Come spend time in our play area and meet other neighborhood moms and their kids. This is a FREE event, no sign up required!
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.
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.
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.
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 intended for children ages 2-4 for $10 per family.
Join the lactation consultants from Lactation Partners for a drop in breastfeeding clinic. This will provide you with the opportunity to “fine tune” your baby’s latch, check for weight gains, ask questions or just connect with other breastfeeding moms. This is not meant to replace an in home lactation consultation. The cost is $40 check or cash.
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.
Pop in, enjoy our playroom room, and meet up with other parents and their tots looking to make friends.
Pop in, enjoy our playroom, and meet up with other parents and their tots looking to make friends.
We're excited to offer new weekend classes on the first Saturday of every month for our Kindermusik dads (and moms!) who aren't able to join us during the week! Come join us for our first Dadurdays with Kindermusik class at Sprout on Saturday, November 1st, from 10:30-11:15AM for our 0's and 1's and 11:30-12:15PM for our 2's and 3's. As the name of the event suggests, the class is specifically geared towards a time created to nurture bonding time between a father and child but of course moms are also welcome to attend.
Cost is free for all Kindermusik unlimited monthly account holders and $20 for all non-monthly members. Classes can be purchased online here.
RSVP is required as the class will be capped to 12 families to ensure class intimacy amongst the teacher, parent, and child. RSVP with child name and date of birth at info@makingmelodiesnyc.com
We're excited to offer new weekend classes on the first Saturday of every month for our Kindermusik dads (and moms!) who aren't able to join us during the week! Come join us for our first Dadurdays with Kindermusik class at Sprout on Saturday, November 1st, from 10:30-11:15AM for our 0's and 1's and 11:30-12:15PM for our 2's and 3's. As the name of the event suggests, the class is specifically geared towards a time created to nurture bonding time between a father and child but of course moms are also welcome to attend.
Cost is free for all Kindermusik unlimited monthly account holders and $20 for all non-monthly members. Classes can be purchased online here.
RSVP is required as the class will be capped to 12 families to ensure class intimacy amongst the teacher, parent, and child. RSVP with child name and date of birth at info@makingmelodiesnyc.com
Kindermusik is New York City's #1 music program for babies and young infants! 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 University in Music and Music Education. Kindermusik is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! Please purchase your first free trial class here
If you have further questions please contact 626.991.5994
Brought to you by the creators of Super Soccer Stars, is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will have your toddlers learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast!
Emailinfo@kickandplay.com?subject=Kick%20and%20Play%20at%20Sprout"> info@kickandplay.com or call 212-877-5425 to enroll
Our signature class is Fit4Mom's Stroller Strides, a total body workouts which includes cardio intervals, strength training and body toning, with an emphasis on the muscle groups that change throughout pregnancy. Stroller Strides is done with your little ones to allow mom to get a great workout without needing a babysitter. Since a busy mom can never be sure when she will be able to get a workout in, we incorporate a range of exercises and emphasize all major muscle groups.
MamaFit for Life is a total body workout with cardio intervals, strength training and body toning. It is an 8 week/16 session program where both individual fitness and wellness goals are set at the beginning of the session and worked towards through the 8 weeks. Whether you had a child 6 weeks or 30 years ago, this is a class for you!
Contact:
MamaFit by Laura:
Click here to sign up or call (917) 685-8032
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 New York City's #1 music program for babies and young infants! 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 University in Music and Music Education. Kindermusik is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! Please purchase your first free trial class here
If you have further questions please contact 626.991.5994
Kindermusik is New York City's #1 music program for babies and young infants! 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 University in Music and Music Education. Kindermusik is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! Please purchase your first free trial class here
If you have further questions please contact 626.991.5994
This class invites children to engage in creative movement-based yogic adventures. Games, songs, and role play all help to translate yoga on a level accessible to this young age group.
Sign up here
Diana has been working with kids since 2009. She has taught yoga, movement and art classes in daycare centers, children's play spaces and yoga studios. Currently she teaches kids yoga for ages 2-5 at House of Jai on the Upper East Side, where she also manages. Being a positive, inspiring force for others is one of her big joys and she is thrilled to blend her love of movement, teaching, and creative play into imaginative yoga adventures for kids.
Meg Carlough Kudrik has been teaching Yoga in NYC for over a decade. She has taught group classes, privately, and in some of the city's most prestigious private preschools. Meg is also one of the founders of The Upper East Side's House of Jai Yoga. As a mother, and teacher she knows how to help kids learn, and grow while keeping them engaged, and having fun. Practicing, and teaching Yoga has been a life changing experience for Meg, and she is honored to be able to share it with Yogi's of all ages!
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.
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.
Hop.Skip.Twirl. Classes are an exploration in creative movement, music, and dance, in which kids learn to tell stories with their bodies, to respond to rhythym, and - naturally - to hop, skip, and twirl! Nurturing motor skill growth and devleopment has never before been quite this much fun.
Hop.Skip.Twirl. (3 to 4 years-old, without caregiver participation)
Classes have a $20 drop in fee.
No class April 1st, 2015
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.
Moosiki Kids classes are interactive "grownup-and-me" style music classes for adults and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Moosiki Kid s blends traditional musical learning with a blend of baby sign language and also 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!
Sign up for 2 or more classes it's $24/class, or if you'd like to do a single class it's $29/class.
Please visit our website at www.moosikikids.com to register for your free trial or reserve your pay-per-class! (Please note classes do sell out so a reservation is strongly encouraged!)
About Moosiki Kids: Moosiki Kids was founded in February of 2012 by Laura Nupponen, who had been teaching babies music at various companies in Manhattan for the past 7 years! In addition to teaching the toddlers that inspire her every day, Laura has performed at various venues in New York and abroad, including the Metropolitan Opera and Edinburough Fringe Festival! Laura has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Columbia University.
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 2 or more 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!
In these fun Afterschool Art Class, children ages 3 and 4 will have the opportunity to explore a variety of art materials and techniques each week! Individual and group projects will include ceramics and mixed media sculpture, painting, drawing, collage, as well as learning how to creatively re-use recycled and found materials.
This class is 1 hour long and is a drop off class. (Please contact the teacher in advance if a parent/caregiver needs to accompany your child during class). To find out more information, or to register for the class visit The Little Art Studio's website here.
NO CLASS 2/16/2015 DUE TO SKI WEEK
For children newborn to 4 years old. This entertaining music program stimulates a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development by incorporating vocal development, movement, listening and expression. Children experience various instruments, singing, storytelling, and dancing games from around the world. Children will learn about pitch, rhythm, musical notes, symbols and much more! The drop-in rate is $20.00 per child.
For more information, visit: www.jannyshappymusicalnotes.com.
No class on Wednesdays, February 18th, March 4th and 11th or Thursdays, February 19th, March 5th and 12th.
For children newborn to 4 years old. This entertaining music program stimulates a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development by incorporating vocal development, movement, listening and expression. Children experience various instruments, singing, storytelling, and dancing games from around the world. Children will learn about pitch, rhythm, musical notes, symbols and much more! The drop-in rate is $20.00 per child. To find out more information visit: www.jannyshappymusicalnotes.com.
No class on Wednesdays, February 18th, March 4th and 11th or Thursdays, February 19th, March 5th and 12th.
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.
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 for ages 0-2.
Drop-in on Thursday mornings to meet with lactation consultant, Tanya Powell from Newborn Solutions. Meet other new moms, mingle, get lactaion tips and advice, track weight gain and more during this open class. For more information visit Newborn Solutions.
Becoming a new mom can be exhilarating and exhausting at the exact same time!
Join Catherine Lucey of NewboRN-Solutions for a six-week new mom group in a supportive environment where moms can meet one
another and discuss the joys & challenges of transitioning to parenthood. Click here to find our more information, or to register for the series.
With warmth and humor, NewboRN-Solutions facilitators will cover topics such as parenting expectations,
relationship/couple hood challenges, sleep for the whole family, breastfeeding, self-care,
going back to work or staying ay home, and other mom focused topics.
The series will also include expert guest speakers who will discuss common issues for mom and babies.
Location:
Sprout San Francisco - NY Store, 1375 Third Ave, New York, NY 10075
Come spend time in our play area and meet other neighborhood moms and their kids. This is a FREE event, no sign up required!
Come spend time in our play area and meet other neighborhood moms and their kids. This is a FREE event, no sign up required!
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.
Playgroup Series Six 60 minute sessions | 4 to 18 months
Fridays, Oct. 24 - Dec. 12 11:00 - 12:00 Zoom Click for details and to register Skip 10/31 & 11/28
*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.
The Holistic Moms Network is a diverse group of holistic moms and dads from across Manhattan. All moms (and dads) with an interest in holistic health and green living are welcome. For more information or to find out what topics will be discussed please visit our website.
The Challenge
You’re expecting twins! You have a million questions and you don’t know where to start. Plus you have no idea who to talk to. You need some answers and you need a support system to get you through it.
The Solution
Twin Love Concierge’s UES Expecting Twins Meetup Workshops help connect you with other expecting twin parents in your local area while answering all of the twin questions you would like answered. We combine the two essentials all new twin parents need – support and experience. From twin baby gear essentials through to preparing for your first few weeks home with the babies there is nothing we don't cover!
For more information, or to register for the workshop visit Twin Love Concierge.
Join Tara Brooke from NewboRN-Solutions for a Birth Brunch conversation that will explore ways of easing discomfort and pain during childbirth. Catered by 180eats in Mill Valley Store.
What is your relationship with pain management in your everyday life and how will this translate on the day of your birth? What does each stage of labor feel like? What medical options are available at your place of birth? Topics that we will discuss:
-perception of pain
-comfort measures and positions
-visualization and breath work
-epidural
-nitrous oxide
-movement
-hydrotherapy
-massage
-intravenous medications
We will have an open question and answer time as well to learn and hear from others in the childbirth process and journey. To find our more or register for the class, please visit Newborn Solutions.
Join us on Sunday, January 25th for Infant/Child CPR & First Aid Class taught by Save-A-Tot. Parents, expectant parents and caregivers will learn life-saving information on infant/child CPR and First Aid. In addition to CPR, you will learn choking prevention (including the Heimlich maneuver), vital information on poisoning, drowning, SIDS prevention, falls, head injuries, bleeding, safety, baby-proofing and allergies.
Pamela Brawer R.N, C.C.E. is a Certified American Heart and First Aid Instructor. She has twenty years of experience at a major teaching hospital in NYC where she specialized in L/D and pediatrics. She is the founder of Save-A-Tot and has been educating expectant parents for over 17 years. Save-A-Tot educates expectant parents, new parents and caregivers in infant/child CPR/ first aid, childbirth education and infant care.
Click here to find out aditional information or to register for this class.
The Challenge
You’re expecting twins! You have a million questions and you don’t know where to start. Plus you have no idea who to talk to. You need some answers and you need a support system to get you through it.
The Solution
Twin Love Concierge’s UES Expecting Twins Meetup Workshops help connect you with other expecting twin parents in your local area while answering all of the twin questions you would like answered. We combine the two essentials all new twin parents need – support and experience. From twin baby gear essentials through to preparing for your first few weeks home with the babies there is nothing we don't cover!
For more information, or to register for the workshop visit Twin Love Concierge.
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.
The Challenge
You’re expecting twins! You have a million questions and you don’t know where to start. Plus you have no idea who to talk to. You need some answers and you need a support system to get you through it.
The Solution
Twin Love Concierge’s UES Expecting Twins Meetup Workshops help connect you with other expecting twin parents in your local area while answering all of the twin questions you would like answered. We combine the two essentials all new twin parents need – support and experience. From twin baby gear essentials through to preparing for your first few weeks home with the babies there is nothing we don't cover!
For more information, or to register for the workshop visit Twin Love Concierge.
Come hear two of San Francisco's most notable admissions directors talk about the process for getting your kids into preschool or kindergarten. Michelle Lawton, from Stretch the Imagination preschool and Lisa Aquino, from The Hamlin School, will answer all of your questions. The proceeds of the evening benefit The Children's Environmental Health Center, which conducts research to identify the environmental causes of childhood disease.