From music and story time, to STEM and art activities, Stamford Recreation offers a variety of stimulating programming for children ages 1-4. Our exceptional preschool staff are experts in early childhood development and understand how to help each child learn and grow!
Fall Early Childhood Programs
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: September 17 - December 3
Day: Tuesday
Times: 10:15AM - 10:55AM
Fee: $75.00 for 10 Weeks /No class 10/1 & 11/5
Instructors: Karen Wenz, Preschool Instructor
Description: Sensory play encourages discovery, support lan-guage and cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills and so much more. Each week we'll explore sensory play with everyday materials and have some sensory fun! A child and care-giver class.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: September 17 - December 3
Day: Tuesday
Times: 11:15AM - 11:55AM
Fee: $75.00 for 10 Weeks /No class 10/1 & 11/5
Instructors: Karen Wenz, Preschool Instructor
Description: Come play and sing songs in our toddler friendly preschool classroom. Make friends, engage socially with other toddlers and try new things. This is important for building confi-dence in children, encouraging them to be independent from an early age. Parents can broaden their social network by meeting other parents with children in the same age group. A child and care-giver class.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: September 19 - November 21
Day: Thursday
Times: 9:30AM - 10:10AM
Fee: $75.00 for 10 Weeks
Instructors: Karen Wenz, Preschool Instructor
Description: Special intergenerational opportunity for grandparent/grandchild to play and work together on crea-tive projects, early literacy activities and imaginative play. We're sure to have a "grand" time! A child and care-giver class.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: September 16 - December 9
Day: Monday
Time: 10:00AM - 10:40AM
Fee: $70.00 per child for 10 weeks
Instructors: Preschool Instructors
Description: Studies show that the simple melodies and in-flections of singing prepares children's brains for language and that songs with actions and dance moves help develop balance, coordination and body awareness. Kids respond best to music when they actively participate so we will get your child rocking, rolling, tapping, clapping, and moving to the beat of our favorite children's songs! We hope to See you lat-er, Alligator! A child and care-giver class. No class 9/30, 10/14 & 11/11.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: September 16 - December 9
Day: Monday
Time: 10:45AM - 11:30AM
Fee: $75.00 per child for 10 weeks
Instructors: Preschool Instructor
Description: Take an adventure through old and new favorite stories! Each week we will read a new book and incorporate a fun craft or silly song related to the story! This is a fun way to grow your child's love of reading.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: September 17 - December 3
Day & Time: Tuesday - 11:40AM - 12:20PM - Sec. A
Wednesday - 10:00AM - 10:40AM - Sec. B
Fee: $75.00 per child for 10 weeks per section
Instructors: Beth Covino Sec. A & Recreation Staff Sec. B
Description: It’s full STEM/STEAM ahead in this hands on class. STEM/STEAM learning is very important because these five disciplines are used in everyday activities. We will explore something new every week-while using different accepts of STEAM that relate to the weekly theme. Throughout the year we will perform different experiments and we will learn about nature and the world around us. Themes may include dinosaurs, volcanoes, magnets, hibernation, space and so much more!
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: September 19 - November 21
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:40AM - 12:20PM
Fee: $75.00 per child per section for 10 weeks
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor
Description: Let your child explore “The Process of Art” and get creative with this hands on art class. Each week we will use different materials such as marbles, potato printing and various pasting techniques to create our masterpieces! Art can sometimes be messy so you will want to dress appropri-ately or bring a smock! A caregiver and me class.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: September 16 - December 9
Day: Monday
Time: 10:45AM - 11:30AM
Fee: $75.00 per child for 10 weeks
Instructors: Preschool Instructor
Description: Take an adventure through old and new favorite stories! Each week we will read a new book and incorporate a fun craft or silly song related to the story! This is a fun way to grow your child's love of reading.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: September 17 - December 3
Day & Time: Tuesday - 11:40AM - 12:20PM - Sec. A
Wednesday - 10:00AM - 10:40AM - Sec. B
Fee: $75.00 per child for 10 weeks per section
Instructors: Beth Covino Sec. A & Recreation Staff Sec. B
Description: It’s full STEM/STEAM ahead in this hands on class. STEM/STEAM learning is very important because these five disciplines are used in everyday activities. We will explore something new every week-while using different accepts of STEAM that relate to the weekly theme. Throughout the year we will perform different experiments and we will learn about nature and the world around us. Themes may include dinosaurs, volcanoes, magnets, hibernation, space and so much more!
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: September 19 - November 21
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:40AM - 12:20PM
Fee: $75.00 per child per section for 10 weeks
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor
Description: Let your child explore “The Process of Art” and get creative with this hands on art class. Each week we will use different materials such as marbles, potato printing and various pasting techniques to create our masterpieces! Art can sometimes be messy so you will want to dress appropri-ately or bring a smock! A caregiver and me class.
