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!
Winter Early Childhood Programs
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 7 –March 17 (No class 2/18)
Day: Tuesday
Times: 10:15AM - 10:55AM
Fee: $75.00 for 10 Weeks
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: January 7- March 17 (No class 2/18)
Day: Tuesday
Times: 11:15AM - 11:55AM
Fee: $75.00 for 10 Weeks
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: January 6 – March 12 (No class 1/20 & 2/17)
Day: Monday
Times: 10:30AM – 11:15AM
Fee: $75.00 for 10 weeks
Instructors: Jen Lupinacci, Preschool Instructor
A musical and movement adventure designed to stimulate play.
The use of gross motor skills are focused on and improved upon existing project at hand.
with imagination exercises, instruments, props, parachutes and songs. Story and crafts will included too. The class encourages cooperation and following of simple directions with the help of caregiver. Caregiver and me class.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: January 7 – March 17 (No classes 2/18)
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: Tuesday & Jen Lupinacci: Wednesday
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!
A caregiver and me class
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Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: January 8 – March 11
Day: Wednesday
Times: 10:30AM – 11:15AM
Fee: $75.00 for 10 weeks
Instructors: Jen Lupinacci, Preschool Instructor
An introduction to the amazement of science with hands on exploration. We will use many different safe scientific elements and run simple experiments. Children learn through play and tough - this class will allow opportunities for both. With the help of a care giver the children will be able to run their own “experiments”. Caregiver and me class.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: January 9 – March 12
Day: Thursday
Times: 10:30AM – 12:00PM
Fee: $107.00 for 10 weeks
Instructors: Karen Wenz, Preschool Instructor
This special program just for 2's and their caregivers will support toddlers ' natural playful curiosity, encourage creativity and provide an opportunity to interact with peers as they develop social skills. We will explore language and early literacy activities and also include small and large motor development play.
Join the fun with our new Toddler Time. A child and care-giver class.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave.
When: January 9 – March 13
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:40AM – 12:25PM
Instructors: Beth Covino
Fee: $75.00 per child for 10 weeks per section
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 painting, printing and various pasting techniques to create our masterpieces! Art can sometimes be messy so you will want to dress appropriately or bring a smock! A caregiver and me class.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
When: January 6 – March 12 (No class 1/20 & 2/17)
Day: Monday
Times: 9:30AM – 10:15AM
Fee: $75.00 for 10 weeks
Instructors: Jen Lupinacci, Preschool Instructor
Introducing music and lap games to your tot. Each class will offer a new theme that will incorporate handheld instruments, play props, sensory items, coordination exercises and socialization for both tot and caregiver. There will also be time for questions and discussions each class time. Come sing, dance and play together! Caregiver and me class.
