Early Childhood Classes

Fall 2010 Classes

Get ready for preschool at CMOM! Small, intimate classes give adults the opportunity to observe and learn about their child’s unique learning style. All classes meet once a week and include a snack.

As part of CMOM's health initiative, classes will include activities developed with experts from the National Institutes of Health. This first of its kind health curriculum will introduce you and your child to fun strategies and activities that incorporate healthy choices into your everyday family routine! (In addition, all parents will receive specially designed activity handouts that they can use at home with their child)

See the schedule below for our current offerings and click "enroll" to download an application.

Preschool Adventures

Ages 14 months - 2 years
Explore art and science concepts using finger paints, shaving cream, balsa wood, sand, water, play dough and tempera paint. Build listening and language skills as children share ideas and practice new vocabulary in group storytime. Children work independently to find creative opportunites to build math skills through block building and serving food; social skills through dramatic play with puppets, animals and dolls; fine motor coordination through puzzles and shape sorters; and body awareness and confidence as they climb and explore in interactive classrooms. Further develop language and social skills in Circle Time with music, instruments and sensory box exploration. Classes include a snack.

Louie Miranda's Cantemos Let's Sing

Ages 6 months - 3 years
Through song, dance and storytelling, musician and educator Louie Miranda helps children explore the basic concepts of music, such as rhythm, pitch, tempo, harmony and melody. Using music from the CD Cantemos Let's Sing!, you and your child will learn innovative ways to integrate the Spanish language into your everyday life.

Daddy and Me!

Ages 2 - 3 years
Get your weekend off to a great start with special "Daddy and me" time! This exciting class is based on our popular Preschool Adventures class and includes making shaving cream sculptures, 3-D art, finger painting and block building. Each class also includes Circle Time with musical instruments, storytelling and a snack. (Available in the fall/spring only.)


Fall Classes Age Dates Day & Time Instructor Tuition Enroll
Preschool Adventures  14 – 17 months Sep 30 – Jan 27 Thu 11:15-12:30 Aaren McKen $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Preschool Adventures 14 – 17 months Oct 1 – Jan 28 Fri 9:15-10:30 Sarah Ackerman $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Preschool Adventures 18 – 24 months Sep 27 – Jan 24 Mon 9:15-10:30 Aaren McKen $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Preschool Adventures 18 – 24 months Sep 27 – Jan 24 Mon 11:15-12:30 Aaren McKen $525 member/ $650 non-member  
Preschool Adventures 18 – 24 months Sep 29 – Jan 26 Wed 11:15-12:30 Sarah Ackerman $560 member/ $685 non-member Enroll
Preschool Adventures 18 – 24 months Sep 30 – Jan 27 Thu 9:15-10:30 Sarah Ackerman $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Preschool Adventures 18 – 24 months Sep 30 – Jan 27 Thu 3:45-5:00 Sarah Ackerman $525 member/ $650 non-membe Enroll
Preschool Adventures 18 – 24 months Oct 1 – Jan 28 Fri 11:15-12:30 Aaren McKen $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Cantemos Let's Sing 6 months – 2 years Sept 29 – Jan 26 Wed 10:00-10:45 Louie Miranda $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Cantemos Let's Sing 2 – 3 years Sept 29 – Jan 26 Wed 11:00-11:45 Louie Miranda $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Daddy and Me! 2 – 3 years Oct 2 – Jan 29 Sat 10:00-11:15 Aaren McKen $455 member/ $605 non-member Enroll

About CMOM

About CMOM

CMOM inspires children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs. More »

Gala Events 

 

Thank you for making our 2010 Benefit, honoring Andy Ackerman’s 20 years as Executive Director of CMOM, a huge success! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $1.2 million to support our exhibitions, programming and outreach into the community. Watch the video shown at our event!

At the event, Honorary Chair Laurie Tisch announced a new initiative to replicate CMOM's exhibits and programs in New York City public housing. Stay tuned for more details! It’s not too late to make a difference … donate here!

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Calendar

Summer Watercolor Painting, 10:00am

ages 4 & younger

Use water color paints to create a watery summer picture.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

Clean-Up Together, 11:15am

ages 4 & younger

Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 11:30am

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

Playful Playdough , 12:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Squeeze, tap, roll and experiment with playdough!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Exploring texture, developing sensory awareness and fine motor skills needed for writing.

Summer Watercolor Painting, 1:30pm

ages 4 & younger

Use water color paints to create a watery summer picture.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

World Cultures Festival: Shofar Sculpture, 2:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the significance of a shofar (horn) used on Rosh Hashanah.  Make your own with model magic. 
 

Bubble Dance Party, 3:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Learn the Freeze Dance as CMOM educators blow bubbles around you.
Kindergarten readiness skills: Develop gross motor and listening skills
and learn to be part of a group.

World Cultures Festival: Shofar Sculpture, 3:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the significance of a shofar (horn) used on Rosh Hashanah.  Make your own with model magic. 
 

World Cultures Festival: Shofar Sculpture, 4:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the significance of a shofar (horn) used on Rosh Hashanah.  Make your own with model magic. 
 

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