A SouthernMamas.com reader & her family were so impressed with the new Savannah Children’s Museum EXPLORATION STATION on the grand opening last Saturday that they are going back again this week!

We can’t wait to check it out.

The Exploration Station is an outdoor venue and water and sunscreen are strongly encouraged.

Exploration Station is a 1 acre, two level, outdoor exhibit area built in the ruins of a Central of Georgia building. Exploration Station’s goals are to connect children with nature, encourage learning through outdoor play emphasizing the importance of daily activity for a healthy lifestyle, and planting the seeds for preservation of historic buildings.

MUSEUM ADMISSION & MEMBERSHIP COSTS
General admission: $7.50 per person, ages 1 and older.

Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Sunday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Savannah Children’s Museum Exploration Station, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA, 31401. Next to Georgia State Railroad Museum

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.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is offering summer mini-camps for ages 4-7 years old. Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Summer mini-camps at Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Wilmington Is.
For ages 4-7 years old
Time: 9 AM-noon (early drop-off & late pick-up available)
3 day option (MWF) & 2 day (Mon & Wed)option available
Click here for more info & see below.

Coach Val's Tumblegym mini camps, Wilmington Island

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.

The Sandbox – An Interactive Children’s Museum , Hilton Head Is., kicks off summer fun programs.

Summer programs include Pottery classes, Cupcake Decorating, Crafty Kids, Summer Fun Craft Activity, Interactive Art Classes led by local artist Veronica Martini, Parents night Out, Imagination Hour, and Coastal Critters by Coastal Discovery Museum.

The Crafty Kids Program includes sand art, tie dye shirts, and oyster shell art. The Interactive art classes include Picture Frame Art, Sand-Hand Mosaic, and a Go Green Gator made from repurposed products.

The Sandbox is an interactive children’s museum with region related exhibits, activities and programs for children’s ages 9 years and under. There’s a toddler area perfect for the little ones who are crawling and sitting up to 3. The museum hours are Monday-Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.

The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Ave., next to St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church. For more information, call 843.842.7645 or log on to www.thesandbox.org  for information, including date and time, on these programs.

Public “J-Low & Friends” Shows!

During the Summer of 2012, Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will be hosting several showings of “J-Low & Friends” that will be open to the public!
-Think Juliette Gordon Low is “just the Girl Scout Lady?” Well, think again! Join the Puppet People for the completely true, totally not made up life story of Savannah’s own J-Low: an Artist, a Feminist, a Teacher, a Traveler, a LEADER!
Her life was so BIG, we needed a whole crew of local musicians, artists, writers, sculptures, storytellers and singers to tell it. We crammed as much adventure, laughs, heartbreak and impossible stories in to a 45 minute show as “puppetly possible!”
Dates:
– June 30th — 11:00 AM
– July 5th — 2:00 PM
– August 18th — 11:00 AM
– September 1st — 10:00 AM
* Dates subject to change and addition.*Place:The Puppet Place
3119 Furber Ave.
Savannah, GA 31404*** Mention this code: “SM006” and get 10% OFF tickets for “J-Low & Friends”***

Summer Friday Shows are BACK!

Every Friday during the Summer of 2012 Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will be preforming a puppet show, open to the public. Shows will include Back Stage Pass Tour and a Puppet Craft. Call for Reservations. Puppet shows and Puppet crafts may vary.
Fridays June 1 – August 31
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Puppet Place
3119 Furber Ave.
Savannah, GA 31404
Cost: $10 Per Person; $7 for parents
*** Mention this code: “SM006” and get $1.00 OFF each ticket for the “Summer Friday Shows”***

“Puppet Peeps Club Card”
This summer Puppet People will be introducing our “Puppet Peeps Club Card!”
Just ask for this FREE card when you come to one of the Friday show and make sure to get it stamped. After you get 5 stamps for seeing 5 shows you will be able to see the 6th for FREE! This is great for Puppet People’s regular crowd!

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 ever-popular Ms. Amy’s School of Music in Savannah is adding two more parent-and-me group classes for Summer 2012!

Toddler Tunes new classes for students from 18 mos. – 3 years are Tuesdays from 11:00-11:45 starting June 5 2012. Mixed Music Makers for students from 3 – 5 years is on Fridays from 10-10:45 AM starting on June 8 2012! These new classes are in addition to the kids’ parent-and-me classes offered on Wednesdays & Saturdays throughout the year. See the schedule below.

Email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com or 912.659.0993.

You can start your session any week including this one! Think of it as a punch card that you can use any time classes are held. For details, click here. Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Parent-and-me group music classes for Summer 2012 at Ms. Amy’s School of Music

Tuesdays (starting June 5)
11-11:45 AM (Toddler Tunes for students from 18 mos. – 3 years.)

Wednesdays (ongoing)
10-10:45 AM (Class for ages 18 months – 3 years)
11-11:45 AM (Class for ages 3-5 years)

Fridays (starting June 8)
10-10:45 AM (Mixed Music Makers for students from 3 – 5 years. )

Saturdays (ongoing)
10-10:45 AM (Class for ages 6 months – 5 years)

Ms. Amy also offers other types of music lessons: private and group music instrument lessons for piano, woodwinds, brass, voice, music discovery, and beginner guitar. Ms. Amy is currently unable to accept new students for instrument lessons as her schedule is full. If you would like to schedule a trial lesson and reserve a spot on the waiting list, please contact msamsychoolofmusic@gmail.com.

Connect with Ms. Amy’s School of Music on Facebook here. For more info, visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com, email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com , 912.659.0993, 1 ½ blocks from Daffin Park at 2421 Waters Ave. Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Telfair Museums ArtZeum at the Jepson Center has four new exhibits especially designed for preschool children and families.

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.

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 has new sessions starting  in early June 2012 in Berwick & Richmond Hill.

Berwick
FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS Tuesday June 5, AT 9:30 am
JumpBunch is offering a 8 week session beginning on June 12- July 31. The class offered will be Tuesday morning at 9:30 am located at Coastal Cathedral at 275 Berwick Blvd. in Berwick.
Cost for the 8 weeks is only $68

Richmond Hill
FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS Monday June 4 AT 9:30 am
JumpBunch is offering a 8 week session beginning on June 11– 30 July
The class offered will be Monday morning at 9:30 am located at New Life Church at 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA.
Cost for the 8 weeks is only $68

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.

JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym  on Wilmington Is. is offering a terrific Memorial Day Special on Tumblegym mini-camps: 15% off first camp, 20% off any additional camp registrations (for same student). Offer expires May 29. Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Summer mini-camps at Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Wilmington Is.
For ages 4-7 years old
Time: 9 AM-noon (early drop-off & late pick-up available)
3 day option (MWF) & 2 day (Mon & Wed)option available
$50 non-refundable deposit required a registration. Balance due by June 1.
Click here for more info & see below.

Coach Val's Tumblegym mini camps, Wilmington Island

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.

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

The Ballet School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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 790.8823 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.

Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center, 207 W York St, Savannah GA 31401 Telfair Museums are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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 : 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 in Savannah starts summer classes the week of June 25. Classes are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays – for all ages – newborn through 7 years old. It’s not too late to join this week or next online at www.88keysga.com since Kindermusik enrolls anytime. Check out a Kindermusik class at their new central location: 10-11 AM Wed. June 20 for newborns to 18 mos and 11:10am-12:10pm for toddlers 18 months to 4 years. Cost is $12 and includes the class, and take home materials.

The 6-week long summer session begins 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 20 for their 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.

JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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.

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 .

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