B23 Winter Session Class Descriptions
(2023 January 3- February 17)
Educational Playgroups
Join us for an interactive playgroup that includes a circle time, process playtime and family engagement to create an impactful early learning group experience. Age-appropriate books and parent interaction to focus on early-literacy and social and emotional development. (Funded by EEC and Ipswich Public Schools)
(These Groups are held inside at lower level in Ipswich Town Hall)
Tuesdays 9:30-10:15am 24-36 months
Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am 12-17 months
Friday 9:30-10:15am 18-24 months
New Baby Group (Ages 0-12months)
This group is devised to celebrate parents (and their babies) with their successes and challenges with a new child. Come meet local parents in this welcoming, relaxed environment to discuss child development. (Funded by EEC and Ipswich Public Schools)
Tuesdays 11:00am-12:00pm (This Group is held inside at Ipswich Town Hall lower level)
Educational Explorers (3 & 4 year old's not heading to kindergarten in the fall)
This preschool program will allow your little explorers to enjoy weekly themed stories, crafts, recipes, and movement opportunities. This group will allow your child to focus on early-literacy and appropriate development skills. (Funded by EEC and Ipswich Public Schools)
Wednesdays 11 am (This Group is held inside at Ipswich Town Hall lower level)
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!! (children entering kindergarten in the fall)
Is your child entering kindergarten in the fall of 2023? As your child fast approaches school age you may be wondering if they have developed the skills necessary to be successful in this new and challenging part of their childhood. Let us help them get ready! Join us for fun filled workshops where children will practice Kindergarten Readiness skills. We will focus on a different skill that is important for Kindergarten Readiness. (Funded by EEC and Ipswich Public Schools)
**Please note; when signing up for this group you will be registering for both the winter and spring sessions**
Wednesdays 3:30 pm (This Group is held inside at the Ipswich Town Hall lower level)
Playground Pals (Ages 18mo-36mo)
Playground Pals group encourages your child’s socialization, language and motor development while visiting different playgrounds throughout Ipswich. Each month the group will meet at a different playground, where they will be given the opportunity to explore their new surroundings, practice their gross motor skills and socialize with peers. As the group winds down, your child will have the opportunity to sit for a story and sing songs while having a water break. This Group is held in conjunction with Northeast Arc. (Funded by EEC and Ipswich Public Schools)
Thursday 10:00-11:00am
Baby Play Friday (Ages 12mo-17mo/early walkers)
Come play with us as we ignite the simple nature of play through your baby's eye (ears, nose, mouth, fingers and toes too!). Each week, we'll engage your little one's need for exploration and independence through age appropriate sensory activities, process art, early literacy & more. We'll also introduce sensory bin use/play, strengthen fine motor skills and practice social skills with new friends. This class is appropriate for new or early walkers. (Funded by EEC and Ipswich Public Schools)
Fridays 11:00-11:30am (This group is held inside at the Ipswich Town Hall lower level)
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