EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES
2-6 years
ENRICHMENT ADVANCED KINDERGARTEN READINESS Give your kids a head start by enrolling them in Advanced Preschool. This is an advance class which will help develop core skills needed for academic success. Coursework includes; recognizing and writing letters and numbers, introduction to basic site words, colors and shapes. Each class includes reading and discussion groups to help develop each child's love for reading and key listening and comprehension skills. Children will learn basic academic skills to succeed in Kindergarten. 4-6 YEARS 5259 T/TH 1/10-2/16 9-12pm SERL $190 Instructor: Amber Shahid
ADVENTURE TOTS
TOTS & TUTUS This class is full of imagination and fun! Your tot will be introduced to the fundamentals of tap, ballet and jazz. Kids will love to dress up each week and dance their hearts out! Props and magical music will be incorporated into this class. Tap and ballet shoes are
recommended but not required. 3-5 YEARS 5184 F 1/13-3/10 Instructor: Lauren Cantrell 4-6 YEARS 5394 F 1/13-3/10 Instructor: Jenn Myers
9-9:45am
MPAC
$47
4-4:45pm
MPAC
$47
Your first time 'student' will experience an array of preschool activities. Join us on an adventure of colors, shapes, letters and numbers to build basic skills in preparation for kindergarten. Activities include learning centers, arts and crafts, music and physical activity. Special theme days will be included to enhance learning. *This is NOT a parent tot class. Participants must be minimum age by the first day of class.* *2-3 YEARS* 5206 M 1/9-3/6* 9-9:45am MPAC $43 5412 M 1/9-3/6* 10-10:45am MPAC $43 Instructor: TBA *No class 1/16 & 2/20 5413 W 1/11-3/8 9-9:45am MPAC $53 5414 W 1/11-3/8 10-10:45am MPAC $53 Instructor: Jessica Butler
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING TUTUS & TUMBLING Are you ready to learn lots of great dance moves you can show your friends and family? Each class we will spend time learning ballet, tap and tumbling techniques. With ballet we will focus on poise, stretching and understanding that ballet can help with all sorts of dance styles. In tap we will learn everything from shuffles to coffee grinders. Then we will cut lose with fun tumbling tricks and they sky’s the limit. We want to have fun and play safe all while keeping busy and moving. 4-6 YEARS 5076 M 1/9-3/6* 9-9:45am FRC $37 5511 SAT 1/14-3/11* 9-9:45am FRC $42 Instructor: Jenn Myers *No class 1/16, 2/11 & 2/20
Prepare your child for the adventure of a lifetime, kindergarten! Your little one will learn the basics of reading and writing that will encourage success for years to come. This class will incorporate hands-on manipulatives that will develop cognitive & motor skills, math by counting, sorting & grouping and creative play to encourage individuality, creativity & success! Snacks provided. Participants must be minimum age by the first day of class. 3-5 YEARS 5212 T/TH 1/10-3/7 9am-12pm MPAC $280 Instructor: TBA 5475 M/W 1/9-3/8* 10:45-11:45am FRC $90 Instructor: Debra Shaw *No class 1/16 & 2/20
ALPHABET SOUP TWINKLE TOES Class is full of imagination and fun, while introducing the fundamentals of dance techniques in ballet, tap and tumbling. At this age, dance is about learning to nurture creative movement, follow directions, become aware of one’s body/surroundings and establish classroom etiquette. Great opportunity to let your little dancer build confidence and self-esteem! Soft soled dance shoes
and tap shoes are recommended but not required. 3-5 YEARS 5185 SAT 1/14-3/11 Instructor: Jennifer Boubelik
32
10:30-11:15am
MPAC
Discover the alphabet in a fun and creative way. Letter recognition, letter tracing, and crafts that relate with the letter of the day as well as story time and group play to keep your child engaged in the learning process. Children will also learn to follow directions and develop social skills. 3 -5 YEARS 5111 T/TH 1/10-3/7 10am-12pm FRC $190 Instructor: Jessica Butler
$47
Winter 2017 ● Gilbert Recreation Guide