The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. presents the second annual Countdown to Kindergarten. This is a celebration for rising kindergartners and their families.

FREE ADMISSION FOR RISING SOUTH CAROLINA KINDERGARTENERS!

August 15, 2014, 5p-8p. Countdown to Kindergarten provides parents with an opportunity to connect with representatives from school districts, state agencies and community to learn about available educational, health and community resources. Let the countdown begin!

About The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum

The Sandbox is an interactive children’s museum dedicated to the positive development of young children through educational play in an atmosphere that fosters family and community. Established in 2005, and located on the south end of Hilton Head Island, The Sandbox is the only non-profit play and learning center of its kind in the Low Country featuring region-related exhibits, crafts and programming specifically designed to stimulate curiosity, evoke creativity and motivate learning in children ages eight and under. For more information about The Sandbox, visit www.thesandbox.org  or call (843) 842-7645.

For more information, call The Sandbox at 843-842-7645 or e-mail crinehart@thesandbox.org .

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

You’re invited to Splash Fest 2014 at Savannah Children’s Museum , Saturday, July 26 2014, 9 AM-2 PM.

Join Savannah Children’s Museum for fun water-based programs & activities.

Last year this was Savannah Children’s Museum most highly attended special weekend.  This year they’re going all out again with fun ways to keep cool and beat the heat – art activities, science activities, and, of course, WATER activities.

All activities are included with membership or daily admission.

Featuring:
Water Wonders all day!
10:30 Story Time
11:30 Creative Crafts
12:30 Super Science
1:30 Story Time

Bathing suits may be worn under clothing. You many want to bring a change of clothing and a towel for your child. Since shoes are required, it’s highly recommend that kids don water-safe shoes to protect their feet.

Admission is $7.50 per person ages
1 and older and free for members. Summer Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM.

Savannah Children’s Museum is at 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is now registering for Fall 2014 classes beginning August 4th. Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off registration fee.

Classes available:

Wiggle Worms: 30min classes ages walking – 2yrs This “Parent and Me class” is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness, enhance fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, and muscle coordination while promoting physical, mental and social development. Music, basic gymnastics movements, and games create a fun and healthy atmosphere for you and your child.

Grasshoppers: 45 min classes ages 2-3yrs This toddler class is open to children who enjoy having parents close by and are ready to learn to follow instructions from another adult. We ask parent/guardian to assist until their child is ready to participate on their own. This class continues to enhance your child’s fine and gross motor skills, social skills, strength and coordination through the activities and obstacle courses that emphasize eye-hand coordination, climbing, hanging, jumping, running, and rolling in a fun and safe environment.

Bumble Bees : 60 min classes ages 3-4yrs This class continues to enhance and challenge your child’s physical, social and cognitive development. Basic tumbling and gymnastics skills, ball handling skills and preschool concepts are taught. Group activities, teamwork, and fun theme-based curriculum keep your child engaged and excited to participate.

Fire flies: 60 min/week ages 4-6yrs This class is designed for children in Pre-K through Kindergarten. Concepts and themes are designed to introduce and reinforce age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, and ball handling are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.

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Dragon Flies: 60 min/week ages 6-8yrs This class is designed for children in First and Second grade. Concepts and themes are designed to challenge children using age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, ball handling, and physical fitness skills are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork. .

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

FAMILY INCLUSION CLASS: (For child with special concerns and siblings ages 5-10yrs)

Guardian assists child to ensure safety during class and proper performance of activities. Great way to work skills emphasized in physical and occupational therapy in a group setting while having lots of fun. Doctor permission to participate required.

FREE TRIAL CLASSES available. Unsure your child will participate? Want to see Coach Val in action before you commit to class time? Fill out our free trial form here and try out a class at no cost.

DISCOUNTS

SouthernMamas discount: Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off registration fee.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003,www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Independence Day Friends and Family Stoller Strong Moms in Savannah Class

Come SLAM (Sweat Like a Mother) with Stoller Strong Moms in Savannah 9:30 AM this Friday, July 4th for a friends and family Independence Day class that will start at Forsyth Park and end at Ellis Square.

This special holiday class will be taught by all of the Stroller Strong Moms instructors. Bring your friends and family at no extra cost and a picnic lunch. Don’t forget swim suits for the splash pad!

Pre-enroll for your first free class by clicking here.

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

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

Live interactive butterfly display at Savannah Mall July 4-27 2014.

During July, you and your kids can watch the magic of butterflies come alive before your eyes at the center court of the Savannah Mall

The ‘Butterflies’ exhibit features over 200 live butterflies from a variety of species tucked away inside a beautiful conservatory. Open noon-8 PM Mon.-Sat. and noon-5 PM Sun.

You can enter into the conservatory and enjoy a hands-on experience with the butterflies. Friendly, knowledgeable staff will explain the life cycle of a butterfly to attendees and everyone will be able to interact with the butterflies one-on-one.

Savannah Mall will host the butterfly event July 4-27 2014.

The goal of Butterflies is to educate in a fun and safe environment. Butterflies’ strives to educate and engage youths as well as adults.

In addition to the experience of seeing, touching and interacting with an array of butterflies, you can take home one’s very own caterpillars.

Guided tours

There are also guided tours taking place every 10-30 minutes depending on traffic. One of the staff will take the group inside the conservatory and explain the stages of life between the caterpillar and butterfly. Once the guided tour is over, participants will be able to explore the conservatory on their own; interacting with up to 200 butterflies.

Cost

Admission: $3 per person and a child 8 and younger is free with the adult purchase. In addition to the conservatory, there is also a free craft activity where participants are welcome to create their very own flapping wing butterfly.

Field trips

If you’re a teacher or group who loves butterflies, there are field trip opportunities for students and other groups to experience the program in depth. With just $4 each student, or group member, gets to enjoy a 3 section field trip. The field trip is one hour and thirty minutes long with each section being a half hour. The first section consists of the wonderful experience inside the house interacting with the butterflies. The second section is a craft where everyone can learn about the parts of the butterfly, then get to make one’s own to take home. The last section is a presentation where we teach you all about the butterflies’ life cycle, parts, and some interesting fun facts. At the end of the presentation there is also an entertaining Jeopardy type game where students are engaged to answer questions about the presentation. For more information including how to make reservations, click here. 

Butterflies Gift & Educational Shop

“Butterflies!” is a one-stop-shop for everything butterfly-related. There is a retail section which encompasses a wide variety of items, from butterfly suckers to bug houses, clothing and everything in-between. In addition, everyone is welcome to Adopt-a-butterfly. For $9, you can take home the entire experience as you watch your very own caterpillars grow and hatch into beautiful butterflies.

More information on the live, interactive butterfly display here. 

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31419, (912) 927-7467, www.savannahmall.com Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 KEYS PIANO announces brand new July themes, starting next week, July 7th!

Babies ages 0′s and 1′s will begin “Nighty Night” on Mondays at 9:30am, while toddlers ages 2′s and 3′s will begin “Beach Days!” on Mondays at 10:20am.

This is your last chance to get into a summer Kindermusik class with your child, as Kindermusik will take August off from regular weekly classes and only holding their monthly play date! Weekly classes will begin again in September. Join in for some summer fun in the sun (and under the moon) for “Nighty Night” and “Beach Days”!

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

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Attention parents of children ages 0-7:

Join Kindermusik in Savannah for a free trial visit on June 30! It’s a great time to try a class to see if you’d like to join the exciting July Kindermusik classes!

For ages 0 & 1: In July, babies ages 0 and 1 will be starting “Nighty Night!” It’s nighttime, but not quite bedtime yet! Babies will explore the night through music and movement…see the moon and twinkling stars, and say hello to Wee Willie Winkie and the man in the moon. Finally, it’s time to get ready for bed….with bath time, a little playtime, and then it’s time to say Nighty Night. This class meets Mondays at 9:30am and begins July 7 and will meet every Monday in July.

For toddlers: Toddlers ages 2 and 3 will begin “Beach Days”! Breathe in that salty water and take in the wide ocean rolling in and out. Crabs are scuttling, fish are swimming, toes are wiggling and bells are jingling…this unit is filled with sun, fun and musical play. This class meets Mondays at 10:20am and begins July 7 and will meet every Monday in July.

To enroll online, or sign up for a free trial class, visit the website at www.88keysga.com and click on the Kindermusik link. Or, call 912-988-KEYS (5397).

All class sizes are limited.

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Whitemarsh Day School Summer Camp Schedule
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Under the Sea
July 14^th-18^th
There is a special celebration in store as campers learn what’s under the sea and on the shore.
Details here.
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Pirate and Princess
August 11^th -15^th
Get ready for a high seas adventure as your little pirate or princess dress the part to search for buried treasure.
Details here.

Each camp runs Monday-Friday from 9 AM-1 PM. Price is $100 each week per child and for ages 2-6. Limit of 20 kids per session. Visit Whitemarsh Day School website for more information by clicking here.

Whitemarsh Day School, 104 Penrose Dr. Savannah GA 31410, 912-659-8185 www.whitemarshdayschool.com Whitemarsh Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser/

Looking for a quality, loving preschool for your child for 2014-15?

Check out First Presbyterian Preschool in Savannah, a well-established preschool that serves children from ages 1 through pre-K and has spaces available for the 2014-15 school year. Learn more by clicking here.

Also, please read my tribute to one of the best preschools in Savannah in today’s Savannah Morning News by clicking here .

Join

It’s not too late to sign up for next week’s June Kindermusik play date!

Open to children ages 0-7: theme is “Music and Motion at the Ocean!”

Class meets Monday June 23, at 11:10am. All participants get an instrument, a download card for 10 Kindermusik songs, and a BONUS gift at the end of class! Sibling discounts offered. Sign up at www.88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS (5397).

For more info or to enroll online, visit the 88 KEYS PIANO website at www.88keysga.com then click on the Kindermusik tab or call 912-988-5397. Spaces are limited.

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Two great Puppet Workshops and Shows in the Month of June at the Puppet People studio in Savannah

Bobby Bear’s Berry Best Day workshop and show is for all ages. It will be on Friday June 20th beginning at 11 AM. For event details click here.

Soft Sculpture Puppet Making Workshop is great for Early Childcare Educators, Recreational Leaders, Scout Leaders, Art Teachers and anyone above ten years old. It will be 9 AM-1 PM Sat. June 21. Details here. 

Contact 912.355.3366, email puppets@puppetpeople.com  or visit www.PuppetPeople.com

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Savannah United Soccer is excited to bring the Early Goals toddler soccer program to families in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler and Effingham County this summer of 2014.

For Savannah United, enjoyment is central to the concept of play and is one of the major priorities in the Early Goals soccer program. As a motivational factor there is possibly none greater than the enjoyment provided by the satisfaction of the play characteristic. .

“Why we play as children is not because it is our work or because it is how we learn, though both statements are true; we play because we are wired for joy, it is imperative as human beings.”

The Early Goals program is a fantastic way to introduce your toddlers to the sports world Savannah United’s professional staff will work with the children on coordination, listening skills and introduce them to the joy of the ‘Beautiful Game’

View more information and register online by clicking here.

This summer Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah offers enhanced programming. No pre-registration required for either program.

Bird of Prey (Hunters of the Sky) Wednesdays at 11:30 AM  June 11-July 30 2014

This 45 minute raptor interpretive program offers an inspiring way to learn about birds of prey including falcons, hawks and owls. You will get a close encounter with a few of our glove trained raptors such as: Womack the peregrine falcon, Hunter the red tailed hawk, Wahoohoo the barred owl and Icarus the screech owl. You will learn how each of these animals came to live at Oatland Island Wildlife Center and the unique characteristics that allow them to survive and prosper.

Program prices Adults: $7
Children 4 – 18, seniors, and active military: $5
Children 3 and under: free
Friends of Oatland Members: $2

Live Creature Feature on Fridays at 11:30 AM June 13-Aug. 1 2014

Each week we feature some of our reptilian and mammalian friends in a 45 minute live animal encounter. Learn about the unique characteristics of each organism and how they survive and some of the challenges they face living in our human environment.

Program prices
Adults: $7
Children 4 – 18, seniors, and active military: $5
Children 3 and under: free
Friends of Oatland Members: $2

For non-Friends of Oatland Members, this fee includes your admission to the Wildlife Center. While Friends of Oatland Members generally enjoy free admission to the Wildlife Center, enhanced programming always requires an additional fee. All proceeds benefit the animals of Oatland Island Wildlife Center.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Road, Savannah, 31410 tel: (912) 395-1212
http://www.oatlandisland.org

This summer is a great time to bring your kids to The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. for the museum’s Summer Fun Series which includes fun kids’ events as well as Parents Night Out so you & your sweetie can enjoy an evening out on Hilton Head Is.

Summer Hours:
Mon-Sat.: 10-5 April, June thru August (During July, the museum will be open 1PM-5PM on Sundays.)

JUNE 23 – AUGUST 7 Kids’ events
Most events included in admission except Parent’s Night Out
Mondays | Sizzlin’ Summer Science 10:30a-11:30a
Mondays |Decorate Your Own Cupcake 1:30p-2:30p
Tuesdays | Crafty Kids 10:30a-11:30a
Wednesdays | Arts and Crafts 10:30a-11:30a
Wednesdays | Parents Night Out ($) 6p-9p
Thursdays | Imagination Hour 10:30a-11:30a
Thursdays | Parents Night Out ($) 6p-9p
Fridays | Coastal Critters with Coastal Discovery Musuem10:30a-11:30a

Click here for more details about The Sandbox’s summer events.

Parent’s Night Out!
JUNE 25 – AUGUST 7
Wednesdays & Thursdays 6-9pm
• Staff supervised play time
• Dinner (pizza, drink & dessert)
• Fun take home craft
• Geared for children 3-9
• Must be potty trained
• Reservations highly recommended
Cost: Sandbox Members $20/child, Non Members $30/first child, $20 siblings.
Click here for more details about Parent’s Night Out.

Summer Camp for ages 3-10
JULY 1 – JULY 31
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 11:30am
(Except July 4th and 23rd)
Click here for details about summer camp @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum.

Admission rates & deals

Day Rates: Adults: $6; Seniors (65+): $5; Active Military: $5; Groups of 10 plus*: $5; Children (1+): $6
(0-12 Months): Free; Members: Free

Saturday Stimulus for Locals: Locals can come play on Saturdays at The Sandbox for only $5 per person (under 1 free). A driver’s license with a “299″ zip code must be presented when registering.

Membership benefits: $75 Membership Includes: 20% discount on birthday parties. Discounts on Parent’s Night Out, and our signature events. Refer a member and receive a $10 gift certificate at The Sandbox gift shop.

Stay connected by liking The Sandbox on Facebook here.

The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, www.thesandbox.org, 18A Pope Ave. (located behind St. Andrew’s By the Sea Methodist Church), Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, Tel: 843-842-7645 email:crinehart@thesandbox.org

Summer Hours begin June 1 through Aug. 30 2014: Savannah Children’s Museum’s Summer Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 9am-2pm

Check out Savannah Children’s Museum, next to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum offers daily kids’ activities during summer Mon.-Sat., weather permitting.

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.

Mondays (9AM-2PM)
Story time: 10 AM & 1 PM
Creative Crafts 11 AM
Water Wonders 11:30-12:30

Tuesdays (9AM-2PM)
Story time: 10 AM & 1 PM
Super Science 11 AM
Water Wonders 11:30-12:30

Wednesdays (9AM-2PM)
Story time: 10 AM & 1 PM
Awesome Art: 11 AM
Water Wonders: 11:30-12:30

Thursday June 5 (9 AM-2 PM)
No daily programming will be offered today due to preparations for the 2nd Annual SCM Fundraiser and SCM’s 2nd Birthday Party. The museum WILL be open from 9am-2pm today, however. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Regular Thursdays in Summer (9AM-2PM)
Story time: 10 AM & 1 PM
Creative Crafts 11 AM
Water Wonders 11:30-12:30

Friday June 6 (9AM-2PM)
No daily programming will be offered today due to preparations for the 2nd Annual SCM Fundraiser and SCM’s 2nd Birthday Party. The museum WILL be open from 9am-2pm today, however. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Regular Fridays in Summer Mondays (9AM-2PM)
Story time: 10 AM & 1 PM
Creative Crafts 11 AM
Water Wonders 11:30-12:30

Sat. June 7 (9 AM-2 PM)
Savannah Children’s Museum’s 2nd Birthday Party!
Featuring:
-Snapology of Richmond Hill, providing a wide variety of Lego activities!
-Make your own party hat and Lego craft stations!
-A “Happy Birthday SCM” sing-along at 11am and 1pm, directly followed by yummy treats provided by Gigi’s Cupcakes!
-And lots more fun!
Regular Saturdays in Summer (9AM-2PM)
Story time: 10 AM & 1 PM
Awesome Art: 11 AM
Water Wonders 11:30-12:30

Program Descriptions:
Water Wonders: a free-play water based program in which children of all ages (this means adults too!) can cool off during the hot Savannah summer! Children may wear bathing suits during this program, but are required to put their clothes and shoes back on when the program is over.
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.)
Toddler Art ( program specifically geared to introduce toddler age children to new art-focused experiences that are highly sensory. This program is generally appropriate for ages 2-4.)

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

Hull Park Spray Pool, Ardsley Park, Savannah

Summer in Savannah means time for spray pools in Savannah parks.

Kids can enjoy a cool water experience at the park under adult supervision.

Locations include: Avondale, Hull Park, Forrest Hills, Paulsen, 38th Street Park, Savannah Gardens, and Victory Heights Parks.

Spray pool activities are available June 2 through July 25, Monday through Friday, from 10 AM-3 PM

Forsyth Park spray pool hours: Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM; Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM; and Sunday, noon. to 6 PM

Hull Park spray pool hours (55th Street & Atlantic Avenue in Ardsley Park): Saturday, 10 AM. to 3 PM

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH KIDS’ SUMMER ACTIVITIES CLICK HERE.

Kindermusik in Savannah’s new June themes begin on June 9!

Join Kindermusik for “PEEKABOO!” for 0′s and 1′s on Mondays at 9:30am, and “RHYME AROUND TOWN” for 2′s and 3′s on Mondays at 10:20am. Classes include at home materials to extend your in-class learning throughout the week!

Also, Monday, June 2 is FREE DEMO DAY at Kindermusik – visit the website by clicking here then click on the Kindermusik tab to enroll for this day of FREE DEMO CLASSES!!

Attention parents of children with special needs

Also, don’t forget that May 30 is the deadline to apply for Kindermusik’s June scholarship for special needs. One special needs child will be awarded an entire free month of Kindermusik classes with 88 Keys Piano. For a scholarship application, please email music@88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

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

Kindermusik Savannah announces their May play date: “Trains, Brains and Musical Strains”!

This event will be Monday, May 19th at 11:10am and is open to ages 0-7. Cost: $15 per child and includes the class, an instrument, a download card for 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift at the end of class. Siblings are only $5!

For more info or to enroll, visit www.88keysga.com (click on the Kindermusik tab) or call 912-988-KEYS (5397). Spaces are limited.

Attention parents of special needs children: Kindermusik is awarding one full scholarship for June Kindermusik classes to one special needs child. For more info or to apply, please email music@88keysga.com

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Looking to join a family-friendly pool this summer that doesn’t cost country-club prices? Below check out the various neighborhood pools around Savannah that are open to neighborhood residents as well as non-residents. Some – not all –  of these also offer swim lessons or have swim teams which compete with teams from other neighborhood pools.

• Magnolia Park Pool: Corner of Morgan Street and Bacon Park Drive adjacent to newly redone playground with new, unique playground  equipment. For membership info, contact Allison Johnston at 912-692-1228; More info here. FREE pool weekend May 17 & 18 2014.

• Kensington Park Pool: 101 Althea Court (just off Kensington Drive). Contact Kensigntonpool@aol.com ; More info here.

• Wilmington Park Pool: 30 South Cromwell Road. More info here.

• Isle of Hope Pool: 409 Parkersburg Road. More info here.

• Mayfair Pool: 1462 Dale Drive

Give your child the gift of an active and fun-filled summer at Maggie’s Morning School in Savannah, which has offered a hands-on, creative and child centered environment for over 30 years.

Choose from 2, 3, or 5 half or full days options June 2- Aug 1. Choose one week or all nine.

Hours: 7:30 – 6:00 full day 9:00 – 1:00 half day

Topical weekly themes invite toddlers (meaning 18 months by Sept. 1), pre-schoolers & younger elementary children to enjoy arts and crafts, music & movement, group games, story time, cooking and science, water and sensory play, dramatic play themes, and much more! The Ice Cream Truck visits every Friday. School agers will have weekly field trips. The goal is to provide each child with a safe, happy, play based childhood where they can invent, explore, and create. Come visit this NAEYC accredited school and see for yourself why Maggie’s Morning School is “The Creative Alternative.

Learn more or register by  calling (912) 352-8404 or (912) 352-8065. Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Stay connected by “liking” Maggie’s Morning School on Facebook here.

Know your Savannah-Chatham school board candidates

Maggie’s Morning School will host a “Meet and Greet” with Savannah-Chatham school board president candidate Jolene Byrne Tuesday May 13 at 6:30 PM at the school.

Maggie’s Morning School, 6610 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31405, www.maggiesmorningschool.org,  On Facebook here. (912) 352-8404, (912) 352-8065 Maggie’s Morning School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Kindermusik May themes are under way in Savannah, but it’s not too late to join in the musical fun!

Ages 0’s and 1’s: Meet at 9:30am on Mondays for “MAMA GOOSE” to celebrate the joys, rhymes and rhythms of all your favorite nursery rhymes.

Ages: 2’s and 3’s: Meet at 10:20am on Mondays for “Colors and Shapes on the Farm”.

Ongoing online registration is available ANYTIME from www.88keysga.com (click on the Kindermusik tab) or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

May 19 Playdate

There’s still room for you at Kindermusik’s May playdate: May 19, 11:10am. Playdate is open to children ages 0-7 Theme will be “Trains, Brains and Musical Strains” and will be centered around a train theme. ALL ABOARD!

FREE CLASSES FOR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

88 KEYS PIANO is offering a FREE SCHOLARSHIP for the month of June to attend Kindermusik classes.

One winner will be selected for this scholarship for a child with special needs, which includes TOTALLY free tuition and materials for June’s classes. If you have or know a child with special needs that you think would benefit from Kindermusik classes, please email music@88keysga.com and ask for a scholarship application. Deadline: Friday, May 30. Child must be ages 0-3 and must be able to attend classes on Mondays beginning June 9. Any special needs will be considered (learning, hearing, physical disability, etc.).

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

Attention Pooler parents: Savannah Yoga Center’s new Pooler location now offers an infant & me yoga class for pre-crawlers, 1:30-2:30 PM Tuesdays. Details here.

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

Savannah Yoga Center - now in Savannah & Pooler

Parent & Me Yoga Classes

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

Tuesdays- Pooler
1:30-2:30 PM Infant & Me (Pre-Crawlers)

Pregnancy Yoga

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

Yoga & Art Classes at the same time with SYC Pooler and Scribble Arts Pooler!

Details at www.thescribbleartstudio.com

Pregnancy Yoga

Pregnancy Yoga Workshops
Pooler Saturday 1-3 PM. Details here.
June 27
Sept. 20
Nov. 1

Teacher Training

Savannah location
Kid’s Yoga Teacher Training
Aug. 22-24

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

Savannah Yoga Center, 1319 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 & 111 Canal St. #101, Pooler, GA 31322
Email info@savannahyoga.com and be sure to mention the POOLER location! (912) 232-2994, email savannahyoga@gmail.com , www.savannahyoga.com Savannah Yoga Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Looking for an active Savannah moms group?

You’re invited to check out “Me and Mommy”, which will meet on Tuesday, May 13th at 10:30AM. The group will be celebrating moms!

There will be songs, a craft and a snack. This is a free event for infants through pre-school age children and their moms.

Come for a fun time to New Life Fellowship, 12915 White Bluff Rd., Savannah, GA.

For more information call Judy at 912-961-0069 or e-mail at judethr@aol.com

Sign-up at “Me and Mommy in Savannah, GA” on Facebook here.

BRING A FRIEND TO SCHOOL

On Friday, May 9, St. Andrew’s School - a private school on Wilmington Is. in Savannah –is inviting rising Pre-K through Grade 11 students to shadow a current St. Andrew’s student.  A prospective student will attend classes, be our guest for lunch and learn more about the St. Andrew’s community.

Call 897.4941, x. 452 to reserve a spot for your son or daughter.

St. Andrew’s School recently received recognition as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation. This marks the third year in a row for the Savannah private school to receive the honor.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com  St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

New Kindermusik May themes begin next week, May 5th in Savannah.

Babies newborns through age 2 will be doing “Mama Goose” at 9:30am and toddlers ages 2 and 3 will be doing “Colors and Shapes on the Farm” at 10:20am! All classes meet on Mondays.

Online enrollment is available anytime from www.88keysga.com then clicking on the Kindermusik tab or by calling 912-988-KEYS (5397). Kindermusik also offers sibling discounts.

Also, join Kindermusik for their May play date: “Brains, Trains and Musical Strains” which will be all about trains on Monday, May 19th at 11:10am!

Baby Scholarship

Lastly, Kindermusik announces its special needs baby scholarship for the month of June! One winner will receive a month of FREE Kindermusik classes in June! If you have a child that you think may be eligible for this scholarship, please email music@88keysga.com and request a scholarship application. Your child must be ages 0-3 and be available to attend Kindermusik on Mondays starting June 9.

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Kindermusik in Savannah announces brand new themes for May classes:
For ages 0 & 1: “Mama Goose.” meets Mondays at 9:30am.
For ages 2 & 3:  “Colors and Shapes on the Farm,” meets Mondays at 10:20am.

Next Monday April 28 is the last week for April’s classes, so it’s a perfect time to come for a free trial class with your child! To attend a free visit with your child, please email music@88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS (5397). For more information about Kindermusik, visit their website at www.88keysga.com , then click on the Kindermusik link.

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

Kindermusik in Savannah ‘s April once per month play date will be Monday, April 21st at 11:10am.

This month’s theme is “April showers- playdate’s OURS!!” and is open for ages 0-7.

Class cost is $15 for the first child, and $5 for any additional siblings, and includes the class, an instrument for each participant, ten Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift at the end of class!

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

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

Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Wildlife and education programs
711 Sandtown Rd.
Savannah, GA, 31410
(912) 395-1212

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. Call 395-1500

Toddler Tuesday Program Fees for 2013:
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 Topics

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.

NEW TIMES: 10 AM & 11 AM

Admission rates & driving directions here.

Toddler Tuesdays Programs sare at 10 AM & 11 AM on Tuesdays each week . Pre-registration required. Call 395-1500

Toddler Tuesday Program Fees: 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.

FOR UPCOMING TODDLER TUESDAY THEMES, CLICK HERE.

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