Activity Class Descriptions 
(Not all classes are offered at same time)

PLAY GROUP / ALMOST PRESCHOOL (Spanish)
Age: 18m-4y 
Gradual separation / Drop Off Class. With the guidance of a teacher, each class explores and plays around a new theme. Perfect setting for the first "preschool" setting for your child. This extensive program helps children build cognitive, social, and communication skills, as well as vocabulary. Through the introduction of visual material and verbal participation, children begin to develop an interest in communicating in Spanish. Each class theme is expressed through art time, which brings out artistic expression and activities that promote gross and fine motor coordination. Previous exposure is not required. 

MUSIC FOR LITTLE ONES / SING ALONG (Spanish OR English)

Age: 6m-3y
Our music class stimulates language development and fosters social skills. Kids and adults enjoy live music with our guitar player. Kids and adults find ways to express themselves through singing, dancing, jumping, playing instruments, puppets, bubbles, parachutes and more. This class for crawlers and walkers uses engaging music and activity songs that allow them to move while playing instruments, dancing and singing. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to participate as roll models to their little ones. 

MUSIC & MOVEMENT (Spanish)

Age: 18m-3y
This fun music & movement play program stimulates babies, toddlers and preschoolers development through a variety of hands-on music and movement activities and games. These activities include singing, songs, finger plays, dancing, instrument playing, games and a whole lot more! Children will stretch, jump, play and dance. Classes encourage early socialization and support children's language development, fine and gross motor skills. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to participate as roll models to their little ones. 

GET MESSY TOTS ART  (Spanish)

Age: 14m-36m
If you are looking for a hands-on / get messy art class this is the one! Children will enjoy this age appropriate class where they will learn about colors, shapes, and textures through their hands. Bring an old shirt and be ready to get really messy. It will be a lot of fun! 
ART ADVENTURE (Spanish)
Age: 2-4y
This process-oriented class will introduce children to new vocabulary by way of a variety of materials and techniques. Painting, paper crafts, collages, and sculpture are some of the techniques children will explore in our classes. Children will use paint, crayons, oil pastels, clay etc. Each class will feature a unique theme such as animals, space, seasons, etc. This class is a great introduction to a structured class for young children and will help strengthen fine motor skills and develop an ability to represent the world around them. 
ACT, SING & DANCE 
Age: 2-4y
Using the imagination children will enjoy physical and vocal warm ups, theatre games, imitation, and improvisation as they become wonderful characters and create amazing story lines. As always, focusing on the process and not the result, kids will take home a beautiful experience. Ideal class to learn Spanish, new vocabulary, and work on fine and gross motor skills. 
FAMILY ART PROJECT (Spanish)
Age: Up to 3 years old
Art projects develop your child's creativity. This process-oriented class will introduce children to new vocabulary by way of a variety of materials and techniques. Painting, paper crafts, collages, and sculpture are some of the techniques children will explore in our classes. Children will use paint, crayons, oil pastels, clay etc. Each class will feature a unique theme such as animals, space, seasons, etc. This class is a great introduction to a structured class for young children and will help strengthen fine motor skills and develop an ability to represent the world around them. This class will allow your child to make friends and make a mess!! 
FUN WITH FOOD (Spanish)
Age 2-4y
In our hands-on cooking classes children will cook and eat some fun, healthy, and delicious food! Our recipes are simple, easy to follow, and easy to repeat at home. Focusing more on the process than on the result, kids will learn through preparation numbers, colors, and shapes among other themes. They will also practice reading, math, and science. Children will experience different flavors and textures! Everyone enjoys their delicious dishes at the end of the class. 

LET'S BUILD (Spanish)

Age: 2-4y
Our construction class will include build your own and decorate your own set. Children, with the help of caregiver, will have fun building and putting pieces together. As always, focusing in the process not the result, kids will take home their beautiful work. Ideal to practice Spanish, learn new vocabulary and work on fine motor skills. 

SATURDAY SPANISH SCHOOL (Beginners)

Age: 4-7y
Our Saturday Spanish School is intended for those children who are looking for a TOTAL IMMERSION Spanish Class and due to schedule conflicts cannot join our after school program. At the beginning of the cycle English will be used to facilitate the adjustment of the children and more Spanish will be used as the session continues. The morning is divided into three segments: Language, Cooking, Art. Each segment will be filled with activities where your child will learn vocabulary and develop language skills. One day projects and lots of hands-on activities will be used achieve these goals. 

SATURDAY SPANISH SCHOOL (Spanish Dominant)

Age: 4-7y
Our Saturday Spanish School is intended for those children who are looking for a TOTAL IMMERSION Spanish Class and due to schedule conflicts cannot join our after school program. All children joining this group must be Spanish Dominant Speakers (fluent in Spanish). There will be no English used in the class under any circumstance. A pre-registration interview with the family and they child will be held before joining the group. The morning is divided in 3 segments: Language, Cooking, Art. Each segment will be filled with activities where your child will learn vocabulary and develop language skills. Projects and lots of hands-on activities will be used achieve these goals. Reading and Writing skills will be introduced by age level. 

SENSORY PLAY (Spanish)

Age: 2-4yrs
Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates your young child’s senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Sensory activities and sensory tables facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore.

SCIENCE IS FUN (Spanish)

Age: 2-4y
Science happens every day. In this class children will be exposed to experimental activities and vocabulary to discuss their ideas. They will be able to use their curiosity to follow the scientific method: learn to focus on making predictions (guessing). Seeds, plants, magnets are some of the many themes in this class. This is a great introductory class for your young child.

SPANISH IMMERSION

Age: 2-3y
Our Spanish Immersion classes are a tradition at Juguemos a Cantar. Through love, respect, and lots of fun, we introduce our youngsters to a new language and guide them through beautiful preschool class. Circle time, songs, routines, art projects are some of the multiple activities that children will do during the session. 

SPANISH IMMERSION

Age: 18-24m
Our Spanish Immersion class will bring together children, moms, dads, and caregivers. Children will play and learn within an age appropriate structure. Art, games and music will be used to boost vocabulary and learning. 

STORY TIME & ART (Bilingual)

Age: 2-4y
Story Time & Art is a fun way for your child to learn a new language! Fun and well known stories will mesmerize your little ones, introduce them to new vocabulary & open up their imagination. Story time always includes at least one book and a related art project, but often includes surprises like songs, poems, and coloring pages.