Kindermusik in Savannah   announces December monthly play date theme and new December weekly classes.

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for December’s play date: “Ring-a-ling and Sing!”

Come explore the wonder of bells as we sing, play instruments, move, listen, read stories and more.

All participants receive the Kindermusik class, an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift (valued at $10) at the end of class. Class is open to newborns through 7 years old.

Class cost: $15, and siblings pay only $5. Enroll online @  www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik .

Weekly Kindermusik Classes

Brand new Kindermusik in Savannah  December themes begin Monday, December 7.

Babies meet at 9:20am for “Old MacDonald” and toddlers ages 2+ meet at 10:15am for “Silly All Over.”

Call for more info: 912.988.KEYS (5397) or enroll online at  www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik 

Piano sale

December Special only: 88 KEYS PIANO offers $100 off any piano marked over $900.00. Pianos include delivery, set up and one complimentary tuning.

All enrolled weekly Kindermusik families automatically always get an additional 10% off any piano for sale.

Make 88 Keys Piano your one stop shop for your child’s early musical education.

Instruments, singing, dancing, books, movement and more- it’s Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Ballet Theatre presents The Golden Pecan: A Prequel to the Nutcracker.

The Lucas Theatre for the Arts
32 Abercorn St. in downtown Savannah
Friday, December 4, 2015
10AM & 12:30PM

If your kids are too young or too wiggly for The Nutcracker, here’s a chance to take them to a more kid-friendly, relazed ballet.

The Golden Pecan is the prequel to the Nutcracker.

Want Tickets? Call the office: 912-897-2102

Join Heir Drosselmeyer as he travels the world looking for the golden pecan! This show is just for schools and your students will delight in the sights and sounds of Tchaikovsky’s score to The Nutcracker. The Golden Pecan is the prequel to the Nutcracker and will tell the story of how the Nutcracker became….well, a Nutcracker!

This year the show is being sponsored in part by the City of Savannah Weave-a-Dream grant, as well as a project grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts. Savannah Ballet Theatre provides educational support material before and after the show.

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The Nutcracker in Savannah

Saturday, Dec. 5 2015
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
32 Abercorn St. in downtown Savannah
2 PM & 8 PM

Purchase tickets HERE

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Nutcracker: South Carolina Ballet @ Savannah Civic Center
Nov. 28 5:30 pm
$25 to $52
5:30PM
Purchase tickets here.

Kick off the holidays by taking part in one of these Holiday Art Workshops Dec. 5 2015 @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios.

Register here. 

• Open Studio Glass/Holiday Ornament Fused Glass workshop for ages 14+ @ City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio. Pre-registration required. Register here. 
• Parent & Child Clay Ornaments workshop for ages 5+@ City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio. Pre-registration required. Register here. 
• Parent & Child Paper Ornaments workshop for ages 5+ @ City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio. Pre-registration required. Register here. 
• Everything Not Sewn. Felting workshop for ages 12+ @ City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio. Pre-registration required. Register here. 

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit cards are accepted.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

UPDATE: The train ride tickets for 2015 Savannah Santa Train are SOLD OUT! However, you can still purchase an ACTIVITIES ONLY ticket for $15 each and enjoy all of the other activities on site that day. Tickets MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!

Click here to purchase an activities only ticket.

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Registration for ‪‎Savannah‬ Santa Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum is now LIVE today Nov. 9.

Click here to register

Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum will host this fun and educational holiday experience for families in the Lowcountry on Dec. 12 2015. Visitors can enjoy crafts, face painting, hands-on learning activities, wintry treats from local vendors and of course SANTA CLAUS!

A holiday train ride with festive music will be available to the first 1,300 people who purchase tickets for this year’s event. The event is pre-registration and pre-payment only. Registration ends at 11:59 pm on Thursday, December 10. Don’t miss out on one of Savannah’s most popular holiday traditions! Register today!

For any questions about this event, please contact Kasey Johnson at kjohnson@chsgeorgia.org or at 912-677-0157.

Tickets are $15 PER PERSON OVER 18 MONTHS OF AGE.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.

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Moving trains. Free activity tables. Free crafts and remote control trucks. And at certain hours, free photos with Santa – all at Santa’s Wonderland inside Bass Pro Shop @ Savannah Mall.

Santa’s workshop with free games, crafts, activities is Nov. 14- Dec. 24 2015.

Details here.

For the Savannah schedule of when to have free photos with Santa, click here.

FREE Photos with Santa Schedule

Nov. 14-Dec. 6:
Special Hours on Preview Night Sat. November 14, 5-8PM
5-8PM Mondays-Friday
Saturdays 10AM-8PM
Sundays Noon-5PM

Thanksgiving Nov. 26
10AM-5PM

Fri. Nov. 27
10AM-8PM

Dec. 7-21
10AM-8PM Mondays-Friday
10AM-8PM Saturdays
10AM-5PM Sundays

Dec. 22-23
10AM-8PM

Dec. 24
10AM-5PM

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Preview Event & Santa’s Arrival, 5PM Nov. 14
Magical tree lighting
Unveiling of Santa’s Wonderland®
Carolers
Santa will be giving away a $25 Bass Pro Shops® gift card to one lucky winner every half-hour! 5:30-7:30pm
FREE craft and Outdoor Plush Buddy* November 18, 6-8pm
FREE cookies and McSteven’s hot chocolate*

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces its November musical monthly play dates.

The theme is “Thankful for My Family”.

Join Kindermusik Savannah for heartwarming music, family jams, stories, movement, instruments and more with your 0-7 year olds, as Kindermusik celebrates your baby’s first haven of security after birth, and society’s most basic unit: the family.

All participants receive the Kindermusik class, an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift (valued at $10) at the end of class.

This month’s play dates will be held three times, with a new time to accommodate more working parents, dads, grandparents, or whole families together.
-Wed. Nov. 18, 10am
-Fri. Nov 20, 6:20pm
-Sat. Nov. 21, 10am

Online enrollment is available now at www.88keysga.com or by calling 912.988.KEYS (5397). Spaces are limited so enroll today. All classes to be held at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale just outside Savannah.

For more info, or to visit a FREE TRIAL class, call 912.988.KEYS, emailmusic@88keysga.com, or visitwww.88keysga.com.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com/kindermusik

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Register for City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs children’s art classes & parent & me workshops for Late Fall/Early Winter 2015.

Registration info here. 

Now Registering for Late Fall/Winter Art Workshops and Classes
November 2 – December 18, 2015

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit cards are accepted.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

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Open Studio Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, November 14, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident

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Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Saturday, November 14, 1 – 3:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Glass / Holiday Ornament Fused Glass

Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. Choose from two options: a glass kit with 4 sheets to create whatever you like for $40 fee or create two holiday ornaments for $15.
$40/$35 city resident (Glass Kit)
$15/$10 city resident (2 Ornaments)

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Parent and Child: Clay Ornaments
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 12pm

Come join us for a holiday themed parent and child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn, basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
$15/$10 city resident

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Parent and Child: Paper Ornaments NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am-12pm

In this two hour parent and child workshop, students will learn how to design a variety of paper ornaments!
$15/$10 city resident

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Everything Not Sewn: Felting Workshop
Instructor: Camille Hulbert
Ages 12+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm

In this one day workshop students will learn the traditional art of felting as a non-woven or sewn fiber arts application. Students will learn basic techniques in both binding and wet felting.
$35/$30 city resident

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Annual Telfair Art Fair Nov. 14 and 15, Arty Party on Nov. 13

A free open air art fair featuring original art, activities for the family in Telfair Square, 207 W. York Street, Savannah.
Sat. Nov. 14 | 10am-5pm (Family Activities from 12pm-4pm)
Sun. Nov. 15 | 12-4pm (Family Activities from 12pm-2pm)

Telfair Art Fair – hosted by Telfair Museums – is free and open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, Nov. 15 from noon to 4 pm. The event is set up around Telfair Square and features a wide variety of original art for sale in a broad range of prices and media from 85 different artists.

FREE Children’s Art Activities

Children can engage in activities 12-4 pm on Nov. 14 and 12-2 pm on Nov. 15 in the square sponsored by Dick Blick Art Materials. This year’s activities are inspired by Telfair Museums featured exhibition Monet and American Impressionism, currently on view at the Jepson Center. The exhibit features four Monet masterpieces and artworks by many of the leading figures of American Impressionism.

Proceeds from the Telfair Art Fair go directly to the Museums’ educational programs, exhibitions and acquisitions.

For a list of children’s books about Monet & Impressionism, click here.

Related Events:

Arty Party
Fri. Nov. 13, 7 pm
Telfair Square

This event gives patrons, museum members and ticket holders a first chance to view and purchase the artists’ work while enjoying music, food and cocktails in Telfair Square. Arty Party tickets are $85 per person for Telfair members or $130 for non-members and can be purchased online at telfair.org or through Marcya Burton at 912.790.8866.

Free Family Day – Monet at the Telfair Art Fair
Sat. Nov. 14, noon-4 pm
Jepson Center

Participants will enjoy activities and the Monet and American Impressionism exhibit at this family day. Activities include: plein air painting, creating water lilies, participating in story time, learning how to mix colors, making Monet “Shrinky Dinks,” and more. For a list of children’s books about Monet & Impressionism, click here.

Impressionist Sketch Crawl
Sat. Nov. 14, 4 to 6 pm.
For ages Teen to Adult

The paintings of Monet and American Impressionism will inspire this sketch crawl as participants explore light and color. The event starts at the Jepson Center to tour the exhibit, then meets at 4 pm for sunset sketching. The event is free but registration is required.
Please contact Kip Bradley at 912.790.8823 or bradleyk@telfair.org.

For a list of children’s books about Monet & Impressionism, click here.

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If you are new to the Savannah area or are a new parent, then you need to check out Toddler Tuesdays, a fun weekly program that celebrates nature @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410.

At Toddler Tuesday, children & their parents/caretakers experience nature through themed activities including live animal encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, songs, interactive finger-play & crafts.

Oatland’s naturalist Michelle Kelly leads these exciting & educational sessions.

Program fee includes program and entrance to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and trails.

Admission rates & driving directions here.

Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.
Programs are at 10 AM & 11 AM on Tuesdays each week . Pre-registration required before 4 PM Monday prior. Call 395-1517 or register online by clicking here. 

Toddler Tuesday Program Fees for 2015:
General: $5 per child $5 per adult
Friends of Oatland Members: $5 per child, up to 2 adults FREE!

Program fee includes program and entrance to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and trails.

TODDLER TUESDAY THEMES

December 1 It’s a Small World After All—Ever looked through a microscope? We will explore the microscopic plants and animals that live in the sea that make up the base of the food chain. We will use hand lenses, microscopes and projectors to see the unseeable!

December 8 Come Rain, Come Shine— What makes the weather? Come rain, come shine: we’ll learn about clouds, wind, and the sun and how weather can be your friend, or not. Whatever the weather, we’ll be here at Toddler Tuesday learning all about it.

December 15 Run, Run as Fast as You Can— What happens when the gingerbread boy escapes around Oatland Island? We will learn all about omnivores, carnivores and herbivores and which animals would love a cookie treat and which would not. All cookie monsters are invited to come to this TT. Any special cookie request can be made upon registration.

December 22 Polar Express!— It is that time of year again to hop on the polar express. We’ll pretend to catch the midnight train to the arctic and end up polar, where we will learn all about life in this extreme environment.

December 29 Christmas Bird Count-– We will investigate which of our fine feathered friends stick around in the winter. While Audobon is conducting bird surveys all around the U.S., we will pull out the binoculars and do our own little Christmas Bird Survey.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212 Driving directions here.

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Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for all new November themes.

Babies ages newborn to 2 years old meet Mondays at 9:20am for “Zoom Baby!”.  Toddlers ages 2+ meet Mondays at 10:15am for “Down on the Ground”.

And…announcing TWO ADDITIONAL NEW CLASSES beginning in January:  Children ages 4-7 will meet Mondays at 3:50pm for “All Keyed Up”, as we study the world of keyboard instruments.

Also, a BRAND NEW Family Class will begin in January, meeting Mondays at 6:20pm.  This early evening class, open to ages 0-7 combined, is a perfect way to round out your little one’s day, have a grandparent’s weekly outing, or bring dad and mom together for an evening of family music making!

“>Experience the joy and wonder of Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old and see why in Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

For more info, or to visit a FREE TRIAL class, call 912.988.KEYS, emailmusic@88keysga.com, or visit www.88keysga.com.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com/kindermusik

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Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for all new November classes!

Babies under 2 start a new theme called “Zoom Baby” Mondays at 9:20am and toddlers ages 2+ start “Down on the Ground” on Mondays at 10:15am. Your first trial class is FREE.

Come experience the joy of making music together with your child.

All classes meet at the 88 Keys Piano studio in Bloomingdale.

For more info, call 912.988.KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com.
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Extra October playdate

Kindermusik in Savannah offers an extra play date this Saturday morning Oct. 31 at 10AM. Theme is classic toys for girls and boys.

All participants received an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a $10 gift coupon at the end of class. Tuition is $15 per child and siblings pay only $5 dollars.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com/kindermusik

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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UPDATE: The train ride tickets for 2015 Savannah Santa Train are SOLD OUT! However, you can still purchase an ACTIVITIES ONLY ticket and enjoy all of the other activities on site that day. Tickets MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. Details here.

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Mark your calendar, check it twice, because Savannah Santa Train is coming.

The highly-anticipated family event – Savannah Santa Train – is Saturday, December 12th, 2015 from 8AM until 5PM at Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum.

Pre-registration will be required.

Ticket purchase includes a short train ride between two historic buildings on site at GSRM (ride totals about 15 minutes including the spin on our historic turntable), all Santa Train activities and crafts, visits with Santa, as well as all-day admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum and sister site Savannah Children’s Museum*, which will be doing its own holiday-themed activities that day.

*Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum share a parking lot and entrance, so it is not necessary to drive to another location to take advantage of this offer

Please bring CASH for outside vendors (facepainting, food etc).

SPECIAL NEEDS GUESTS ACCOMMODATIONS: Between 3:00pm and 5:00pm, Savannah Santa Train will be having silent train rides (no bells or steam whistle) to better accommodate our visitors with special needs! Special needs visitors, whether or not they have auditory sensitivity, are welcome for this event at any time.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT GOES LIVE TO THE PUBLIC AT 9AM ON MONDAY, NOV. 9. Click here to register

Coastal Heritage Society members WILL have access to early registration (9am on Mon. Nov. 2). For more information about CHS membership, visit http://www.chsgeorgia.org/TCP/?spage=Become_A_Member

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.

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The Pooler Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group in Pooler, is hosting their 6th Annual Pooler MOPS Silent Auction on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, 6-8PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Pooler.

Auction items include restaurant gift certificates, photography services, jewelry, birthday party packages and more. With such great variety, there will be something there for everyone. This is a perfect chance to get started on your Christmas shopping.

MOPS International is a non-profit Christian organization chartered in churches of many different denominations and Christian traditions, but all share the common desire to reach out to mothers of children ages birth through kindergarten. MOPS meets twice a month to offer information on topics relevant to marriage, childrearing, and personal growth, as well as offers emotional and spiritual support. They also include several creative presentations in the schedule in addition to a joyful atmosphere for MOPS members.

Learn more at the Pooler MOPS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PoolerMOPS or the international website at www.mops.org. Feel free to call with any questions you may have.

For more information or to make a business donation, contact Jennifer Nash, 912-335-9073.

Mummies – grab your little pumpkins and come SLAM with Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah for a Halloween-themed class, 9:30-10:30AM Wed. Oct. 28 in Forsyth Park.

Newcomers welcome. First class is free.

Afterwards, join the group for a stroller-treat and potluck. Don’t forget to wear your costumes.

Learn more here. 

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Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah offers stroller fitness classes where you can S.L.A.M. (Sweat Like A Mother) five days of the week in five different locations in and around Savannah: Forsyth Park and Matilda Beasley Park in the heart of Savannah, J.F. Gregory Park south of Savannah in Richmond Hill, and Tom Triplett Park west of Savannah in Pooler, Parkside Park in Rice Hope, Port Wentworth.

Stroller Strong Moms’ seasoned instructors have a knack for finding your limits and pushing you past them.

Newcomers are welcome. First class is free.

Here’s the schedule. Check the Stroller Strong Moms web site & Facebook page for updates, as this every growing group of moms are always adding classes and events.

Forsyth Park, Savannah
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY | 9:30-10:30AM
Start in shaded grassy area next to the playground in the center of the park next to Forsyth Park Cafe.
Sign up here. 

J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY | 9:30-10:30AM
Start in grassy area next to the playground
Sign up here.

Tom Triplett Park, Pooler
TUESDAY & THURSDAY | 9:30-10:30AM
Start next to tennis court at park entrance
Sign up here.

Mother Matilda Beasley Park, Savannah
TUESDAY starting Sept. 15 | 9:30-10:30AM
Sign up here. 

Parkside Park in Rice Hope, Port Wentworth
MONDAY, THURSDAY | 9:30-10:30AM
Sign up here. 

CrossFit Steadfast (indoor)
WHEN TEMPS ARE BELOW FREEZING IN WINTER | 9:30-10:30AM (see Facebook page at 8:30AM for the decision)
Located downtown, CrossFit SteadFast provides a warm and fully equipped gym
514 Berrien St. Savannah, 31405. Street parking on Selma and Berrien.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here, www.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Children’s books about Claude Monet to help your kids get the most of out the Monet and American Impression Exhibit at Telfair Museums’s Jepson Center in Savannah. The exhibit will be on display Oct. 16 2015-Jan. 24 2016.

More information on exhibit here.

Katie and the Waterlily Pond, by James Mayhew

The Magical Garden of Claude Monet, by Laurence Anholt

Linnea in Monet’s Garden, by Christine Björkman

A Child’s Introduction to Art, by Heather Alexander

Claude Monet, by Mike Venezia

Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies, by True Kelley

Where Is the Frog?, by Geraldine Elschner

Who was Claude Monet?, by Ann Waldron

Phillipe in Monet’s Garden, by Lisa Jobe Carmack

Katie Meets The Impressionists, by James Mayhew

Color Your Own Monet Paintings (Dover Art Coloring book)

The Green Fingers of Monsieur Monet, by Giancarlo Ascari & Pia Valentinis

Monet and the Impressionists for Kids: Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities (for kids series), by Carol Sabbeth

Monet Paints A Day, by Julie Danneberg

Claude Monet: The Painter Who Stopped The Trains, by by P. I. Maltbie

Charlotte in Giverny, by Joan MacPhail Knight

A Picnic with Monet (Mini Masters) board book, by Julie Merberg & Suzanne Bober

See more books about Monet on our Favorite Children’s Books Pinterest Page here. 

Stroller Tours, Telfair Tots

Telfair Museums in Savannah has two fun & educational programs for young children – babies, toddlers & preschoolers – to visit the museum, learn and make art together.

Stroller Tours Stroller Tours 3rd Thursday of Every Month
9:30-10:15am
Telfair Museums program for the stroller set! Join Telfair Museums for a monthly gathering where parents & caregivers can enjoy a morning at the museum while also engaging infants with art. Babies thrive on dynamic environments, so each month we’ll explore a different set of artwork. There will be touchable toys for the little ones, adult conversation for you & like-minded art lovers. Finish your visit with a leisurely talk over complimentary coffee & tea in Telfair Museum’s café. Strollers, crying & older siblings are all welcome here.

MONET! – NOV. 19 2015
Paint like Monet at the Jepson Center!
Register here.

Infants from 2-18 months and adults welcome. Included with museum admission; free to members. Ten spaces are available.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER or contact Glenna Barlow at 912.790.8821.

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Telfair Tots 3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30am
Start your day with art! Once a month preschoolers aged 2 ½ – 5 and their adult companions are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Younger siblings are welcome to tag along. Come play and learn.

Activity fee is $5 per participating child; regular museum admission for caregivers. Adult members are always free.

MONET! – NOV. 19 2015
Paint like Monet at the Jepson Center!
Register here. 

CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER or contact Glenna Barlow at 912.790.8821.

The two above programs are in addition to other kids’ programs currently offered by Telfair Museums in Savannah including WCWM (What Can We Make?) & FREE Family Days offered one Saturday a month. Details here. 

FOR MORE MOMMY & ME ACTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY, CLICK HERE. 

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ArtZeum
Located in the Jepson Center
A great place to visit after school, on a rainy day, on weekends, or just anytime, the Telfair’s hands-on learning gallery and interactive exhibits provide an excellent introduction to big ideas about art. Click here to learn more.

Activity Downloads
Download activity sheets here on the educational resources page before your museum visit and explore the museum with fun and educational search activities.

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FREE Family Days (Details here.)
Telfair Museums FREE family days will be on one Saturday of each month, 1-4 PM through 2015. These events highlight a different exhibition each month and feature art-making activities for visitors of all ages.  More info here.

Free Family Day Saturdays, | 1-4pm | Free and open to the public

SAT., NOV 14
Monet at the Telfair Art Fair
Jepson Center & Telfair Square

Enjoy the Telfair Square and the Monet and American Impressionism exhibit at this inside and outside family day. Children can engage in activities in the square sponsored by Dick Blick Art Materials, try plein air painting, make water lilies, participate in story time, learn how to mix colors, and more!

SAT., DEC 12
I Have Marks to Make
Jepson Center

Help celebrate the creative spirit and the accomplishments of Savannah artists young and old at Telfair’s annual I Have Marks to Make exhibition. Exploring the empowerment of people through art, the exhibition features works by individuals with disabilities and work by others making art in rehabilitation from injury or illness. Make your own mark in drawing and painting activities led by talented local artists participating in the exhibition, and take part in a moving program of poetry readings and performances at 2 pm, followed by a reception.

Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , http://telfair.org/learn/family-programs Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE.

Register for City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs children’s art classes & parent & me workshops for Late Fall/Early Winter 2015.

Registration info here. 

Now Registering for Late Fall/Winter Art Workshops and Classes
November 2 – December 18, 2015

Registration Deadline: October 30 at noon

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit cards are accepted.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

Friday Raku Firing
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Friday, November 6, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, November 14, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident

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Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Saturday, November 14, 1 – 3:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Glass / Holiday Ornament Fused Glass

Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. Choose from two options: a glass kit with 4 sheets to create whatever you like for $40 fee or create two holiday ornaments for $15.
$40/$35 city resident (Glass Kit)
$15/$10 city resident (2 Ornaments)

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Parent and Child: Clay Ornaments
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 12pm

Come join us for a holiday themed parent and child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn, basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
$15/$10 city resident

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Parent and Child: Paper Ornaments NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am-12pm

In this two hour parent and child workshop, students will learn how to design a variety of paper ornaments!
$15/$10 city resident

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Everything Not Sewn: Felting Workshop
Instructor: Camille Hulbert
Ages 12+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm

In this one day workshop students will learn the traditional art of felting as a non-woven or sewn fiber arts application. Students will learn basic techniques in both binding and wet felting.
$35/$30 city resident

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Character Design (6 Weeks) NEW

Instructor: Adam Uhlig
Ages 9+, Tuesday, November 3- December 15, 3:45pm-4:45pm

In this class students will learn how to design their own characters! From anatomy to gestural drawing, students will learn how to build their own character with a unique story. Basic digital drawing skills will be covered as well.
$85/$80 city resident

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Join Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah this Monday Oct. 19 at the Forsyth Park 9:30AM class as they honor breast cancer awareness month

Wear either pink or a bra in support. Newcomers welcome. 1st class is free.

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

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Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah offers stroller fitness classes where you can S.L.A.M. (Sweat Like A Mother) five days of the week in five different locations in and around Savannah: Forsyth Park and Matilda Beasley Park in the heart of Savannah, J.F. Gregory Park south of Savannah in Richmond Hill, and Tom Triplett Park west of Savannah in Pooler, Parkside Park in Rice Hope, Port Wentworth.

Stroller Strong Moms’ seasoned instructors have a knack for finding your limits and pushing you past them.

Newcomers are welcome. First class is free.

Here’s the schedule. Check theStroller Strong Moms web site & Facebook page for updates, as this every growing group of moms are always adding classes and events.

Forsyth Park, Savannah
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY | 9:30-10:30AM
Start in shaded grassy area next to the playground in the center of the park next to Forsyth Park Cafe.
Sign up here. 

J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY | 9:30-10:30AM
Start in grassy area next to the playground
Sign up here.

Tom Triplett Park, Pooler
TUESDAY & THURSDAY | 9:30-10:30AM
Start next to tennis court at park entrance
Sign up here.

Mother Matilda Beasley Park, Savannah
TUESDAY starting Sept. 15 | 9:30-10:30AM
Sign up here. 

Parkside Park in Rice Hope, Port Wentworth
MONDAY, THURSDAY | 9:30-10:30AM
Sign up here. 

CrossFit Steadfast (indoor)
WHEN TEMPS ARE BELOW FREEZING IN WINTER | 9:30-10:30AM (see Facebook page at 8:30AM for the decision)
Located downtown, CrossFit SteadFast provides a warm and fully equipped gym
514 Berrien St. Savannah, 31405. Street parking on Selma and Berrien.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here, www.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano next week for a musical trip to the toy store.

“Classic Toys for Girls and Boys” is the theme for the October monthly musical playdates.

Join Kindermusik in Savannah  with your newborn to 7 year old for singing, dancing, instruments, stories and more, all centered around favorite toys that have spanned decades.

Come experience the magic and learning of Kindermusik together with your little one.

Admission is $15/child (additional siblings pay only $5). All participants receive an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs and a BONUS gift worth $10 at the end of the class.

October Kindermusik Savannah Playdates are: 

Mon. Oct. 19 at 12:15PM
Tues. Oct. 20 at 10AM
Sat. Oct. 24 at 10AM

For more info or to enroll online, visit www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik or call 912.988.KEYS(5397).

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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Fall into Fitness!

Curious about Stroller Strides, but need a little push?

Come check the group out for a week!

Join Fall into Fitness with FIT4MOM Savannah Stroller Strides for a FREE week starting Mon. Oct. 19 and ending at their awesome final Food Day event on Sat. Oct. 24.

That’s 5 classes at Savannah Mall (M,W,F) and Daffin Park (TUES, THURS) locations absolutely free. Sign up here.

FIT4MOM is the country’s largest fitness program for moms offering pre and post-natal fitness classes for every stage of motherhood.
Stroller Strides® is a stroller-based fitness program designed for moms with little ones.

Each 60-minute, total body workout incorporates power walking, strength, toning, songs and activities. Instructors are the only providers certified in pre and post-natal fitness and offer a variety of fun class formats both indoors and outdoors.

FIT4MOM also offers a free playgroup every week, moms’ nights out every month, and activities for the whole family. Great community and socializing as well as a great workout!

Come join FIT4MOM with your baby or toddler in the stroller for a great workout for all fitness levels and meet some new friends. Bring a yoga mat or towel and water.

The group works out at the Savannah Mall Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Daffin Park Tuesday and Thursday, and Hull Park (at 55th St. and Atlantic St.) on Saturday.

All classes are from 9:30 til 10:30 am.

Contact Erinhanna@fit4mom.com, 843-368-1863. Online at www.Savannah.fit4mom.com . On Facebook here 

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Kindermusik in Savannah  with 88 Keys Piano announces its October musical play date for ages newborn to 7.

This month’s theme is “Classic Toys for Girls and Boys.”

All participants receive an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift valued at $10 at the end of class.

Tuition is $15 per child; siblings $5.

Below are the class times for October. Register early, as play dates fill quickly:
Monday, October 19 at 12:15pm
Tuesday, October 20 at 10am
Saturday, October 24 at 10am

To enroll online, visit www.88keysga.com/kindermusik  or call 912-988-KEYS (5397).

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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Tiny Tots Play Date with Tummy Time Foods @ The Museum
Sat. Oct. 10, 11am-12pm

Calling all kids ages 5 & younger for the most creative culinary experience in town. Join Tummy Time Foods for our monthly “Tiny Tots Play Date” at the Savannah Children’s Museum. Kids will enjoy learning, singing and story time while making two delicious, seasonal food crafts– one to eat and one to keep.

October’s theme is “Fall Faves!”
Cost: $10 per child (CHS members) and $12 per child (non-CHS members). Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Click here.

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“School’s Out… Let’s Cook!”

Columbus Day Cooking Party
Mon. Oct. 12 @ Savannah State Farmer’s Market
Trade your pencils and books for some hands-on cooking fun.
*Tiny Tots Cooking Party (ages 5 & younger) will be at 11AM-12:15PM
*Kid’s Cooking party (ages 6 & older) will be at 1:30-3PM. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Click here  for more information.

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser