Tiny Tots class
Where: Dalton Public Library
When: Monday’s
This group will be similar to the Play, Learn and Discover group; however, it will be geared more to the younger children. We will do a short circle time with a story and songs. We will have parachute play and use other tools as well. Great fun! This is geared towards children ages 0-3, however exceptions will be made and siblings of course are always welcome!
Play, Learn and Discover Groups
Where: Kittredge Elementary School
When: Wednesday’s and Fridays – 9:30-11:00
You and your child/children are invited to join us at our weekly play, learn and discover groups.
Wouldn’t you like to come to a place where you and your child can interact in a safe, developmentally appropriate, fun, socially stimulating and exciting way?
Meet new children and other parents looking for the same thing as you.
What will we do?
Activities will be done in a friendly age appropriate way to introduce literacy, writing, math, science and of course it will all be offered in the preschool classroom while the children are playing and socializing.
You are welcome to attend as many of the groups as you would like. Repetition is very important to children and that is how they successfully master skills.
STEAM When: Tuesday’s ~ Where: Becket Athenaeum 10:30-11:30 and Dalton Public Library 1:00-2:00
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math
Did you ever think that some things are too hard to do at home with your kids? We will give you fun, easy and not to messy ways to practice STEAM at home with your child/children. Join us for an hour of great fun!
Children's Yoga Story time: Tuesday's 3:30-4:30 First Congregational Church
What will a story hour yoga class offer to you and your child?
· real and meaningful content. · encourage cooperation and teamwork
· Children are focused and attentive on the active storytelling.
· Children learn about a variety of topics.· Yoga builds strength and flexibility.
· Yoga promotes a healthy lifestyle and boosts energy.
· They encourage self-expression and build self-confidence.
· Pairing stories and movement utilizes left- and right-brain thinking.
· Yoga eases tension, helps manage stress, and calms the mind.
Story Hour:
Where: Dalton Public Library Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00
At story hour we read 1-2 books, eat snack and do a craft that aligns with one book that was read. You have the opportunity to borrow books from the library. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the library.
Kindergarten Readiness Playgroup Thursday afternoons 12:30-2:00
Print awareness, Vocabulary development, Oral language and listening skills, Writing and spelling,
Phonological & phonemic awareness, small and large group participation,
Alphabetic knowledge and letter identification and sound & symbol association,
social skills and working with others
All children are welcome to attend these activities and you as your child’s first teacher will know when your child has had enough or not quite ready for a certain activity.
