We recognize that children are naturally interested in learning about animals and their environments, from the Giant Panda in the Bamboo Forest to the Emperor Penguin in the South Pole. We hope to embrace their enthusiasm as we use the natural world to take children on a journey of art making, music, storytelling, movement, laughter and so much more. All Art & Nature Classes include an end of semester field trip to Stone Barns for a special close-up tour and hands-on, art-meets-farm experience.
Art & Nature for ages 18 to 24 months
Thursdays: 9:30am to 10:15am
Using art-making, music, storytelling, movement and laughter, this class for 18 – 24 month-olds is designed to catch the attention of these youngsters at this wonderful stage of life where they are always on the move and constantly investigating.
Space is limited. To maintain the type of classroom environment we strive for we’d like the class not to exceed 8 children and their 8 grown-ups. Do It Together! Each class will be taught by two teachers.
Art & Nature for ages 2 and 3 year olds
Mondays: 4:45pm to 5:35pm
Thursdays: 10:30am to 11:20am
Thursdays: 4:45pm to 5:35pm
Something as simple as leaf rubbings or building a nest can be a wonderful way to help a child connect to nature and the world around them. Using collage, sculpting, painting, bookmaking, costume making, music, storytelling, movement and laughter, this class specifically designed for 2-3 year olds is all about exploring nature while at the same time having a blast and trying new things.
Space is limited. To maintain the type of classroom environment we strive for we’d like the class not to exceed 10 children. We encourage grown-ups to stay in the classroom for this age group, though it’s not mandatory. Do It Together!
Art, Nature & SCIENCE! for ages 4 to 6 year olds
Thursdays: 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Using collage, sculpting, painting, bookmaking, costume-making, storytelling, music, imaginative play, 4-6 year-olds will also be introduced to the mysteries of science to explore nature and marvel at it’s wonders.
Space is limited. To maintain the type of classroom environment we strive for we’d like the class not to exceed 12 children.
While grown-ups won’t be in the classroom they can always take advantage of our closed-circuit tv where you can still watch and listen to the class while having a coffee and relaxing for a bit.
(Aprons provided but it’s always best to dress to make a mess)
Art Studio for ages 2 and 3 year olds
Wednesdays: 4:30pm to 5:20pm
Through the use of beautiful materials and simple structure, your child will explore a process-oriented relationship to art in this class. Whether it is a tree-themed collage or a garden diorama, the goals of the class are to explore the slow tactile elements of art-making.
Space is limited. To maintain the type of classroom environment we strive for we’d like the class not to exceed 12 children.
While grown-ups won’t be in the classroom they can always take advantage of our closed-circuit tv where you can still watch and listen to the class while having a coffee and relaxing for a bit.
(Aprons provided but it’s always best to dress to make a mess)
Our signature glow-in-the-dark yoga class. Think Hayden Planetarium meets Mahatma Gandhi. A full sensory experience. Children learn how their bodies work while exploring ideas about compassion, kindness, gratefulness and love. Classes will relate to topics like the elements, senses, colors, animals, planets, organ functions, emotions and the total energy of the season. Some days they’ll visit an imaginary forest, other days they’ll go underwater to discover water worlds and sea creatures.
Classes include yoga postures and exercises, breath work, mantra, mudras and sound vibration.
Come wearing white for extra glowiness!!!!
Gloga Yoga for 2-3 year olds:
Wednesdays: 10:30am – 11:15am
Gloga Yoga for 4-7 year olds:
Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Since age isn’t always a determining factor in development we’ll leave it up to you to judge whether your child will be able to focus and hold postures.
Prenatal Yoga:
Saturdays: 10:30am – 11:30am
Written, developed and taught by the Story Pirates
The Story Pirates know that every child has a story to tell, even toddlers. That’s why every kid gets their own original song in this musical storytelling class. That’s right, every session features an entire CD of brand new musical compositions that your child can keep forever. Join us for sing-alongs, storytelling, puppet shows and playtime. Using themes from kids’ own worlds as the source material, this class organically builds language skills and developmental connections.
Everyone Gets a Song Workshop for up to 12 months:
Mondays: 9:30am to 10:15am
Everyone Gets a Song Workshop for 1-2 years:
Tuesdays: 9:30am to 10:15am
Wednesdays: 9:30am to 10:15am
Everyone Gets a Song Workshop for 3-4 years:
Tuesdays: 10:30am to 11:15am
Written, developed and taught by the Story Pirates
As the Story Pirates arrive with furry monsters, viking costumes, and sacks of treasure they create a class that shows students the power of imagination and creative writing in a way they’ll never forget. Students will let their creativity soar as they create original characters and stories, write songs, make puppets and anything else they can imagine! At the end of the session, each student will get a chance to see their stories performed by this critically acclaimed children’s theater company.
Story Pirates Imagination Workshop for 4-8 years:
Tuesdays: 4:30pm to 6:00pm
For more information about the Striking Viking Story Pirates visit, http://www.storypirates.org/
