A storybook-inspired engineering challenge where families design and build a trap to catch a very clever turkey. This class supports problem-solving, building and testing, and working together as a family.

Up to age 5

Sensory Art Class: Passport to Sensory Art, Ages 3 Months to 5 Years

Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15 AM

Happy Day Play at JCC Bernikow - 2nd Floor Lounge · Fresh Kills

A traveling art adventure that visits a few different countries along with the materials and colors that come with them. This class supports curiosity, sensory variety, and early awareness of the wider world.

Ages 3 mo–5 yr

Sensory Art Class: SPICE GIRL Turkey Day Art, Ages 3 Months to 5 Years

Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15 AM

Happy Day Play at JCC Bernikow - 2nd Floor Lounge · Fresh Kills

A warm, aromatic art session using cinnamon, nutmeg, and other Thanksgiving spices as both scent and medium — with a little Spice Girl flare! This class supports smell as a sensory channel, hand strength, sensory regulation, and generational learning through song.

Ages 3 mo–5 yr

Sensory Art Class: Snowman Sensory Art, Ages 3 Months to 5 Years

Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15 AM

Happy Day Play at JCC Bernikow - 2nd Floor Lounge · Fresh Kills

A wintry art session building snowmen out of textures, shapes, and a variety of materials. This class supports shape sequencing, tactile exploration, fine motor control, and climatology in an age-appropriate way.

Ages 3 mo–5 yr

From $25

Monthly Family STEAM Class: Ice and Snow Climatology Experiments, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome - SOUTH SHORE

Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30 AM

Happy Day Play at Avis South Shore JCC · Fresh Kills

A chilly science session exploring what happens when ice melts, when salt gets added, and how snow behaves. This class supports observation, prediction, and comfort with cold and wet textures.

Up to age 5

Sensory Art Class: Gingerbread Sensory Art, Ages 3 Months to 5 Years

Fri, Dec 11 · 11:15 AM

Happy Day Play at JCC Bernikow - 2nd Floor Lounge · Fresh Kills

A baking-inspired art session with gingerbread shapes, homemade playdough, and decorating. This class supports hand strength, sequencing, and pretend play.

Ages 3 mo–5 yr

Sensory Art Class: New Year Celebration Art, Ages 3 Months to 5 Years

Fri, Dec 18 · 11:15 AM

Happy Day Play at JCC Bernikow - 2nd Floor Lounge · Fresh Kills

Close the season with sparkle, confetti, and a countdown-themed project to take home. This class supports fine motor precision, anticipation, and celebration through making.

Ages 3 mo–5 yr