The Ballet School, Piccadilly Square, 10010 Abercorn Ext. Suite 8, Savannah 31406. Tel. 912.925.0903. The Ballet School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center in Savannah has fantastic kids’ activities in May including the fun themed family make with their popular weekly, What Can We Make? program. “Paper Dolls”, in conjunction with the Juliette Gordon Low exhibit at the Telfair Academy. 

WCWM? (What can we make?)
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays / 10 am – 2pm / Jepson Center’s Melaver Studio
Explore your creative side with inspiring activities utilizing recycled materials, found objects, and traditional art supplies. Free to members and to visitors with paid admission. Walk-ins welcome, but attendance is limited to 12 participants at a time. For more info, call 790.8821 or click here.

Also don’t forget: The Jepson’s Toddler Third Thursday for May 17 will meet at 10 am at the Owens Thomas House at 124 Abercorn Street Savannah, 31401 for a featured living history tour and scavenger hunt.
10–11:30 AM Thurs. May 17

Toddler Third Thursdays are great for parents, grandparents, and caregivers with pre-school children. Designed especially for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their adult companions, this program allows toddlers to explore artwork from Telfair exhibitions and complete a fun-filled art project relating to their tour. This coming Thursday, May 17^thparents and toddlers will meet at the Owens Thomas House for a featured Living history tour. Toddlers will experience the home with characters dressed in period dress.

 Toddler Third Thursday Registration and adult supervision required. Call 790-8823 or click here to register. Enrollment is $5 per child. Adult admission is FREE for museum-members and $12 for non-members. Sponsored in part by JCB, Inc.

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Telfair Museums announces the opening of four new exhibits especially designed for preschool children and families.

You are invited! Telfair Museums opening celebration will take place on Saturday, May 19 beginning at 11 am, with activities in the ArtZeum and museum studios continuing through 2 pm.

Admission is free to families during this event, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Telfair Academy Guild.

The ArtZeum is in the Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, 207 W York St, Savannah GA 31401 More info here.  Telfair Museums are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Looking for active summer classes for your little one?

Coach Val’s Tumblegym has just the thing in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment! Their experienced staff will keep your little one moving while having a great time.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym  provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds. Their curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class.

Children “Build More Than Muscles” through group games, obstacle courses, music activities and more.

Testimonial:
“Coach Val,
You’re doing a WONDERFUL job with the kids! I did a lot of gymnastics and music classes with my boys when they were little, and your class is by far the best one I’ve seen. You do a great job of engaging the little ones while throwing in plenty of creative learning exercises. Ella absolutely loves the class, and I agree, she’s gained lots of skills in a short time!”
- Misty H. from Savannah

Please “like” Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Facebook here to keep up with latest news and specials.

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

Classes available this summer:
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.

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

Additional Programs Available for Summer (see website here for details)
Cartwheel basics: ages 5-8yr olds. Skills, drills, and strengthening to learn how to do a cartwheel! (Several other basic tumbling skills will also be practiced)
Sport Readiness Training: ages 6-10yr olds. This class is a perfect opportunity for your child to increase strength, speed and agility with this age-appropriate circuit training course. Ideal for kids who play (or want to join) football, soccer, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, and baseball.
Inclusion class: Adult, child with special needs (ages 5 – 10), and siblings – Contact for more information.

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.

Mention you saw on SouthernMamas.com site, and annual registration fee of $25 will be waived. New customers – register with a friend and both receive additional $10 off class or camp.

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.

Have you taken your kids to see an Angela Beasley’s Puppet People show yet? It’s a Savannah tradition. Here are two upcoming Puppet People shows at  The Puppet Place in Thunderbolt .

“Beyond the Moss Curtain”
OPEN SHOW TO THE PUBLIC -
Come see what the tourists are raving about!
This show takes you on a journey “BEYOND THE MOSS CURTAIN” straight to your heart! Comedic host, Miss Moscelyne, the “moss fairy” dishes out good gossip from way back when to the present day. This musical variety show, featuring people-size puppets, highlights some of Savannah’s most colorful characters. You’ll meet founder General Oglethorpe, pirate Captain Flint, Girl Scout founder, Juliette Low, songwriter Johnny Mercer, witchy Meter Maids, Palmetto Bugs and even Paula Queen! Ya’ll come to Thunderbolt and see the refreshing creativity of our local artists and performers for a truly unique entertainment experience.
Sneak Peek for Locals with a special price $15.00
Please call for Reservations-
912.355.3366
7 PM Saturday, April 21st
The Puppet People Party Place
3119 Furber Avenue
Savannah, GA 31405

MONTHLY PUBLIC SHOW on the National Day of Puppetry
Angela Beasley’s Puppet People Presents “3 Pigs of Huge Proportions & the Teeny Tiny Wolf!”
Bring the family and follow along as Puppet People tells the classic story of the 3 Pigs!
**Includes Studio Tour and Mom and Me Puppet Making**
Saturday, April 28th
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
The Puppet People Party Place
3119 Furber Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
$10 per person

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

88 KEYS PIANO is excited to announce their BRAND NEW location for Kindermusik classes beginning this May: the NEW Rody’s Music at 7700 Abercorn, just north of Mall Blvd. A beautiful and bright dedicated NEW Kindermusik space with state of the art sound provided by Audio-Video Warehouse. Come join Kindermusik for some summer musical fun!

Kindermusik will be offering three different summer sessions, including two short one-week summer classes starting on May 29, and June 4. Also, another 6-week long summer session beginning on June 25. Classes will be offered for ages newborn through 7 years old, so please click here for more info.

All class sizes are limited so enroll today!

Details on classes offered:

Newborns to 2 years old:
“Peek A Boo, I love you!” and “Busy Days”

2-4 year olds:
“Marvelous Me” , Outside my window” and “Zoo Train!”

4-6 year olds:
“Jazz Kitchen”, “Feel the Music” and “On the Road!”

5-7 year olds:
“Tell Me A Tale”

Family Time (0-7 year old siblings combined):
“Our Kind of Day”

All class costs include classes, home materials, instrument and CD for the class. All enrollments also include unlimited make-ups, to meet your busy summer plans!

Enroll today at www.88keysga.com! (click on the Kindermusik link on the 88 Keys Piano home page).

New program: Kindermusik playdates

88 KEYS PIANO  also will be offering one-time Kindermusik playdates on Wednesday, June 6th.

10-11am newborns to 20 month olds
11:10-12:10 – toddlers 18 months to 3.5 years old.

Kindermusik playdates are one-time classes for parents and children together. Playdates last one full hour and consist of 15 minutes of an instrument “petting zoo”, plus home materials of a download card from play.kindermusik.com and an age-appropriate instrument. Pre registering is required – classes are only $12 which include home materials.

Join 88 KEYS PIANO on June 6 for our brand new kindermusik playdates!!

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

Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children & families throughout the US and India. JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori & many more locations.

JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is has new sessions starting soon in Berwick & Richmond Hill.

Berwick
JumpBunch is offering a 8 week session beginning on April 10- May 29. The class offered will be Tuesday morning at 9:30 am at Coastal Cathedral, 275 Berwick Blvd. in Berwick. Cost for the 8 weeks: $70

Richmond Hill

JumpBunch is offering a 8 week session beginning on April 16- June 4th. The class offered will be Monday morning at 9:30 am at New Life Worship, 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA.  Cost for the 8 weeks: $70

JumpBunch Details

Each week, JumpBunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage, the goal is to build confidence and coordination.

Some of the fun sports JumpBunch offers are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!!

JumpBunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.

Enroll online now here or call 912-445-0312.
Check out  Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah on Facebook here

If you have any additional questions, please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312.

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Make plans to take your child to Telfair museums Toddler Third Thursday April 19. This month’s theme is “ART PREPAREDNESS.”

Designed especially for pre-schoolers and their adult companions, Toddler 3rd Thursday allows toddlers to explore artwork from Telfair exhibits and complete a tour-related art project.

On Thursday April 19, toddlers and their parents will tour the Juliette Gordon low exhibit at the Telfair Academy and create their own sketchbooks and traveling water color kits.
▪ 10—11:30am
▪ Ages 3-5 & parent or guardian
▪ $5 per child. Adult admission is FREE for museum-members and $12 for non-members

Registration and adult supervision required. Call 790-8823 or click here to register. Enrollment is $5 per child. Adult admission is FREE for museum-members and $12 for non-members. Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

“Sounds of Spring” with Music Alive!
The members of MusicAlive! bring stories to life through string and wind instruments playing classical music. Children are also invited to get some hands-on experience in the instrument “petting zoo.” Live Oak Public Libraries presents this special Project 440 program through a partnership with the Curtis Institute of Music and the Savannah Music Festival.
Tuesday, March 20
10:30 a.m. – Bull Street Library
12:30 p.m. – West Broad Library
Wednesday, March 21
10 a.m. – Hinesville Library
12:30 p.m. – Pooler Library
Thursday, March 22
10:30 a.m. – Springfield Library
12:30 p.m. – Thunderbolt Library
4 p.m. – Islands Library
6 p.m. – Southwest Chatham Library
Wednesday, March 21
10 a.m. – Hinesville Library
12:30 p.m. – Pooler Library
Thursday, March 22
10:30 a.m. – Springfield Library
12:30 p.m. – Thunderbolt Library
4 p.m. – Islands Library
6 p.m. – Southwest Chatham Library

For branch addresses, click here.

Free Spanish Story to help children learn how to speak Spanish

Spanish Story Time for Children. Wednesday, March 28 11:00-11:45 AM. Your children will have lots of fun learning Spanish through story and song! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday through May at Bilingual Speech Therapy & Language Center, 9100 White Bluff Road, Suite 202. Parents just call or email us to reserve a spot for your child. Call Lorena Luna-Bradfield M.S. CCC/SLP at 912.335.8486 or email llbradfield@gmail.com. For more info, visit www.bilingualspeechtherapy.net . For Ages 3 and up. Free.

We love Angela Beasley’s Puppet People - a true Savannah treasure. If you haven’t taken your kids to a Puppet People show, now is the time. Check out this upcoming kids’ shows at The Puppet Place in Savannah: “Bobbie Bear Beary Best Day”

It will be a Puppet People Pantomime, a puppet show without words, that tells a story through action and music. Bring your own favorite Bear or stuffed toy to join in the Teddy Bear Parade and to dance with during the show.

Friday, March 23 at 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM at The Puppet Studio, 3119 Furber Ave. Savannah, 31404

$6 PER PERSON (Includes Puppet show and interactive studio tour)
For more info call 912-355-3366

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The popular Mommy and Me program at the newly renovated University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island will be March. 3, 10, 24 & 31, 2012. Time: 10 – 10:45 am.

The March series is entitled “Animal Homes”. These sessions will focus on habitats where marine animals live. The four main habitats of focus will be oyster reefs, salt marshes, oceans, and tidal pools. This program will give students the opportunity to learn which animals live where. Games, stories, songs, and role playing will be some of the activiti…es offered to help children ages 0-4 learn about where the animals in the aquarium live.

Mommy & Me are programs for toddlers age 1-4 years old. These programs encompass a variety of learning techniques that allow for the development of motor skills, understanding different shapes, sizes, weights, and movements among a variety of marine animals native to Georgia waterways, and the ability to identify the difference between fish, crabs, turtles, and invertebrates. All programs include hands-on experiences with different animals, arts and crafts, a story time, and a game.

Mommy & Me will take place in four-week sessions on Saturdays this March and April/May from 10-10:45 AM. Email fish@uga.edu . Limit 20 participants per program and advance registration is required by calling (912) 598-2496 or by emailing

Cost:
Non-season pass holder: $12/child-parent pair; additional children $6/child
Season pass holder: $10/child-parent pair; additional children $5/child

For a full 4 Week Session:
Non-season pass holder $40/child-parent pair (additional children $18/child)
Season Pass holder $34/child-parent pair (additional children $16/child)
For more info, click here.

Time to register for youth Spring 2012 soccer with Savannah Celtic.

There is still time to sign up. You can do so here:

Bigger Micro Program
The Wilmington Islands program is booming. Last season, Savannah Celtic had 5 U6 teams and 5 U8 teams on the island. This year, both programs are at 6 and 6 and the calls are POURING in every day for them.  Savannah Celtic even added a U10 team that practices on the island.

Schedule Change
 This season, EVERYONE (including Bloomingdale) will come to Savannah for the final weekend of games, May 19 & a big awards ceremony. An added perk is that your teams will get to play a team they didn’t play during the rest of the season.

Start Date
Games will start March 24, giving everyone plenty of time to practice.

Bloomingdale Addition
There’s a new Bloomingdale Micro program this season, headed by Jeff Storey-Pitts with 5 teams in U6 and 5 at U8. Jeff is full time with Celtic and is a Nationally Licensed Coach.

New Island Director
Ciara Thomas will be running the program on the islands this season.  She is the GK for the SCAD women’s soccer team and has already talked several of her teammates into helping her out.

Here’s a timeline of this coming SPRING Season.

Feb. 3 to March 1
Registrations will remain open until the start of March, however teams will already be formed and practicing. If you want your child on a specific team or you want them to get started with everyone else, Savannah Celtic suggests registering in the next week.

March 24
Games are slated to begin. There will be NO GAMES on St. Patricks Day, March 17th.

If you are already registered but need to pay, please mail your check to:
Savannah Celtic FC
PO Box 14207
Savannah, GA 31416

If you need to register still, please click here. For the various discounts offered & payment plans, click here

If you have questions, please email celitc@savannahceltics.com

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This Preschool Caterpillar Youth Workshop at Studio S.P.A.C.E in Savannah sounds adorable!

Studio S.P.A.C.E. invites preschoolers ages 4 – 6 to experience the Youth Workshop, Preschool Caterpillar. This educational workshop is Sat. Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Cultural Affairs Department at 9 W. Henry St.

Preschool Caterpillar is inspired by the popular children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. For only $10, preschoolers will create a 3D caterpillar and butterfly utilizing a variety of mediums. Instructor Layla Mayville will instruct students about the lifecycle of a caterpillar to a butterfly.

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” follows a caterpillar as it eats its way through a wide assortment of food before pupating and emerging as a butterfly. The book also features educational themes that correspond with counting, metamorphosis, and art. It has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and has been described as one of the greatest childhood classics of all time.

For more information, please call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts .

FOR MORE KIDS ART CLASSES OFFERED AT S.P.A.C.E., click here.

About S.P.A.C.E.: S.P.A.C.E. is Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education. Located at 9 West Henry St., Savannah 31401, S.P.A.C.E. houses the offices of the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs as well as a public gallery, a 100-seat black box theatre and art and ceramics studios. For more info, visit www.savannahga.gov/arts .

The SPRING 2012 schedule for Savannah Celtic’s toddler soccer program – called Early Goals - will be posted on Fri. Feb. 10 (probably around noon). Registrations will not be open, however. Savannah Celtic wants everyone to get a chance to view the schedule, talk it over with their families before signing up. The signups will open at noon on Monday, February 13th.

Registrations are first come, first serve. In the past, Savannah Celtic’s Early Goals has had sessions fill up in a matter of minutes, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible if there is only 1 session that works for you. Get your friends to sign up too, because Savannah Celtic won’t hold a spot.

Payment is required within 3 weeks of signing up to secure your spot. This way, Savannah Celtic isn’t holding spots for players who don’t plan on playing, and at the same time turning away players who are itching to get out there. Those details will be included in your confirmation email once you sign up.

For more info, click here.

The popular Mommy and Me program at the newly renovated University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island starts on Saturdays in February: Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25th. Time: 10 – 10:45 am.

Mommy & Me are programs for toddlers age 1-4 years old. These programs encompass a variety of learning techniques that allow for the development of motor skills, understanding different shapes, sizes, weights, and movements among a variety of marine animals native to Georgia waterways, and the ability to identify the difference between fish, crabs, turtles, and invertebrates.

The programs include hands-on experiences with different animals, arts and crafts, a story time, and a game.

Mommy & Me will take place in four-week sessions on Saturdays this February from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. These programs have a limit of 20 participants/program and advance registration is required by calling (912) 598-2496 or by emailing fish@uga.edu. More info here.

Programs will include hands-on experiences with different animals, arts and crafts, a story time, and a game.

Cost
Non-season pass holder: $12/child-parent pair; additional children $6/child
Season pass holder: $10/child-parent pair; additional children $5/child

For a full 4 Week Session
Non-season pass holder $40/child-parent pair (additional children $18/child)
Season Pass holder $34/child-parent pair (additional children $16/child)

To reserve a spot for your toddler today please call (912) 598-2496 or email fish@uga.edu .

University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, 31411, www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium/

For families who wish to increase and support their Spanish skills while interacting with their baby or toddler. Ages 0-5.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah has 3 new juvenile bobcats on exhibit. Come check out these active, playful youngsters. Oatland Island is open 362 days a year including MLK Jr. Day Mon. Jan. 16.

Oatland’s popular weekly Toddler Tuesdays programs Jan. 10 returns after holiday break. Details below.

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

Admission rates & driving directions here.

Toddler Tuesdays return Jan. 10 2012 at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.
Programs at 10 AM & 11 AM Tuesdays. Pre-registration required. Call 395-1500

Toddler Tuesday Program Fees for 2011-2012:
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 January 2012

January 10, 2012: Happy “Mew” Year! – Join Oatland as they welcome a new year by learning about Oatland’s feline friends the Bobcats. They may be short on tails but not on personality! During this program, the group will take a walk so be sure to bring your stroller or wagon.

January 17, 2012: Our Bushy-tailed Friends: Squirrels! – Scurry to Oatland Island to learn about those frisky, furry tailed rodents, squirrels, as we celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day. We will sing songs, read a book, and do a squirrel painting craft. Be sure to bring your strollers as we will be taking a walk to look for squirrels along the trails.

January 24, 2012: Dragon Lizard – Welcome the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar by meeting Oatland’s resident “dragon” Dyno the broad head skink and making your own lizard dragon to take home.

January 31, 2012: A Different type of Hog – Trot on in to Oatland as we celebrate Ground Hog day learning about another kind of hog, our resident pig, Streaker. We will take her a treat and learn about our porcine friend.

FREE Spanish story time by a licensed teacher!
Come to the Richmond Hill YMCA for a fun, energetic story time with crafts, singing, dancing, sign language, and stories by the only Spanish instructor at Savannah Technical College.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.

For families who wish to increase and support their Spanish skills while interacting with their baby or toddler. Ages 0-5