2026 Fall Session-Wednesday Leap into Literacy
👶 Ages 3–5Course📍 Scarsdale

2026 Fall Session-Wednesday Leap into Literacy

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Wednesday 4:15PM- 5:15PM Fall Session LEAP INTO LITERACY (5 Weeks) at Our Studio in Scarsdale, NY (11/11-12/16) Explore Leap into Literacy—a joyful, play-based reading program that helps children build early literacy skills through stories, music, games, and hands-on activities. AGES 3-5 Leap into Literacy combines: -Literacy centers: Hands-on activities that build vocabulary and awareness of sounds in words. -Read-alouds: Themed stories with guided questions. -Songs & shared reading: Poems and music that explore rhythm and patterns. -Handwriting practice: Age-appropriate letter-writing activities. -Guided reading: Small-group practice with beginner books to introduce early reading skills. Meet the instructor Stefanie Borg, founder of Leap into Literacy, brings over 20 years of teaching experience in NYC public schools, Gifted & Talented programs, private tutoring, and Westchester literacy classes. Her creative, developmentally appropriate approach helps children build confidence and fall in love with books, letters, and learning. Come play, learn, and explore with us! Classes last for 60 minutes. Class Dates: -11/11, 11/18, 12/02 , 12/09 and 12/16.

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