This Walking With Whitney class is geared for caregivers and babies between the ages of birth and 3 months old. If you feel your baby is too young to attend class, please feel free to attend on your own or bring a doll to practice some of the techniques.
In this class, we will discuss how to read your baby's cues such as stress signs to determine their needs before crying. We focus on proper positioning within containers such as bouncy seats, swings, and strollers. We will talk about why proper positioning is important and how it can affect your baby's development. We will work with you and your baby to practice hands on, simple tummy time tips and tricks in order to promote happy tummy time from the very beginning. We'll also talk about when to start tummy time with your newborn, how often you should encourage tummy time, and what positions are ideal to ensure successful tummy time.
We'll answer questions such as: "How do I play and interact with my newborn", "Is my baby showing typical signs of development", and "How best do I hold my baby".
Additionally, we will touch upon topics such as proper positioning in baby carriers, things to consider when swaddling, appropriate and effective toys for this age group in order to promote development. Lastly, we focus on how to make daily routines more playful and meaningful, and how to use these opportunities to promote your baby's natural development.
I hope you join us to learn more about your infant's development!
$20 for Pre-paid and $25 for Drop-ins.
Sign up here or email for more info walkingwithwhitney@gmail.com
Rock out with Mr. Dave. For kids 0-3. Please register to guarantee a space in class. Class has become very popular, so we are moving forward with a pre-registration system. Class size will be limited to 16 children + their adult(s). If there are non-registered for spaces available at the time classes begin, cash will be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis.
Rock out with Mr. Dave. For kids 0-3. Please register to guarantee a space in class. Class has become very popular, so we are moving forward with a pre-registration system. Class size will be limited to 16 children + their adult(s). If there are non-registered for spaces available at the time classes begin, cash will be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis.
Rock out with Mr. Dave. For kids 0-3. Please register to guarantee a space in class. Class has become very popular, so we are moving forward with a pre-registration system. Class size will be limited to 16 children + their adult(s). If there are non-registered for spaces available at the time classes begin, cash will be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis.
JAMaROO Kids’ Storytime Program is designed to enrich children’s imagination and creativity. It is their goal to broaden the student’s experiences of the world in which they live.
They will be providing the students with an introduction to cultures and traditions from all over the world, encouraging them to be respectful to others. Stories can come from the world’s oral traditions, fables, parables, fairy tales, folktales, myths and legends. Using the art of storytelling as well as the use of specially chosen books they bring each story to life. Sometimes this will include the use of puppets and other visual aids. Other times it may incorporate the use of song, dance and/or theater. These drop-in classes are $10 per family.
The class is geared for children ages 2-5 and will be held Monday afternoons from 4:30pm-5:15pm. Kiddos will begin the class with some yoga stretching and then practice their dance moves through isolations, simple routines and silly songs. Class will then wind down with a story and yoga relaxation. Email lilyogisnyc@gmail.com with the subject: Yoga Hip Hop @ Sprout. Get ready to shake it yogis!
Rock out with Mr. Dave. For kids 0-3. Please register to guarantee a space in class. Class has become very popular, so we are moving forward with a pre-registration system. Class size will be limited to 16 children + their adult(s). If there are non-registered for spaces available at the time classes begin, cash will be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis.
Wee Warriors by Lil Yogi's NYC is for children ages 23 months thru 3 years old. This 45 minute class incorporates a warm up, a yoga adventure, yoga games, a yoga story and relaxation. Wee Warriors are introduced to many yoga poses and learn relaxation techniques and breathing exercises as well. A lot of imaginative play is used and music is always played. Lil Yogi's NYC classes develop coordination and flexibility, instill the importance of positive thinking, and build self-confidence in children. $40 for a single class; packages are available. Sign up here.
Rockin with Andy is the #1 Infant/Toddler Performer in NYC. Andy rocks out to all the popular kid tunes and many adult favorites as well. Each class includes 45 minutes of singing, playing, and fun!!! Spots fill up fast, so Sign up here to reserve your spot.
Jitterbugs was designed for toddlers who like to move! Through various types of movement, your tiny dancer will improve his/her coordination and balance, learn new ways to move, and enjoy acting silly with other toddlers. We recommend this class for walkers and up. Instructor Sarah Martay's goal is to provide children opportunities to celebrate their creativity, explore movement, and interact with others in a safe and productive way. $10 cash to drop in. Find out more about the instructor here.
Moosiki Kids classes are interactive "grownup-and-me" style music classes for adults and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Moosiki Kids blends traditional musical learning with a more relaxed, rock-and-roll style, having fun while actually learning musical terms and playing musical instruments of our own. Of course we need to mix it up by using a parachute, puppets, and other various props, all the while incorporating music in every exercise. Our number one goal is to have fun, and by doing so, learn musically at the same time!
The full session is just $20/class, or if you'd like to just do drop-ins, it's $25/class.
Please visit our website at www.moosikikids.com to register for your free trial!
Kindermusik is an energetic early childhood music program that is developmentally and age specific for each child. In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Kindermusik is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia's Teachers College. Kindermusik is truly a blast for both caregiver and child Please rsvp here
If you have further questions please contact 626.991.5994
The class is geared for children ages 18 months-3 years, and will be held Tuesday mornings from 10:30am-11: 15am. Kiddos will begin the class with some yoga stretching and then practice their dance moves through isolations, simple routines and silly songs. Class will then wind down with a story and yoga relaxation. Email lilyogisnyc@gmail.com with the subject: Yoga Hip Hop @ Sprout. Get ready to shake it yogis!
Kindermusik is an energetic early childhood music program that is developmentally and age specific for each child. In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Kindermusik is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia's Teachers College. Kindermusik is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! Please rsvp here
If you have further questions please contact 626.991.5994
Kindermusik is an energetic early childhood music program that is developmentally and age specific for each child. In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Kindermusik is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia's Teachers College. Kindermusik is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! Please rsvp here
If you have further questions please contact 626.991.5994
Kindermusik is an energetic early childhood music program that is developmentally and age specific for each child. In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Kindermusik is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia's Teachers College. Kindermusik is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! We would love for you to join us for our demo or drop in for a class. Please rsvp here
If you have further questions please contact 626.991.5994
Little Folkies is a recreational song-circle for kids and parents created in San Francisco and instructed by active Bay Area musicians. This class features a repertoire of uplifting and down-to-earth folk tunes, both original and traditional, often accompanied by hand-movements, clapping, instrumental jamming, and dancing. These Appalachian / bluegrass inspired songs, composed by class creators Irena and Joshua Smith are favorites amongst families from Little Folkies classes, and are ripe for singing throughout your week to accompany a myriad of everyday activities.
Each class features only acoustic instruments like guitar, banjo and ukulele, a delightful array of nature inspired folk songs for children as well as hands on jamming on child sized instruments like accordions, xylophones, percussion, etc. Students also get instrumental recordings of class material to accompany singing at home.
To register for this series, please visit http://www.littlefolkies.com, or sign up for a free demo class here.
JAMaROO Kids’ Storytime Program is designed to enrich children’s imagination and creativity. It is their goal to broaden the student’s experiences of the world in which they live.
They will be providing the students with an introduction to cultures and traditions from all over the world, encouraging them to be respectful to others. Stories can come from the world’s oral traditions, fables, parables, fairy tales, folktales, myths and legends. Using the art of storytelling as well as the use of specially chosen books they bring each story to life. Sometimes this will include the use of puppets and other visual aids. Other times it may incorporate the use of song, dance and/or theater. These drop-in classes are $10 per family.
Yoga is a fun, healthy, educational, challenging, and noncompetitive activity that children love. Children of this generation live in a fast paced world surrounded by stress and anxiety yoga can help to counter these pressures and teach children how to relax. In JAMaROO Kids Yoga children will work on strengthening their growing bodies and stretching their little muscles, while improving their balance, coordination, and concentration. This class provides children with a great opportunity to discover the joy of exercise and fitness. Children will use their imaginations to understand yoga poses and learn about nature and world that surrounds them. In JAMaROO kids Yoga children are exposed to a diversity of music from around the world. Through Yoga, children can learn about a different culture. JAMaROO Kids, along with many other educators and parents, believe that yoga can help children build a sense of accomplishment and confidence.
These drop in classes are $10 per family.
Dance uplifts, unites, and empowers children. Dance also provides children with an opportunity to express their individuality while developing cognitive and social skills. JAMaROO KIDs Creative movement and dance classes have been created by Jamaica Stevens to encourage young children to explore the art of movement. Classes start with a warm up circle this time is spent to warm up all the major parts of the body. Children will gain control over gross and fine motor skills. Children learn about different body parts and learn how to isolate them. Once children are warmed up there is time set aside for them to stretch and increase flexibility. Across the floor exercises allow children work on simple movement to increase coordination. Fantasy Play encourages children to find pleasure in creating their own movement. Children are encouraged to use their imagination and be innovative. Ballet Circle allows children to slow down in this fast paced class and focus on balance and strength. During Group dance children dance with partners as in a group. During this part of class children learn how to work together as a team. The Cool Down allows the teacher time to acknowledge the children for their hard work and reflect on what the children did in class. In class Children will dance to a large variety of multicultural music and will also be exposed to many different dance styles found around the world. Children will have the opportunity to use scarves, rhythm sticks, beanbags, bells, and other equipment. These drop-in classes are $10 per family.
Learn more than 40 basic signs that are based on American Sign Language (ASL). Discover the important benefits of signing and all the techniques of teaching your pre-verbal baby to sign. Fun activities and songs will show you how easy it is to integrate simple signs into your everyday routine. Birth to 18 months.
To learn more or to regsiter for the class, click here.
Learn more than 40 basic signs that are based on American Sign Language (ASL). Discover the important benefits of signing and all the techniques of teaching your pre-verbal baby to sign. Fun activities and songs will show you how easy it is to integrate simple signs into your everyday routine. Birth to 18 months.
To learn more or to regsiter for the class, click here.
Little Folkies is a recreational song-circle for kids and parents created in San Francisco and instructed by active Bay Area musicians. This class features a repertoire of uplifting and down-to-earth folk tunes, both original and traditional, often accompanied by hand-movements, clapping, instrumental jamming, and dancing. These Appalachian / bluegrass inspired songs, composed by class creators Irena and Joshua Smith are favorites amongst families from Little Folkies classes, and are ripe for singing throughout your week to accompany a myriad of everyday activities.
Each class features only acoustic instruments like guitar, banjo and ukulele, a delightful array of nature inspired folk songs for children as well as hands on jamming on child sized instruments like accordions, xylophones, percussion, etc. Students also get instrumental recordings of class material to accompany singing at home.
To register for this series, please visit http://www.littlefolkies.com, or sign up for a free demo class here.
Walking With Whitney: 4-6 Months is a baby wellness, parent education, and infant gross motor class. This a mommy and me class which is geared for babies 4 to 6 months old. In this class we will focus on teaching caregivers how to therapeutically play with their infant to promote gross motor skills. Go beyond the checklists and learn about the developmental sequence and how to play with your baby to enhance their natural development. This class will go into detail about simple, everyday activities you can do during playtime and diaper changes to promote your baby’s strength, visual-motor skills, and age appropriate gross motor skills. We will practice playing with your baby to work on specific skills such as rolling, tummy time, and sitting. We will begin to discuss how to help your baby transition into and out of sitting. We will not only discuss how to promote happy time but also talk about how to advance your baby’s tummy time skills helping them to reach and pivot while on their tummies. In addition to playtime, we will also explore and discuss proper positioning in equipment such as bouncy seats and swings as well as appropriate toy recommendations for each age group. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new parents, ask questions about development in a supportive environment, and enhance your knowledge of infant development. Please join us for a class to learn how to better play with your infant!
Whitney Burke is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked with children of the Upper East Side for over 5 years. She specializes in helping children with a range of developmental disabilities focusing primarily on children birth to 3 years of age. She is professionally trained in neuro-developmental treatment. Prior to working on the UES, she started her career at Blythedale Children's Hospital. Whitney is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise of infant development with the families of the UES.
$20 for pre-paid or $25 for drop-in
Sign up here or email for more info walkingwithwhitney@gmail.com
This six-week playgroup is a fun opportunity for you to build your signing vocabulary with themes like mealtime, animals, colors, family, bedtime, and more. Two different playgroup series are offered for an increased opportunity to practice and build your signing vocabulary. One is called Playgroup Zoom and the other is called Playgroup Boom. No need to take them in order; you can start with either Zoom or Boom. Both Playgroup Boom and Playgroup Zoom include the essential basic starter signs and vary in the more advanced vocabulary. When babies are around 13 to 14 months old and expressing many signs, parents often enroll in the alternate series as a refresher course to grow their vocabulary.
Early Bird Price: $125 per individual/$185 per couple.
*It is recommended that you enroll in the Introductory Workshop prior to taking this playgroup series.
For more information and to register, click here.
For more information on baby sign language, see our blog article.
Wednesdays July 23rd - September 10th (No class on September 3rd)
This six-week playgroup is a fun opportunity for you to build your signing vocabulary with themes like mealtime, animals, colors, family, bedtime, and more. Two different playgroup series are offered for an increased opportunity to practice and build your signing vocabulary. One is called Playgroup Zoom and the other is called Playgroup Boom. No need to take them in order; you can start with either Zoom or Boom. Both Playgroup Boom and Playgroup Zoom include the essential basic starter signs and vary in the more advanced vocabulary. When babies are around 13 to 14 months old and expressing many signs, parents often enroll in the alternate series as a refresher course to grow their vocabulary.
Early Bird Price: $125 per individual/$185 per couple.
*It is recommended that you enroll in the Introductory Workshop prior to taking this playgroup series.
For more information and to register, click here. For more information on baby sign language, see our blog article.
Location:
1943 W Division St
Learn the basics to boost your confidence as a new dad. This class includes how to hold a baby, feeding assistance (burping and diapering - differences between boys and girls), bathing and caring for the umbilical cord, dressing and swaddling your newborn. New moms need extra love and care, too. The class will go over how to support your partner postpartum, while creating a lasting bond that will bring your new family closer together. This class is $40. Mom can come too for an extra $10, or she can shop with a special discount while you learn. Please RSVP by emailing frances@sproutsanfrancisco.com.
The European Union has spent the past two decades banning or restricting more than 1,300 ingredients, the US has only banned 11 to date. Join Beautycounter, who's mission is to get safe products into the hands of everyone, at our Chicago store for a special night out. Learn about Beautycounter's safe beauty products while enjoying drinks and appetizers and shopping with an exclusive discount.
Please RSVP by emailing alanamit@yahoo.com and learn more at www.beautycoutner.com
Wednesdays July 23rd - September 10th (No class on September 3rd)
This six-week playgroup is a fun opportunity for you to build your signing vocabulary with themes like mealtime, animals, colors, family, bedtime, and more. Two different playgroup series are offered for an increased opportunity to practice and build your signing vocabulary. One is called Playgroup Zoom and the other is called Playgroup Boom. No need to take them in order; you can start with either Zoom or Boom. Both Playgroup Boom and Playgroup Zoom include the essential basic starter signs and vary in the more advanced vocabulary. When babies are around 13 to 14 months old and expressing many signs, parents often enroll in the alternate series as a refresher course to grow their vocabulary.
Early Bird Price: $125 per individual/$185 per couple.
*It is recommended that you enroll in the Introductory Workshop prior to taking this playgroup series.
For more information and to register, click here. For more information on baby sign language, see our blog article.