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 is excited to introduce its newest 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.

December 18 – Color/Contrast
Discover different ways colors are combined in abstract and representational works in Savannah Collects.

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.

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 with us!

December 18 – Silver and Gold
These shiny metals aren’t just for jewelry. Take a walk with us to explore the various metals and materials used in sculptures around the museum. Then you‘ll create your own modified brass rubbings in silver and gold.

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

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

The two above new 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. 

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

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

Scribble Art Studio has been helping students produce high quality, creative work, while finding their own artistic expression since 2009. If your children have not experienced a Scribble class, register them now for one of Scribble’s early Winter classes.

Scribble has studios in Savannah & Pooler.

A sample of early Winter 2014 classes include:

MOMMY & ME: MOTHER GOOSE ART (Ages 2+);
STAR WARS LEGO ART (Ages 5+):
HOMESCHOOL ART (Ages 6+);
CLASSIC TALES: FROZEN (Ages 4+):
PORTFOLIO PREP FOR BEGINNERS (Ages 8+):
DRAWING MADE EASY (Ages 6+):
PAINTING BASICS (Ages 8+).

And many more.

See the class schedules for Savannah & Pooler studios by clicking here.

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or emailinfo@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

KINDERMUSIK Playdates @ The Jewel Conservatory Theatre, Rincon

Want to a new, fun way to meet other parents of pre-schoolers? Want your child to learn about music in an exciting new way? Come to the FREE monthly KINDERMUSIK Playdates @ The Jewel Conservatory Theatre. It is the perfect introduction to music and theatre for your 1-4 year old.

JCT Friday Playdate Oct. 24 2014 @ 10 AM

The Jewel Conservatory Theatre, 6014 HWY 21 Suite E Rincon, Ga 31326, (912) 257-0671 email jewelconservatorytheatre@gmail.com,  www.jewelconservatory.com  The Jewel Conservatory Theatre is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Join 88 KEYS PIANO, as brand new Kindermusik themes start November 3.

Come for a free visit the last Monday in October (27th) to see what it is all about.

For the month of November, babies ages 0’s and 1’s will be doing “Zoom Baby!” every Monday at 9:20am.

Bumpity-bump, zippity-zoom, babies are on the go! This unit is packed with move-move-movement, as spatial development takes focus. Activities that explore distance, speed, placement, reaching, dancing, rocking, bouncing, and wheels-on-the-bus-ing all get baby zoom-zoom-zooming to big smiles in Zoom Baby.

Toddlers ages 2’s and 3’s will be doing “Down on the Ground” every Monday at 10:15am. Get in at the ground level as you investigate critters and the outdoors, and especially things that live, grow, scurry, and bounce around!

To enroll online, visit www.88keysga.com then click on the Kindermusik tab or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

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Parent and Child Holiday Clay, Soap Making Workshop, Morning Mud for toddlers, Felt Animals, Enameling, and Intro to Tiles.

Those are just a few of the fun art classes & workshops offered this Fall/Winter 2014 @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios at 9 W. Henry St.

Register now for day & evening sessions for children, teens, and adults in all skill levels.

Sessions begin October 27 and run through December 12. Three week and six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops.

Visual arts class mediums include ceramics, glass, metalsmithing, and jewelry making. New workshops this session are Parent and Child Holiday Clay, Soap Making Workshop, Morning Mud for toddlers, Felt Animals, Enameling, and Intro to Tiles.

Cost

Class fees here. Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Credit cards are accepted.

Register

Class schedule and registration forms are available online here or by calling (912) 651-6783. Class fees here. 

Youth Workshops

Fused Glass Jewelry (2 weeks)
Instructor: Stephanie VanGeel
Ages 8+, Sat., Nov. 15 & 22, 10am-12pm
Join this fun hands-on class and learn how to layer glass to create jewelry. Students will create rings, necklaces and much more using a variety of techniques.
$55/$50 city resident

Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Sat., Nov. 22, 10-1pm
This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 2000° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a fire 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

Parent & Child Holiday Clay
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Come join us for a holiday themed parent child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn, basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
Ages 6+, Sat., Dec. 6, 10-12pm
$15/$10 city resident

Fused Glass Ornaments
Instructor: Christine Hefner
Ages 8+, Sat., Dec. 6, 10-1pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in fused glass. Students will learn basic glass cutting and fusing techniques creating a unique fused glass ornaments.
$15/$10 city resident

Youth Visual Art Classes
Teen Jewelry (4 weeks)
Instructor: Jessica Duckworth
Ages 12+, Tues. Nov 18 – Dec. 9, 4:15-5:15pm
This introductory class will teach young students the fundamentals of jewelry design. Students will work with wire wrapping, beading and other techniques to create necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
$65/$60 city resident

Bookmaking (6 weeks)
Instructor: Johanna Hickey
Ages 8+, Wed. Oct. 29 – Dec. 10, 4 -5pm
In this beginning level class, students will explore traditional and alternative bookmaking methods. The class include, designing and creating their own covers as well as several ways of binding, from adhesive to non-adhesive techniques.
$85/$80 city resident

Children’s Clay (4 weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 10-16, Wed. Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 3:30-4:30pm
This introductory clay class will teach young students the fundamentals of hand building and sculpture. Students will work with coils and slabs and a variety of glazes.
$65/$60 city resident

Morning Mud for Toddlers (3 weeks) – NEW
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 3-6, Thurs. Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 10-11am
This is a perfect pottery play date! This class will allow for a creative ceramic experience to be shared by children and their parents. The class will focus on coil and slab construction as well as different decorative techniques. Each week we will explore a new creative idea with clay.
$15/$10 city resident –per class

Felt Animals (6 weeks) – NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 8+, Thurs., Oct. 30 – Dec. 11, 4-5pm
This class will teach children the basics of sewing and embroidery in a fun and creative way! Students will learn how to work from a drawing template to recreate one-of-a-kind animals out of felt!
$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 

Here’s a FREE fun Friday activity to do with the kids: Trinity United Methodist Church’s “Fall Fridays Noon-Time Concert Series” in Savannah.

The five 30-minute concerts  – which are open to the public – will be on Fridays from October 17 to November 14.

Performances start at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary of Trinity, 225 W. President Street.

Complimentary lemonade and PERC Coffee will be served afterward.

The concerts feature a variety of professional, working musicians, many of whom are members of the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and are professional recording artists, and university professors. Performances will be recorded and possibly used for programming on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

One performance will spotlight the theremin, an electronic instrument associated with the music of 1940s and 1950s sci-fi films.

The series is sponsored by Smart & Harris Law Firm and Fairhaven Funeral Home/Hubert C. Baker Chapel.

Founded in 1848, Trinity is the oldest Methodist church in Savannah.

Fall Fridays Schedule

October 17 – Oboe and Marimba in recital
Andrew Ripley, oboe – Jesse Monkman, marimba

October 24 – Theremin Concert, Music of the Future
Richard Leo Johnson, guitar and theremin – Ricardo Ochoa, violin and theremin

October 31 – Mozart Horn Quintet
Michael Daly, french horn; Ricardo Ochoa, violin; Yvonne Johnson, viola; Hannah Brown, viola; Annelise Nelson, cello

November 7 – Songs of Kurt Weill and Music Between the Wars
Emily Grundstad-Hall, soprano; Benjamin Warsaw, piano

November 14 – Mozart Oboe Quartet
Andrew Ripley, oboe; Ricardo Ochoa, violin; Yvonne Johnson, viola; Annelise Nelson, cello

FOR MORE FREE KIDS’ EVENTS IN SAVANNAH, VISIT OUR FREEBIES PAGE BY CLICKING HERE. 

Bring your toddler or preschooler to FREE dance classes at Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, 31406.

Classes are every Thursday from 9:30A-10:15A & 10:30A-11:15A. Every child from age 3-5 is welcome.

For more FREE SAVANNAH KIDS’ EVENTS, visit our FREEBIES page by clicking here.

Expect a whole different storytime experience at the Islands & Garden City Live Oak Public libraries.

That’s because the Islands & Garden City each will have brand new, $5 million libraries this month!

Two new Live Oak Public libraries opened Tues. Oct. 14

Garden City Library: 104 Sunshine Avenue, Garden City, GA 31405
(Dean Forrest & Sunshine Avenue)

Islands Library: 50 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Savannah, GA 31410
(Whitemarsh Island Rd. & Johnny Mercer Blvd.)

Each library is 16,000 square feet. Features include:

More than 40 computers for adults and children
More than 30,000 items (books, CDs, DVDs) added to the overall collection
Extended hours of operation
—Mondays & Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
—Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Large meeting room that can accommodate 50 lecture‐style, 30 with seminar seating
Three meeting/study rooms – one for up to 10, two for up to 6
Large dedicated children’s area
—Transportation theme (trains, planes, boats, trucks) for Garden City Library
—Ocean theme for Islands Library
—Storytime room with seating space for more than 100 children on risers for optimum viewing
—Dedicated arts & crafts and activity space to foster active learning
Exterior book drop
Self‐check in & out
“Behind the Scenes” window for a glimpse into library operations
Silver LEED Designation
—Unique, energy‐saving lighting options ‐ sleek LED blade lights
—Ceilings in the central reading room are more than 20 feet high with abundant natural light
—Fully landscaped with native plantings for ease of maintenance
Covered entrance
Hands‐free restrooms

WHEN STORYTIMES & OTHER FREE KIDS EVENTS START AT THESE NEW FACILITIES, WE’LL INCLUDE THEM ON OUR EVENTS CALENDAR HERE & ON OUR FREEBIES PAGE HERE. 

Join Kindermusik in Savannah  on Mondays for parent & me classes for ages 0-3.

Free trial classes are available to all new interested families. Babies 0’s and 1’s meet Mondays at 9:20am; toddlers ages 2 and 3 meet Mondays at 10:15am. For more info call 912.988.KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com.

Also, join Kindermusik in Savannah on Tuesday Oct.21 at 10 AM for their monthly musical play date: “Classic toys for girls and boys!” Open to ages 0-7.

Enroll online today at www.88keysga.com.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

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

Baby & Me Yoga classes in Pooler

10am on Tuesdays
Age: precrawlers.
Instructor: Ann Carroll a Certified Labor Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing Teacher, and registered E-500 Registered Yoga Teacher with a special designation for pre and post natal yoga. She is honored to guide women during this empowered time of their life.

Parent & Me Yoga Classes Mondays – Savannah

10 AM-11:15AM Toddlers & Me Yoga
11:30 AM-12:45PM Infant & Me (Pre-Crawlers)

Pregnancy Yoga-Savannah

Pregnancy Yoga Rolling Series (start anytime!)
Savannah, 6-7:15pm Thursdays Pregnancy Yoga Series (sign up online) Details here.

Pregnancy Yoga Workshops
Pooler Saturday 1-3 PM. Details here.
Nov. 1

Details, Pricing & Registration for all of the above classes: www.savannahyoga.com (912) 232-2994

Savannah Yoga Center in Savannah & Pooler, 1319 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 & 111 Canal St. #101, Pooler, GA 31322 On Facebook here.
Email info@savannahyoga.com (912) 232-2994, email savannahyoga@gmail.com , www.savannahyoga.com Savannah Yoga Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 KEYS PIANO announces its October 2014 classes:

Babies 0’s and 1’s will be doing ‘Rise and Shine’ on Mondays at 9:20am.
Toddlers 2’s and 3’s will be doing ‘Marvelous Me’ on Mondays at 10:15am.
Classes begin Mon. Oct. 6.

Monthly Playdate

Join Kindermusik in Savannah for their October Monthly Playdate:  Tuesday, Oct. 21 2014 , at 10 AM.  Theme: “Classic Toys for Girls and Boys; a Musical Trip to the Toy Store!” Playdates are open to children ages 0-7; siblings pay only $5.

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

Enroll online today at www.88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).
Questions? Email music@88keysga.com.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

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Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces their October themes:

Babies ages 0’s and 1′s will begin “Rise and Shine”, focusing on making the most of mornings by establishing a loving, predictable and day to day pattern! Class meets Mondays at 9:20am beginning on October 6.

Toddlers ages 2’s and 3’s will do “Marvelous Me!”, focusing on the challenges of moving and stopping and moving again, taking turns, and focusing on a wide range of instrument sounds. Class meets Mondays at 10:15am beginning October 6.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com and click on the Kindermusik link.

All new families are encouraged to visit a free trial class the last week of September. Call 912.988.KEYS (5397) for more info or to schedule your free visit.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

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

Workout without having to find childcare.

Come to one of the Stroller Strong Moms stroller workout classes in Savannah, Richmond Hill,  Pooler  where you can get a rigorous workout with your child in tow.

Newcomers are welcome & first class is free!

FORSYTH PARK, SAVANNAH
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
9:30-10:30AM

J.F. GREGORY PARK, RICHMOND HILL
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
9:30-10:30AM

TOM TRIPLETT PARK, POOLER
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
9:30-10:30AM

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah also features 2 yoga classes per month, a (well-deserved) Moms’ Night out & race of the month.

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

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

Ready for a Pixie perfect day?

Take a peak into Tinkerbell’s magical world “In the Hollow” on Nov. 8 2014 in Savannah

Tinkerbell, along with a couple of her fairy friends, will be hosting three one-hour-long pixie parties.

Cost per child is $20 and each party is limited to 18 children.

The crafts and games will be appropriate for ages 4+ please. Activities will include:
Meet and greet with Tink and her fairy friends
Fairy games and crafts
Interactive story time
A chance to see a real fairy garden!
Tinker Tea Party
A special gift for each child
Photographer on hand to capture the special moments.

Parties will be Nov. 8 at the Talahi Island Community Center at 532 Quarterman Drive, Savannah, GA 31410.

Session 1 10 AM-11 AM
Session 2 Noon-1 PM
Session 3 2 PM- 3PM

Each party will be limited to 18 children to allow quality time with the fairies. The crafts and games will be appropriate for ages 4+ please. Tickets are $20 for children. Parents do not need to purchase a ticket, but are required to stay during the party.

The activities are appropriate for 4 & older. Three year old children are welcome to purchase tickets and attend but please realize they may need your assistance with the crafts. Two is too young for this particular event.

These fairy parties are organized by Enchant My Party in Savannah , a children’s princess party business that sends costumed-princesses to homes or party spots to entertain at your child’s regal birthday party with storytelling; singing & dancing; crafts & games.

“Like” Enchant My Party on Facebook here.

Enchant My Party, www.enchantmyparty.com, Savannah, Ga.  912.713.1253, email enchantmyparty@gmail.com 
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KINDERMUSIK Playdates @ The Jewel Conservatory Theatre, Rincon

Want to a new, fun way to meet other parents of pre-schoolers? Want your child to learn about music in an exciting new way? Come to the FREE monthly KINDERMUSIK Playdates @ The Jewel Conservatory Theatre. It is the perfect introduction to music and theatre for your 1-4 year old.

JCT Friday Playdate Oct. 24 2014 @ 10 AM

The Jewel Conservatory Theatre, 6014 HWY 21 Suite E Rincon, Ga 31326, (912) 257-0671 email jewelconservatorytheatre@gmail.com,  www.jewelconservatory.com  The Jewel Conservatory Theatre is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano invites you & your child to visit their newest location for music & motion classes!

September themes are “Bluebird Bluebird” for 0’s & 1’s meets Mondays at 9:20am. “Up in the Sky” for toddlers ages 2’s & 3’s meets Mondays at 10:15am.

Join anytime & try your first class for free! For more info., call 912.988.KEYS (5397) or visit www.88keysga.com.

To enroll, call 912-988-KEYS (5397)  or enroll online at www.88keysga.com & click on the Kindermusik link.

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Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. offers various summer kids events including: 

Summer Fun Series 2015

Mondays (June 22-Aug. 3)
10:30a: “Sizzlin’ Summer Science”
First come, first serve. Included in Admission. Space is limited
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

Tuesdays (June 23-Aug. 4)
Crafty Kids (10:30am-11:30am)
First come, first serve. Included in Admission
June
23 Alligator
30 Patriotic Hat
July
7 Sea Turtle
14 Octopus
21 Rainstick
28 Shark
August
4 Starfish
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

Wednesdays (June 24-August 5)
Arts & Crafts (10:30am-11:30am)
First come, first serve. Included in Admission
June
24 Jelly Fish
July
1 Patriotic Wreath
8 Sandcastle
15 Bird Mask
29 Tropical Fish
August
5 Horseshoe Crab
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

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Imagination Hour
Special story followed by a special craft, first come first serve. Included in Admission
Every Thursday at 10:30am

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Parents Night Out
6p-9p. Details here. 
(Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 17-August 6)
Enjoy a parents night out while the kids let their imaginations run wild playing with the museum’s fun exhibits and activity areas. Plus staff supervised arts and crafts, dinner (pizza,drink & dessert) & a fun take home craft for each child.
Geared for children age 3-9 years.
Children must be potty-trained.
Reservations highly recommended 24 hours in advance; space available basis for walk-ins.
$30 per child
Siblings and Sandbox Members only $20 per child.
($1/minute per child late pick up fee.)
Call 843-842-7645 to sign up
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Summer Camps 2015 @ The Sandbox. For ages 3-10. Details here.

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The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE LOCAL PARENT & ME ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR PRESCHOOLER, CLICK HERE. 

Visit our new Parents & Me page by clicking here  to find the latest mommy & me yoga classes @ Savannah Yoga Center; early childhood music classes; Mommy & Me art class @ Scribble Art Studio; fall baby & toddler programs @ Savannah Children’s Museum & Telfair’s Jepson Center; mommy & me ballet classes at The Ballet School in Savannah – you get the idea.

Here’s the link: Mommy & Me Programs in Savannah & the Lowcountry.

Kindermusik Savannah  with 88 KEYS PIANO starts up their fall classes on September 8 2014.

Themes will be “Bluebird bluebird” for babies and “Up in the Sky” for toddlers.

Classes meet weekly on Monday mornings beginning Sept 8.

First trial class is free.

For more info, email music@88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS (5397). To enroll, visit the Kindermusik Savannah website at www.88keysga.com.

Also, with the opening of their brand new location, Kindermusik Savannah is now are offering playdates on demand. Get some friends together, name your date and time, and have a playdate just for your group! Call for more info!

To enroll, call 912-988-KEYS (5397)  or enroll online at www.88keysga.com and click on the Kindermusik link.

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Fall art classes for kids start the week of Sept. 8 @ Scribble Art Studio in Pooler & Savannah, but kids are welcome to join in any time after the start.

Classes include Imagination Station: Anything is possible at Imagination Station. This class is designed to grow a child’s creativity & problem solving through fun foundation building projects.

There’s also Mommy & Me Mother Goose Art for ages 2 & older; Star Wars Lego Art; Cartoon Drawing; Spooky Illustrations; Classic Tales, Frozen class for ages 4 & older; Painting Basics; Portfolio Prep; & Drawing Made Easy.

Created in an Imagination Station class.

Scribble also offers Homeschool Art for ages 6 & older at both the Savannah & Pooler studios.

For the full schedule of classes & to register, click here.

Scribble in Savannah: 212 E. 37th St. Savannah,31401
Scribble in Pooler: 115 Canal St. Pooler, 31322 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ OPEN STUDIO ON FRIDAYS FOR ALL AGES

Sept. 12, 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24
OPEN STUDIO (All ages) @ Scribble Art Studio’s Savannah location, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401

With Lauren Stenger |10 AM-Noon|
Looking for something fun to do? Stop by Scribble for Open Studio!
No registration necessary, perfect for all ages.
Share some art time with your little one! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR MORE INFO, CLICK HERE.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler offers private & group art classes for kids, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble has art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Check out Savannah Children’s Museum, next to Georgia State Railroad Museum, which offers daily kids’ activities Wed-Sun. during the school year, weather permitting.

Beginning August 31st 2014, the hours at Savannah Children’s Museum will be as follows:
Sunday: 11am-4pm
Wednesday through Saturday: 10am-4pm
On Mondays that Savannah Chatham County Public Schools are not in session(including MLK Jr. Day), SCM will be open 10am-4pm.

(Summer Hours begin June 1 through Aug. 30 2015: Savannah Children’s Museum’s Summer Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 9am-2pm)

Please call 912-651-6823 for details.

Savannah Children’s Museum is opening in 2 phases. Exploration Station is phase 1 and is a unique 1 acre, 2 level outdoor exhibit area set in the ruins of a Central of Georgia Railroad building.

ADMISSION COST:
$7.50 per person ages
1 and older or
Take the Leap and purchase a 1 year Family Membership! Membership info here.

Looking for a fun place to play & learn with the kids this week? Daily programming subject to change.

Wednesdays (10AM-4PM)
Story time: 11 AM
Awesome Art: 1 PM

Thursdays (10AM-4PM)
Story time: 11 AM
Super Science: 1 PM

Fridays (10AM-4PM)
Story time: 11 AM
Hooray for History: 1 PM

Saturdays (10AM-4PM)
Family Fitness: 11 AM
Super Science: 1 PM
Awesome Art: 2 PM

Sundays (11 AM-4 PM)
Creative Crafts: Noon.
Hooray for History: 1 PM
Family Fitness: 2 PM

Program descriptions

Hooray for History: programming has been specifically designed to introduce basic historical information to young children in an age appropriate and FUN way. Generally appropriate for ages 3-8.
Family Fitness: brings the whole family together to learn about nutrition, health, and fitness in a fun and engaging way. This program is designed for children and adults to be participating together for maximum FUN and learning.
Creative Crafts : a fun program designed to allow children to create something special to take home using their imaginations and creativity. This program is generally appropriate for ages 3-12.
Story Time: (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)
Super Science (This is an experiment based science program that will introduce children to interesting science concepts through REALLY COOL investigations! This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
Awesome Art (This goes beyond crafts to teach about different medias, artists, and techniques in a child friendly way. This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)

Stay connected with Savannah Children’s Museum by liking their Facebook page here.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401, (912) 651-4292, email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Ballet School in Savannah offers classes for every age from “Tippy Toes” thru Adults.

This spacious, elegant studio in Piccadilly Square on Savannah’s Southside also has the largest ADULT and BOYS Program in the area.

Registration for Fall classes is under way. The Ballet School specializes in Classical Ballet & Traditional Character Dance. Pilates Barre Fusion, Tap, Jazz are also offered. To register, call 912.925.0903 or email theballetschool@comcast.net . Learn more here.

Special programs

Homeschool
More HOMESCHOOL classes are being created

“Mommy & Me”
8-week course Mommy & Me classes will begin Sept.9th. This fills quickly, don’t miss out

Boys’ program
Focuses on the aspects of training that are specific for the male dancer. While many of the technical requirements in ballet are the same among boys & girls, there are also those that are different for a male dancer, particularly athleticism. Classes will include strength training, injury prevention, anatomy and Pilates, Dance History & French terminology.
No dance experience required.
Details here.

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Early Dance Classes For Ages 2-5
Mommy and Me
“almost” 2-3 yrs
An eight-week program that is designed as an introduction to music and movement for the young, while accompanied by an adult. This morning class is filled with energy and full of fun for everyone.

Creative Movement 1
3 yrs
Creative Movement 1 expands a child’s creativity and coordination using music and dance in an enthusiatic environment, while maintaing structure and discipline. Our little ballerinas and danseurs attend this program one day per week.

Creative Movement 2
4 yrs
Creative Movement 2 cirriculum introduces children to primary steps, rhythm, and flexibility. This class also begins to introduce the French terminology used in Ballet.
This age group is able to participate in “Tiny Tap.”

Primary
5 yrs
This is the final level of the Children’s This class helps with body awareness, confidence, and positioning. This class prepares the young dancer for the upcoming years of technique and study.

Tiny Tap
4 yrs
Introduction to basic tap steps.

Details on all of the above here.

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Young Dancer for ages 5 & older

Ballet Preparatory Levels
Levels 1A – 3B
This is a crucial age for technical training.
Emphasis is on discipline, French terminology, correct positioning, musicality, flexibility, and strength. Standard barre and center work will be structured. Students at this level should be taking class twice a week.

Youth/Junior Jazz

Youth/Junior Tap

Youth and Junior Character Dance
Character dance is integral to much of classical ballet repertoire. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, normally from a European country and uses movements and dance which have been adapted for the theatre.

Details on all of the above here. 

The Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn Street, Suite 8, Piccadilly Square, Savannah, 31406 (912)925-0903, email theballetschool@comcast.net, www.theballetschoolsav.com  On Facebook here.  The Ballet School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

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 is excited to introduce its newest 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.

November 20 – Peeking at Portraits
Get to know the people in our paintings in the Telfair Academy.

December 18 – Color/Contrast
Discover different ways colors are combined in abstract and representational works in Savannah Collects.

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.

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 with us!

November 20 – Magic Touch
Art can be made out of all sorts of things – silver, plastic, wood, and so much more. Explore an eclectic mix of artwork in Savannah Collects and activate your sense of touch. Then use your own hands to create multi-media sculptures.

December 18 – Silver and Gold
These shiny metals aren’t just for jewelry. Take a walk with us to explore the various metals and materials used in sculptures around the museum. Then you‘ll create your own modified brass rubbings in silver and gold.

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

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

The two above new 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. 

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

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

We often hear from Pooler parents who are upset that Pooler doesn’t have many organized activities for younger kids.

Which is why we’re thrilled to tell you that Savannah Yoga Center‘s new Pooler studio will start Baby & Me Yoga on Sept. 2.

Baby & Me Yoga classes in Pooler will be at 10am on Tuesdays starting Sept. 2
Age: precrawlers.
Instructor: Ann Carroll a Certified Labor Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing Teacher, and registered E-500 Registered Yoga Teacher with a special designation for pre and post natal yoga. She is honored to guide women during this empowered time of their life.

Savannah Yoga Center’s Savannah location already has two Baby and Me Yoga classes on Monday mornings: Toddlers & Me Yoga is 10-11:15 AM; Infant & Me (pre-crawlers) Yoga is 11:30 AM-12:45 PM

Parent & Me Yoga Classes Mondays – Savannah

10 AM-11:15AM Toddlers & Me Yoga
11:30 AM-12:45PM Infant & Me (Pre-Crawlers)

Pregnancy Yoga-Savannah

Pregnancy Yoga Rolling Series (start anytime!)
Savannah, 6-7:15pm Thursdays Pregnancy Yoga Series (sign up online) Details here.

Pregnancy Yoga Workshops
Pooler Saturday 1-3 PM. Details here.
Sept. 20
Nov. 1

Details, Pricing & Registration for all of the above classes: www.savannahyoga.com (912) 232-2994

Savannah Yoga Center in Savannah & Pooler, 1319 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 & 111 Canal St. #101, Pooler, GA 31322
Email info@savannahyoga.com (912) 232-2994, email savannahyoga@gmail.com , www.savannahyoga.com Savannah Yoga Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser