Tiny Tots’ Programs
EARLY LEARNING
T171 | CREATIVE MINDS & BODIES JR. (Tuesday and Thursday)
Ages 2 - 3½ Years
Instructor: Brooke Yasskin
“This class will provide an enriched play based learning program where children and their parent/caregiver will be introduced to new and interesting themes and concepts every week. A variety of play centres will encourage independent and cooperative exploration. Expect developmentally appropriate crafts, books and storytelling, games and gross motor activities. Music and movement will anchor the program. The instructor will lead a lively and inclusive circle time at the start and close of each class.”
Brooke is a registered early childhood educator with a number of years of experience teaching children from ages 2 to 6. She has worked as an RECE in Pre Nursery and Nursery Schools and kindergartens in settings such as St. Clement's, the Mabin School and Holy Blossom. Her approach is child centred, flexible, warm and creative. She looks forward to working with you and your children and bringing to Armour Heights early years programs her passion and gift for educating the very young.
FITNESS, MOVEMENT & ENRICHMENT
T201 | DROP-IN, MINI-GYM AND PLAY | 2 Years to Pre-K, Monday
Instructor: Marie Diamond
This specialty program is the perfect combination of free play and structure. This class will focus on learning beginner and age-appropriate gymnastics skills in a fun and creative way. Through songs, circuits and games, your child will improve motor skills and learn to follow basic instructions. This 2-hour class will start and end with free-play time. There’s no need to rush in the morning and no worries if you can’t stay the whole class, you won’t miss the super-fun, organized play planned in the middle.
T203 | KINDERGYM | 18 Months - 2½ Years, Wednesday
T204 | KINDERGYM | 12 - 18 Months, Wednesday
T205 | KINDERGYM | 4 - 12 Months, Wednesday
Instructor: Marie Diamond
Accompanied by a parent or caregiver, children will participate in structured activities, sing-alongs and fun on the age-appropriate apparatus, led by our long-time, experienced instructor. Classes will offer creative activities for babies and their adults to enjoy together. Props, including textured balls, bubbles, scarves, streamers and puppets will encourage curiosity and stimulate the senses. Songs, parachute games, and gross-motor activities will round out the class.
T206 | DROP-IN KINDERPLAY Infants to Pre-K, Thursday
Instructor: Marie Diamond
Indoor playtime for children under the age of 4 (Pre-K) accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Enjoy unstructured play in our downstairs activity room using our kindergym equipment including slides, climbing items, tunnels, balls and ride on toys, etc. An instructor will be present to provide supervision. Everyone MUST register to participate. One sibling is allowed to accompany the registered child.
T207 | GYM SKILLS FOR LITTLE KIDS
Parent/Caregiver and Tots’ Gym for 2 to 4 year-olds Wednesday
Instructor: Marie Diamond
Come and join our exciting new program in the main-floor gym on Thursday afternoons. This program partners parents or caregivers with their tots helping your child to reach developmental milestones in a safe and structured environment. This class combines active learning and immersive play through circuit training, basic gymnastics and enjoyable games. Tots and their caregiver share in the excitement as they work through each class as partners. The tots experience stimulating exercises which range from mat activities to co-operative parachute games. Develop various skills on our bars, vault, floor and beams. Additional benefits of being involved in gymnastics at this young age are, both the opportunity to socialize with other children of the same age, and to provide children with an outlet in which to focus their incredible energy. Sharing, following simple directions and social skill development are all-important aspects of a Parent or Caregiver/Tot Program.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
T301 | TINY DANCER & ME
New Walkers to 3 Years, Tuesday
Instructor From L’Dance
This class is an introduction to creative movement and dance for little ones with their dance partner parent or caregiver. Using music, props and games, our instructor will lead a high energy class that will have you and your child dancing to the beat.
T302 | BABY TWINKLE TOES
Ages 3 - 12 Months, Tuesday
Instructor From L’Dance
Move to the music with your delighted baby in an energetic, interactive class. Songs, props and baby friendly activities will round out the experience.
T303 | LITTLE ONES LOVE MUSIC | Ages 12 – 24 Mths | Thursday
T304 | LITTLE MAESTROS | Ages 24 - 36 Mths | Thursday
T305 | MUSICAL BABIES | Ages 4 - 12 Mths | Thursday
Instructor: Ariana Ribero
Looking for a joyful, engaging music class for you and your little one? Our very talented new instructor, Ariana, is an expert in the field of early childhood musical education as well as a voice instructor and a musician. Ariana is able to play the piano, ukulele, recorder, glockenspiel and more. She was trained at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Expect songs, instruments, bouncing, marching, scarves and a variety of activities aimed at developing a sense of rhythm and a love of music.
T306 | FAMILY MUSIC & MOVEMENT
New Walkers - 3½ Years, Sunday
Instructor: Instructor from L’Dance
Enjoy a mixed age class for families where movement, music, rhymes and props will engage both adults and little ones in 45 minutes of dance and play.
COOKING
T801 | MY LITTLE CHEF (a.m.)
T802 | MY LITTLE GOURMET (a.m.)*
T803 | MY LITTLE FOODIE (p.m.)*
Ages 2 to 3-1/2 Years, Wednesday
Instructor Fati Kemahli
You and your tot will spend a fun, safe hour preparing delicious, nutritious snacks and dishes in our kitchen. Under the enthusiastic direction of our engaging instructor, you will assist your child in essential tasks like measuring, pouring, mixing, kneading, chopping and selecting ingredients. Children will explore new foods, learn a little bit about healthy eating, practise working cooperatively and end each class with a healthy, tasty treat that they can proudly say they have actually made.
*DUTY DAYS: Each parent will be required to sign up for a day to help the instructor clean up after the class.
T804 | PARENT & CHILD COOKING
Ages 3 - 5 Years, Saturday
Instructor Dylan Trevisan
Start off your weekend with a hands-on cooking experience with Chef Dylan. You and your little one will make tasty, healthy creations from scratch, measuring, mixing, chopping and pouring together. Enjoy an hour of culinary creativity with a real-life chef who knows how to make cooking a fun learning experience.
Dylan is the newest addition to our cooking program. Recently he became a culinary arts high school teacher, in addition to being a very talented chef who has worked in places as far afield as Sydney, Australia and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. He has also taught cooking classes for young children at a well known cooking school in Toronto. Dylan is known for his excellent teaching skills and his ability to engage students and introduce them to the joys of cooking.
