This class provides a fun, meaningful and relevant playful learning experience for young children. We provide materials and activities that lay the foundation for *S.T.E.A.M. learning. *(S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, (A)rts, (M)ath. Children will learn concepts and practice skills through hands-on exploration and play, such as creative problem solving, critical thinking, self-regulation, pre-math and science, sensory experience, construction and more. We provide experiences with blocks and loose parts, process oriented art, sensory and science, dramatic/pretend play, and language and literacy, and more.

This sensory and science class will thrill your young children. They get to explore a variety of materials with their senses. They will explore slimy things, ooey gooey things, wet and dry things, rough and smooth things and more! They will experience chemistry and physics as they play and explore the natural materials provided. Things will go fizzle and pop, things will go fast and slow, things will roll and fly! Children will learn concepts such as absorption, displacement, measurement, cause and effect, sensory and tactile awareness, solid, liquid, suspension, drainage, conservation, volume, mass, saturation, estimation, and the learning goes on and on.

Pittsford Recreation invites parents and their little ones to share an open play time at the Pittsford Community Center. We will provide the equipment and you provide the fun! This drop-in program is designed to give children time to socialize and use their gross motor skills. This is an open play session for parents and/or caregivers to play with their children in a stimulating environment. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite toy and explore at their own pace and desire. Parent or caregiver must be present during the entire playtime. Instruction/supervision is not provided. Registration is required.

Jump in and play with friends in this class! Outside check out Outdoor soccer (weather permitting), T-BALL, Lacrosse, Soccer skills and more with so many games to try! You will be ready for summer and have fun learning skills with Coach Mary and friends! Hop to it!

*Classes will be in the gym for wet weather.

A 40-minute Mandarin & Music class designed for babies and toddlers, from birth up to age 3 years. Each week we will explore a different topic to learn new vocabulary through songs, fingerplays, and games. Come join us to sing along and move around in an Mandarin-immersion environment that is fun and friendly to families of all backgrounds and languages.

Preschool Adventures is a unique class that is designed as a non-stressful way for children to be introduced to the preschool experience. Each week is centered on a theme. The class begins with a story to introduce the children to that day’s lesson. Often we have finger-plays or a song at this time as well. Then the child and their adult will rotate through 4-5 tables which contain age appropriate crafts and activities. Everything is open ended and creative, as well as relates back to the day’s theme. We close with a large motor activity and the goodbye song. Students will be able to practice listening to a teacher, following directions, and using classroom materials in a fun environment with their parent present. Please wear sneakers and a smock or old clothes.
Please visit the instructor’s website for more information: www.preschooladventuresroc.weebly.com

PA: Baskets and Bunnies - Let's celebrate the season together! We will experiment with different ways to color eggs, and create a cute basket to carry them home in. Everyone will make their own bunny snack, listen to a story and have a hopping good time!

PA: All About Me - We will read, "I'm Gonna Like Me!", trace and decorate our bodies on paper, and make a family tree. Everyone will talk about what makes each of us unique, while exploring together.

PA: Celebrate Spring - Let’s celebrate the change of seasons by learning about the colors in the rainbow. We will make our own sculptures, windsock, and butterfly. Then we will snack on painted toast and homemade butter. Children and their adult will participate in listening to a story, using our imaginations and having fun.

PA: There's No Place Like Space - Let’s blast off to the moon! We will make rockets, a helmet, and explore space together.

PA: Celebrate Spring - Let’s celebrate the change of seasons by learning about the colors in the rainbow. We will make our own sculptures, windsock, and butterfly. Then we will snack on painted toast and homemade butter. Children and their adult will participate in listening to a story, using our imaginations and having fun.

PA: Water Science - We will read, “What Floats in a Moat,” and experiment with the way different objects react to water. Everyone will make a boat, lava lamp, and chalk prints.

PA: Are You My Mother? - Children love P.D. Eastman’s classic story about the little lost bird. In this class, we will make our own cute bird’s nests, and decorate paper eggs. We will play games and sing some songs!

PA: Bugs - Come explore the wonderful world of insects! We will learn about the different parts of these tiny creatures and go on an indoor bug hunt. We will create some eight legged art projects, make and eat a healthy “bug” snack, listen to a story and explore large and small motor activities together.

Panther Pals is a preschool aged program for ages 2-5 years. Children will enjoy discovery, play, music, arts, crafts and learning. Weekly themes as well as STEM, geography, letter and number activities allow for children to grow and learn all while having fun. The daily schedule includes fine and gross motor skill activities, outdoor time, gym time, crafts, circle and reading time. Special guests will be brought in each month to connect with our themes.

Panther Pals participants must provide current immunization records. A copy of these records must be email to Amanda at [email protected], or hand delivered on or before your child’s first day of the program.

For more information contact Amanda at (585) 248-6283.

Fun movement activities, music, games, stories, scooters, ribbon dancing and more that promote the development of gross motor skills, following directions, decision making, self-confidence and social interaction for both child and caregiver. A great preschool and Kindergarten readiness class. Wear sneakers and bring water. Note: Babies in front packs or car seats are welcome to attend. A peanut-free, individually packaged snack will be provided.

Lil’ Athletes is a fun and positive introduction to sports of all sorts (tennis, soccer, basketball, hockey, golf and more). All games and activities promote the development of gross motor skills and encourage peer interaction in a safe and non-competitive environment. This is not a parent participation class, but parents are welcome to watch from the window above the gym. Please bring water and wear sneakers. Come join the team!

Let's beat the heat by making our own ice cream! We'll also listen to a story, paint, create our own sandcastles and rotate through other "beachy" crafts and activities.

Fun movement activities, music, games, stories, scooters, ribbon dancing and more that promote the development of gross motor skills, following directions, decision making, self-confidence and social interaction for both child and caregiver. A great preschool and Kindergarten readiness class. Wear sneakers and bring water. Note: Babies in front packs or car seats are welcome to attend. A peanut-free, individually packaged snack will be provided.

Lil’ Athletes is a fun and positive introduction to sports of all sorts (tennis, soccer, basketball, hockey, golf and more). All games and activities promote the development of gross motor skills and encourage peer interaction in a safe and non-competitive environment. This is not a parent participation class, but parents are welcome to watch from the window above the gym. Please bring water and wear sneakers. Come join the team!