Parent and Child Classes

6 months  - 13 months

Adult Participation-Required/Drop-in

"...We have found that emotional and intellectual development cannot be separated; that these two functions come together as the child actively explores the emotional, social, and cognitive changes at each of these stages."-Stanley Greenspan, MD

Through the exploration of open-ended experiences, infants discover the world around them, fully engaging all of their senses. Every provocation is planned with the intention of provoking their thinking processes. At this age, your child is gaining control over their movements and begins to respond to and mimic sounds, actions, and experiences that interest them. Stories, songs, games, and music are included in our session.

“Children need the freedom to appreciate the infinite resources of their hands, their eyes and their ears, the resources of forms, material, sounds, and colours.” – Loris Malaguzzi

At this stage, there is a stronger desire to build relationships and explore alongside others. Our facilitators provide access to a range of materials that foster the development of physical skills, risk-taking, and confidence in the ability to use their bodies while investigating and negotiating space. We also encourage the use of open-ended questioning to provoke meaningful thought in parents and children, encouraging dialogue in every experience. At this age, a child’s understanding of themselves and the world around them is also evolving. 

Your child’s unique voice is emerging, and our team continues to listen, interpret, and support your child’s discoveries and feelings about the world around them. Our program offers a balance of experiences, including sensory, gross, and fine motor, early literacy and math skills, and dramatic play, music, and visual art.

Our work is based on hundreds of languages. Kids enjoy learning through projects based on exploration. This program is designed to encourage children's confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.