Gentle Separation Classes

Enroll Now for Spring 2012 Classes

CMOM’s gentle separation classes allow children and their caregivers to gradually separate at their own pace, gently preparing your child for the preschool experience. Our experienced teachers facilitate a positive, nurturing separation between child and parent/caregiver. Children gain self-confidence and independence in a safe, stimulating environment while developing the skills needed for preschool readiness. All classes 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 Steps

Ages 2 - 3 years
In this class, your child will explore, investigate, socialize and build trusting relationships with his or her peers and teachers. Experienced and nurturing teachers guide children through a series of activities including art, music, science exploration, movement, dramatic play and group story time. This class meets once a week.

Preschool Prep

Ages 2 – 3 years
Providing the same wonderful learning opportunities and activities as Preschool Steps, this class is held twice a week for a more intensive preschool experience.

Spring Classes Age Dates Day & Time Instructor Tuition Enroll
Preschool Prep 2-3 years Jan 30 - Jun 13 Mon & Wed 9:15-10:30 Sarah Ackmerman $1,225 member/ $1,475 non-member Enroll
Preschool Prep 2-3 years Jan 31 - Jun 14 Tue & Thu 9:15-10:30 Aaren Kokubun $1,225 member/ $1,475 non-member Enroll
Preschool Steps 2-3 years Jan 30 - Jun 11 Mon 11:15-12:30 Sarah Ackerman $595 member/ $720 non-member Enroll
Preschool Steps 2-3 years Jan 31 - Jun 12 Tue 11:15-12:30 Aaren Kokubun $630 member/ $755 non-member Enroll
Preschool Steps 2-3 years Feb 1 - Jun 13 Wed 3:45-5:00 Aaren Kokubun $630 member/ $755 non-member Enroll
Preschool Steps 2-3 years Feb 2 - Jun 14 Thu 11:15-12:30 Sarah Ackerman $595 member/ $720 non-member Enroll
Preschool Steps 2-3 years Feb 3 - Jun 15 Fri 9:15-10:30 Aaren Kokubun $630 member/ $755 non-member Enroll

 

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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

Animal Stampers, 10:00am

Use animal stamps and colorful ink to create a wild picture.  
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: developing color and shape recognition, process of creations and skills needed for writing.

Clean-Up Together, 11:15am

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

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 11:30am

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.

Mural Wall Painting, 12:00pm

Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall with your friends.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

Eco Art & Design: Wild Wolf Puppet, 12:00pm

Learn about how wild wolves live and why they are important to our world. Make a wild wolf puppet with moveable legs.

Animal Stampers, 1:00pm

Use animal stamps and colorful ink to create a wild picture.  
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: developing color and shape recognition, process of creations and skills needed for writing.

Eco Art & Design: Wild Wolf Puppet, 2:00pm

Learn about how wild wolves live and why they are important to our world. Make a wild wolf puppet with moveable legs.

Presentation: The Truth about Wild Wolves: The Atka Traveling Ambassador Wolf, 2:00pm

The program will include an awe-inspiring, up-close encounter with this important but misunderstood predator. Families will learn about the history of wolves in the United States, the importance of wolves in a healthy ecosystem, and the efforts to save these magnificent creatures for future generations.  Presented by the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem, NY
 

Mural Wall Painting, 2:30pm

Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall with your friends.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

Eco Art & Design: Wild Wolf Puppet, 3:00pm

Learn about how wild wolves live and why they are important to our world. Make a wild wolf puppet with moveable legs.

Eco Art & Design: Wild Wolf Puppet, 4:00pm

Learn about how wild wolves live and why they are important to our world. Make a wild wolf puppet with moveable legs.

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