Join us for the KIN in the Park Series — a joyful community experience designed for young children and the people who love them. Each community gathering features music, movement, play, and connection in a warm and welcoming playground setting. Families can enjoy engaging activities, sing-alongs, movement games, sensory play, art, storytelling and opportunities to connect with other families in the community. Perfect for young children to explore, play, and create meaningful memories together. Spaces are limited, and advance booking is encouraged. We can’t wait to play with you in the park! All Playdates are hosted by the Dawn Lesley Stewart (Founder of KIN & Perry School) Please RSVP to reserve your space. Only 1 reservation per family is needed.
Ages 3 mo–6 yrCourse
artFrom $50
KIN MOVE - Pathway 1
KIN by Perry School · West Village
KIN MOVE is an energetic, developmentally grounded movement program designed to support babies and toddlers as they build strength, coordination, balance, and body awareness through joyful, purposeful play. Each class features a thoughtfully designed environment with soft climbers, tunnels, balance elements, and push toys that encourage rolling, crawling, climbing, walking, and jumping at each child’s own pace. Guided songs and caregiver participation weave in rhythm, language, and social interaction, while cooperative sport games, creative movement activities, and classic parachute games build early teamwork skills and spark pure joy. KIN Move celebrates every milestone—from first rolls to confident running—laying the foundation for lifelong physical literacy, confidence, and a love of movement.
Ages 12 mo–2 yrCourse
scienceFrom $50
KIN THINK — Pathway 1
KIN by Perry School · West Village
KIN THINK is where little minds get very busy. Designed especially for children 12–24 months, this playful, hands-on class introduces early literacy, math, problem-solving, building, and big ideas in ways that feel natural and exciting to a young toddler. Through The Stewart Method™, children begin exploring whole-word reading , seeing and recognizing meaningful words—including their own names—as language begins to come alive. In early math, we focus first on quantity before numerals , helping children understand what one, two, three and more actually mean before connecting those quantities to written numbers. Children build, stack, connect, sort, match and problem-solve using blocks, interlocking materials, puzzles and other carefully selected hands-on materials. These experiences strengthen spatial awareness, fine-motor coordination, concentration and early reasoning while giving children the freedom to experiment and discover. Our THINK curriculum also introduces a constantly growing world of knowledge—from shapes, colors and textures to animals, nature and simple science concepts. Books, music, movement and conversation are woven throughout so that learning remains joyful, social and developmentally appropriate. At this age, children are capable of absorbing an extraordinary amount. Our goal isn’t to push them ahead—it’s to meet their curiosity, keep up with them, and give them more to think about. Ages 12–24 months • Caregiver accompanied • Drop-in friendly
Ages 12 mo–2 yrCourse
From $680
KIN AFTER — MOVE, THINK, STUDIO & MUSIC (2 hours)
KIN by Perry School · West Village
Ages: 2-5 years Length/Time: 120 minutes • 3:00-5:00 PM Format: A standalone afternoon program, not connected to Pathways. Weekly Schedule: Monday to Friday Pricing: 2 days/week - $680/month 3 days/week - $930/month 4 days/week - $1,080/month 5 days/week - $1,100/month Description: KIN Afters is an independent afternoon program for ages 2–5, offering a balance of art, music, movement, and problem-solving. Children may attend with or without a parent, depending on age and readiness. Includes: KIN MUSIC (Nurtures rhythm, melody, and expression from the very first months. Rooted in Perry School’s signature Musical Toolbox, children sing, move, and explore real instruments in joyful, hands-on ways that strengthen language, listening, and social connection.) KIN THINK (Sparks curiosity and early problem-solving through hands-on exploration. It helps young learners develop focus, creativity, and a love of discovery — all in a joyful, multi-sensory environment) KIN STUDIO (Sensory-rich, project-based experience inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Children dive into hands-on explorations with art materials, sand, water, clay, and natural objects — learning through touch, play, and creativity.) KIN MOVE - Designed to strengthen gross motor skills, coordination, and confidence. It lays the neurological foundation for focus, problem-solving, and resilience — all while children have fun in a supportive, nurturing environment. Special Offer: Families who commit to 3 months (Fall 2026 Semester) in KIN Afters receive a 10% tuition discount.
Ages 2–5Course
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