So many choices, which class to take?

Jen Dellafranca, owner and founder of Bubble, talks about what types of classes are great for younger kids.

Professionals in the world of Early Childhood Education have found that infants, growing tots and school-aged children acquire fascinating benefits from creative, fun, hands-on, interactive learning experiences. During these chilly winter months, why not enroll your little one in a high-quality early childhood based program that offers a wide variety of Mommy & Me (and daddy, too) classes, whether it be music, cooking, art or science exploration? Look for classes that are carefully structured, rooted in the power of positive reinforcement and designed to set children up for successful experiences in learning while gaining the confidence to take risks.

Look for classes that provide your little one the freedom to get messy while finger painting with pudding or foam paints or that believe child friendly instruments & dancing like rock stars are an absolute must for an exciting music program. Better yet, in an innovative early childhood class, your little one should get to sport a cooking apron, crack an egg into the bowl then mix & stir with excitement. Hands-on experiences like these will enhance your child’s life-long well being and provide them age-appropriate learning adventures, all while allowing them to discover the world around them. Essentially, these types of classes enhance cognitive, social, physical and emotional skills and provide an invaluable opportunity for individual expression. Mommy and Me classes can be a salvation for both parents and their children during these long winter months when it’s freezing outside and all it seems to do is rain or snow. They get both parent and child out of the house, build some structure into your day, and help you meet other parents, all while bonding with your child.

Did we mention that the best part is that the mess that comes along with toddler learning won’t be at your house! Singing nursery rhymes, shaking maracas or getting dirty in a messy art class are just a few of the many cool and unique activities seen in classes available today at various centers across Long Island. Don’t be surprised to find yourself enjoying them just as much as your child! So talk with friends, look online or check out LIParentSource.com for a variety of centers that offer innovative, hands-on creative classes for you to take. Remember to enjoy every dab of paint on your little one’s cheek, embrace & treasure the innocence of early childhood, these days go by so very fast.

The family center at Bubble offers Mommy & Me and Early Childhood Classes for children from newborn through 12 years old focusing on everything from science and language to music and cooking.  Bubble is located at 15 East Main Street in Babylon.  All class descriptions, schedules and pricing information can be found on at www.bubblelearning.com or by calling 631.587.0050.