of activities may be included, such as art, singing, dancing, free play and story time.
Birth-15 months 9-18 months 12-20 months 1-5 years 18-30 months 18 months-3 years
18 months-4 years - Let's Have Fun with Miss Lori
22-36 months - Rhyme Time with Mother Goose
22-42 months 28 mos - 3 years 42 months-5 years - On the Go With Trains, Cars & Planes
3-5 years 2-3 years 2-4 years - Kaleidoscopes
- Tot Explosion
3-6 years 4-6 years
Specialization
Class experiences are specifically related to music, art, science or pre-educational skills. The majority of class time is spent focusing on the development of skills related to the specific area.
Newborn - 1 year 1-6 months 1-2 years 6 mos - 3 years 1-3 years
18 months - 4 years 18 months - 5 years 20-36 months 20 months-4 years 2-3 years 3-4 years
3-5 years 3-6 years 4-6 years - LEGO Builders
- Fun with Science
- Chemistry Fun
- Fruits & Veggies to the Rescue
- Math Readiness
- Reading Readiness
5.5-7.5 years