Early Childhood & Youth

Ms. Jill provides engaging and enjoyable experiences for young children and their caregivers that reinforce social, emotional and developmental skills through learning and play.

Fall Fun (Ages 2-3 with Adult)

Celebrate the season together! With a different festive theme each week, you and your child will read books, make music, create crafts, dance with a parachute, and enjoy free play with a variety of educational toys.

Ready, Set, Play! (Ages 2-3 with Adult)

Try this fun and engaging introductory experience to a preschool setting, alongside your child. Daily activities include circle time songs, storybooks, crafts, practicing colors and counting, and playtime in the Playplex.

Beach Babies (18 Months-Age 3 with Adult)

Sun, sand, songs, and smiles all around! Read a book and enjoy music together, while learning about ocean animals. Then we will dig our toes and toys in the sand at the outdoor volleyball court! During inclement weather, alternative activities will be provided indoors.

Color Clues (Ages 2-4 with Adult and Ages 3-5)

As detectives, children will discover things in our world that match the color of the day! Clues will be found in storybooks, music, early literacy and math skills, physical movement, and art projects. A small sample of colorful fresh fruit will also be offered to eat.

Nature Navigators (Ages 2 1/2 -4 with Adult)

Learn and play with your child, through the lens of nature! Use your senses to explore and experience plants, animals and weather. Class time includes scavenger hunts, songs, games, sensory activities and outdoor play. Class takes place outdoors, weather permitting.

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Blooming Bookworms (19-36 months)

Welcome to Sprouting Literacy’s toddler literacy education class! This class will demonstrate and teach parents how to use simple, practical strategies and tools to become their child’s first and most important teacher. While educating parents, the class will also entertain the littles with engaging read alouds, songs, and play. Parents will take away tiny tips each session that will build on each other week to week.

Budding Bookworms (0-18 months)

Welcome to Sprouting Literacy’s baby literacy education class! This class will demonstrate and teach parents how to use simple, practical strategies and tools to become their child’s first and most important teacher. While educating parents, the class will also entertain the littles with engaging read alouds, songs, and play. Parents will take away tiny tips each session that will build on each other week to week.

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Baby Rock (3-12 Months with Adult, non walkers)
Wiggle and giggle with Baby Rock! A unique combination of sensory experiences with stimulating music and exercises to help strengthen and stretch your baby. Activities will include sing alongs, exposure to simple instruments and sensory props, bean bag massages, motion exercises, bubbles and more! Please bring a blanket or mat and get ready for a rockin’ good time with your tiniest dancer!
Location RecPlex

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Kid Rock
Maracas and clackers and tambourines, too; it’s music fun just for you! Our active, music-based, creative play programs include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following direction skills and more! Structured activities are age appropriate by class and include use of engaging rhythm instruments, movement props and sensory materials. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine!
Location RecPlex

Tot Rock (12-30 Months with Adult)
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Kid Rock I (Ages 2-3 with Adult)
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Kindermusik’s research-based curriculum has been taught exclusively by a accredited early childhood educators since 1978! Unit themes are new each month and fees include access to an interactive app and digital learning materials at home.
Location Central Community Center
R $185 NR $195

Foundations (Babies up to 16 Months)

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Level 1-2 (15 Months-Age 3.5)

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Level 3-4 (Preschoolers Age 3-6)

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Glitzy Girlz runs one-day special event classes across the Chicagoland area. Classes change on a seasonal basis and run up to an hour and a half long. Register with friends!

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