Sensory Play + Exploration (6-18 Months | With Parent/Caregiver | Fall | Wednesdays | 11:45 AM)
👶 Ages 6–18 mo18-week course📍 Upper West Side

Sensory Play + Exploration (6-18 Months | With Parent/Caregiver | Fall | Wednesdays | 11:45 AM)

Nov 4Nov 11
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📍Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023 Get directions ↗
🏷From $30This may be the price of one class, one month or the whole course. Check the venue's site.

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Foster your child's development in our sensory class on the Upper West Side! This immersive experience uses sensory play to help babies and toddlers build essential cognitive and motor skills through hands-on exploration. Designed as a high-quality kinesthetic learning experience for toddlers, each session promotes: Cognitive Growth: Engaging with unique materials like squishy sponges, sand, and finger paints. Motor Skill Development: Tapping, scooping, and painting to refine coordination. Social Connection: An excellent way for children and their caregivers to bond with others. Whether your little one is squishing, splashing, or painting with their toes, this class is all about the joy of discovery! Please note: This class is offered as a single session only, and each individual class must be booked before the start of the program.

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