Class Experience Designed for young artists approximately 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers, this process-based atelier is a shared space where art begins with touch, movement, and wonder. At the heart of each gathering is an open-ended art invitation—painting, clay, drawing, collage, or printmaking. Surrounding it, sensory exploration centers invite children to pour and transfer, scoop and sift, fill and empty containers, press and shape soft materials, and discover the textures, scents, and sounds of natural elements. Each center offers a new question: What moves? What changes? What leaves a trace? Children move freely between art-making and sensory exploration, lingering, repeating, wandering, and returning at their own pace. Their curiosity, choices, and individual rhythm shape the experience. Teachers gently introduce each invitation and support the collaboration without directing the outcome. Parents and caregivers explore and create alongside the children, modeling curiosity rather than a “right way” and sharing in the pleasure of discovery. Through this joyful and often wonderfully messy collaboration, children nurture confidence, independence, creativity, and connection. Each gathering closes with everyone coming together for a mindful breath and a gentle song—a quiet moment before carrying the day’s discoveries home.
From $135108 Montague Floor 2 · Brooklyn Heights
A cozy Friday evening for children—and a little time just for parents. Children will gather in our intimate kitchen to prepare their own dinner, alternating between personal pizzas and handmade pasta. They’ll choose their ingredients, cook together, and make a small dessert to enjoy later. After dinner and relaxed play, everyone will settle in for short animated movies before pickup.
From $2504108 Montague Floor 2 · Brooklyn Heights
At Le Meraviglie, cooking is more than following a recipe—it is a language children learn through their hands, their senses, and their imagination. In our Piccoli Chef Atelier , each Tuesday becomes a gentle ritual. Children gather in a small, consistent group to explore the kitchen as a place of discovery—mixing, shaping, tasting, and creating together. Rooted in Italian culture , our approach celebrates food as a way of connecting—to ingredients, to tradition, and to one another. Children are introduced to delicious seasonal recipes inspired by Italian cooking, where the focus is on quality, care, and the joy of making something from scratch. Along the way, they naturally absorb elements of Italian language, rhythm, and way of life—where meals are shared, time is savored, and the process matters as much as the result. Each 90-minute session is thoughtfully paced to honor this age: time to observe, to try, to make mistakes, and to try again. Through hands-on experience, children build confidence, independence, and a meaningful relationship with food. What matters most is not just what they make, but how they feel while making it—curious, capable, and part of something shared. We always end around the table, tasting together. A quiet moment of pride, conversation, and belonging. Over the course of the year, this small group becomes a little community —growing not only in skills, but in relationships, rhythm, and trust.
From $4867 Atlantic Ave · Brooklyn Heights
We invite infants and toddlers up to 3 years old to embark on a delightful sensory adventure in our inspiring atelier. This vibrant space is filled with engaging materials that encourage exploration and discovery. Little ones will immerse themselves in the textures of clay, the softness of sand, and the delightful crunch of rice while interacting with natural elements. Each sensory experience is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and foster independence, allowing children to express themselves freely and creatively. In our safe and inviting environment, children are encouraged to touch, feel, and discover the world around them. Our open-ended play invitations stimulate their senses and unleash their imagination, creating a truly enriching experience. Join us for a sensory journey that nurtures self-expression and creativity!
From $115108 Montague Floor 2 · Brooklyn Heights
Join us for a joyful culinary journey through Italy, created especially for young chefs in grades 1–3. In this 90-minute hands-on class, children will prepare real Italian dishes inspired by traditions from both northern and southern Italy—from creamy risottos to colorful handmade pasta and other seasonal favorites. Each session introduces a new recipe and invites children to measure, mix, knead, stir, and taste while building confidence in the kitchen. Along the way, they will discover the stories behind the dishes, learn a little Italian vocabulary, and experience cooking as something creative, cultural, and meant to be shared. By the end of each class, our young chefs will have prepared a delicious dinner while gaining new skills, confidence, and a growing love of cooking. *School pickup may be available for an additional fee. Please inquire about timing and options.
musicNikosKids · Brooklyn Heights
A multi-week Music Together series at NikosKids for ages 0-5, mixing songs, rhythm, and movement in a group setting. Classes meet in person over several weeks, with registered attendance for the full session. No prior musical experience is noted for caregivers or children. · Tuition: $540 (12-class semester) · Siblings: $270
From $40Atlantic Ave Treasure Trunk Studio · Brooklyn Heights
Prepare your little one for their next big step into the classroom with Toddler Time at the Trunk - A Pint-Sized Pre-Preschool Experience! This program, led by our experienced and nurturing teaching artists, will begin to gently expose your child to a classroom environment and encourage them to cultivate independent, creative connections with their peers and teachers. Through a lens of the creative and theatrical arts, we will strengthen your little learner’s social-emotional skills and start them on a path of empathetic community-building that is so important in our world today. This class is parent/caregiver attended, and packed with fun and imaginative play! Kiddos will be welcomed into our beautiful space with a morning choice-time where they will explore storybooks, toys, a costume corner, a play-kitchen, and more. Then, we will transition into circle time, accompanied by live music while we sing some of their favorite songs. We’ll discover an art project and book inside our treasure trunk and then head off to create art, eat a snack, and listen to the story of the day. Our day will conclude with a goodbye circle and songs! We hope you will join us for a season of fun, creativity, learning and growing! Ideal for ages 14-28 months.
musicNikosKids · Brooklyn Heights
A 10-week Music Together series for babies under 8 months, held at NikosKids. Classes focus on age-appropriate musical activities in a small-group setting. The series runs on a multi-week schedule, designed for registered participants. · Tuition: $480 (12-class semester)
From $60Atlantic Ave Treasure Trunk Studio · Brooklyn Heights
Act, Move, Create, and Play… Where will your imagination take you today? In this class, children will open our magical treasure trunk and go on an improvised theatrical adventure. The props and costumes inside the trunk provide the spark that inspires a new story in each class that we will create together using our voices, bodies, and imaginations. The group will dive under the sea, fly through the sky like a superhero, or tip-toe into a secret castle…all while finding clues and working as an ensemble alongside our enthusiastic and experienced teaching artists. Looking for an engaging, convenient, safe, and creative option for your kiddo in the neighborhood with school pick up options? Seek no further, because Treasure Trunk has you covered! With options Monday through Friday, your child will be safely walked from their school (drop-off options also available, if preferred!) and welcomed into a world of imagination and dramatic play, led by our talented teaching artists who are both theatrical and childcare professionals. TIMING: All days run 3:00-5:00pm, with an optional extended day from 5:00-6:00pm OUTLINE OF THE DAY: Kiddos will be walked from their school to our studio, if optional school pick up has been purchased. We will then have a snack time followed by quiet coloring and homework help (if needed). Students will then dive into their focus for the day with our specialized and engaging theatrical class. From crafting their very own props and costume pieces in our Monday class, to learning beloved musical theater songs on Tuesdays, to bringing storybooks to life on Wednesdays, to creating their very own mini musical on Thursdays, to improvising new adventures each week on Fridays - there is something for every kiddo here at Treasure Trunk. With every curriculum and focus, our program fosters a love of self expression, connectivity and confidence. Whether your child is running for center stage or is a little bit shy in the spotlight, our teaching artists create an individualized approach for engaging every kiddo in a unique and authentic way. NOTE ON PICK UPS: Pick up is only available for students registering for the full session. For instance, you must be signed up for ALL or ALL REMAINING Monday classes (or any other day) to be eligible for pick up. Drop ins are not eligible for school pick up. You DO NOT need to be registered for all days Mon through Fri to receive pick up. Once registered, you will be contacted with forms to fill out regarding your child's pick up details. To arrange a pick up, your child must be registered at least one week in advance. Please let us know if you have any questions at all!