The Children’s School @ St. John’s Church in Savannah is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year for children ages 12 months through 5 years.

The Children’s School is a non-profit organization dedicated to the social,
spiritual and intellectual needs of young children.

• 2, 3, and 5-day week programs, 9AM – 1PM
• Nurturing professional teaching staff
• Bright, spacious classrooms with latest learning aids and equipment
• Individualized lessons to reach the needs of each student
• Weekly chapel, music, art, and science programs provided for all ages
• Summer Programs Offered

School’s Philosophy

The school is committed to providing a Christian environment for young children. The Children’s School teachers  believe that each child should develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in order to be a well-rounded individual. The primary goal of the school is to develop children who are confident, motivated, creative, and eager to learn.

School’s Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to develop a foundation for future learning. The program recognizes the individual growth and development of each child and provides stimulating and challenging activities that enhance gross and fine motor skills. The Children’s School strives to create an atmosphere of excitement for learning in a carefully structured, yet relaxed and safe environment. Chapel, music, art, science and physical education are a part of the program each week. Social skills are emphasized throughout the program.

For more information, please call the school at 912.232.1225 or visit
www.stjohnspreschool.org. On Facebook here.

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The Children’s School, 27 W Charlton St. Savannah, 31401
(912) 232-1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org, www.stjohnspreschool.org, On Facebook here The Children’s School at St. John’s Church is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Fall 2017 registration is now open for Do-Re-We early childhood music education classes in Savannah

Register online here for the Fall 2017 session that runs Sept. 11-Nov. 20 2017.

Do-Re-We music & movement sessions incorporate the philosophy  Zoltan Kodály with early childhood learning theory and methodology.

Each week, you and your child will spend 30 minutes engaging in songs, bounces, games, and music-making classes tailored to her development level. While you giggle, dance, and sing, your baby will be developing early skills vital to healthy brain development.

Your instructor, Rebecca Flaherty, is a classically-trained musician with a master’s degree in voice performance, and Kodály I certification.

​Week 1: September 11
Week 10: November 20
​*Classes will not meet the week of October 16
Tuesdays
9:30 – 10AM Toddlers (13-24 months)
10:15 – 10:45AM 2-3 Years
​11AM- 11:30AM 4-5 Years
11:45AM-12:15PM Infants​
​Thursdays
9:30 – 10AM Infants (0-12 months)
10:15 – 10:45AM Toddlers (13-24 months)
​11 – 11:30AM 2-3 Years

Location
White Bluff Presbyterian Church
10710 White Bluff Road
​Savannah, GA

Siblings are welcome in class; please list them so that Mrs. Becca can have enough materials for them to participate.

Questions? Call or text 912.398.7800.

Stay connected and see photos of Do Re We classes on Facebook here. 

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Congratulations to the Class of 2017 @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island with over $1.6 million in merit and talent scholarships (excluding HOPE) for 41 seniors!

About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

NEW: Beginning in Fall 2017, St. Andrew’s offers FREE A.M. bus service with centralized pick up locations in Sandfly and on Skidaway Island.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Please join Kids Spanish Exchange in Savannah for a FREE open house event this Saturday June 3, 3-5PM @ Ms. Amy’s School of Music, 2305 Habersham St.

Kids Spanish Exchange offers Spanish immersion classes for children in Savannah & surrounding areas.

Thanks to your committed patronage, Kids Spanish Exchange has hired a new teacher to expand their schedule and reach.

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a summer camp, make plans to attend this event.

There will be many activities that will give you an idea of what class will be like and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and talk to teachers.

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Spanish Immersion Summer Camps 2017 

Kids Spanish Exchange will have Spanish Immersion Summer Camps in Savannah, Richmond Hill and Whitemarsh Island. Keep the kids learning over the summer AND get a few hours to yourself.

Classes for ages 3-6 & 7-12.

REGISTER: Email kidsspanishexchange@gmail.com or call 719.502.7685

Visit Kids Spanish Exchange Facebook page HERE for FREE Spanish learning resources for kids.

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2017 Summer Dance Camp @ The STUDIO, Savannah
See the variety of summer camp programs offered @ www.thestudiosav.net/dance-camp.html

Dance Camp for ages 3-10 offers ballet, acros, jazz, contemporary, acting, choreography, games, arts & crafts
July 18-July 21 Mon.-Fri.
Daily themes include: Princess Party, Summer Splash, Disney Movies, On Broadway, Color War
FULL DAY (9AM-3PM)
Daily Rate $55
Weekly Rate $250
HALF DAY (9-12 or 12-3)
Daily Rate $30
Weekly Rate $130
AFTERCARE: $10/hour

Registration info here. 
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Stay connected by liking The STUDIO on Facebook here & following The STUDIO on Instagram here.

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This is where the fun takes place!

Come join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano in June for all brand new class themes.

Their Monday classes for ages 0-5, meeting at both 10AM and 11AM, will be beginning the delicious exciting theme “Yum!”

The Tuesday class for ages 0-7, meeting at 10AM, is starting up “Wild Animal Park!”

Join a whole circle of parents just like you, wanting to give their little ones an early start in music and a weekly class experience that bursts with JOY.

Start by requesting a free introductory class today.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS to request your visit.

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St. Andrew’s School  recently received recognition as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation.

The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging schools in the country for 30 years. This marks the sixth year in a row for the Savannah private school to receive the honor.

St. Andrew’s is the only private school in Savannah to be recognized on the most challenging list and ranked #5 in Georgia.

Savannah Arts Academy  – a public Savannah high school – was also on the most challenging list and ranked #10 in Georgia.

View the Post’s complete most challenging list here.

“St. Andrew’s is honored to be recognized through the ranking again this year. This ranking reflects the mission of our school to help each student pursue challenging opportunities and reach their fullest potential. We are proud that our students choose to challenge themselves academically through our International Baccalaureate program,” said Tom Forti, Head of the Upper School.

About St. Andrew’s School 

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School on Wilmington Island in Savannah. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school, visit www.saslions.com or call 912.897.4941.

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Henny Penny Art Space & Café in Savannah now has these fun & creative regular weekly programs for children  toddlers and older.

* Open Studio, M-F 10AM-4PM, Saturdays 10AM-5PM. All ages. Cost: $5. Different themes each week. See calendar illustration above for themes.

* Toddler Time Play Doh Play Dates, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10AM-4PM. All ages. $5. Cookie cutters, rolling pins, Henny Penny has everything needed to make wonderful play doh creations in their mini kitchen.

* Story Time Art with Ms. Jami, Mondays 10:30AM-12:30PM, $5. Ms Jami will read a story, then kids create a work of art inspired by the story. All ages.

* Petite Picassos, Fridays, 10AM-4PM. All ages. $5. Kids paint at petite sized easels while you can sit back & relax with a coffee. Henny Penny provides your budding artist with everything needed to make their own masterpiece.

* Calling All Animal Lovers: Paint an Animal Canvas, Saturdays 9AM-5PM, $5 (kids will get an animal canvas to paint). All ages

* Art Kits for Anytime, suggested ages on the kits, cost $5, $15, $20.

Henny Penny is located at 1514 Bull St. Savannah.

Nestled just blocks from Forsyth Park, Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe also provides custom-designed arts and crafts kits for all ages, workshops, classes, and is available for booking birthday parties.

Foxy Loxy Cafe & Scribble Art Studio opened Henny Penny earlier this year.

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Do-Re-We early childhood music education infant class in Savannah is so popular, they’ve added another

You can join the a new class for infants (ages 0-12 months) at any time. Classes are pro-rated, so you only pay for the classes you are taking. The new infant class is 11:45AM-12:15PM on Thursdays.

Do-Re-We music & movement sessions incorporate the philosophy  Zoltan Kodály with early childhood learning theory and methodology.

Each week, you and your child will spend 30 minutes engaging in songs, bounces, games, and music-making classes tailored to her development level. While you giggle, dance, and sing, your baby will be developing early skills vital to healthy brain development.

Your instructor, Rebecca Flaherty, is a classically-trained musician with a master’s degree in voice performance, and Kodály I certification.

Register online at www.dorewe.com.

Do-Re-We classes include….
Spring 2017 Schedule
Thursdays until June 29 (no classes June 15)
9:30 – 10AM Toddlers (13-24 months)
10:15 – 10:45AM Infants (0-12 months)
​11- 11:30AM 2-3 Years (THIS CLASS IS FULL)
11:45AM-12:15PM Infants (0-12 months)

Location:
White Bluff Presbyterian Church
10710 White Bluff Road
Savannah, GA
The 10-week session of classes costs $100. Class are pro-rated so if you join after the session has started, you only pay for the classes that you take.

Registration is open online at www.dorewe.com.

Questions? Call or text 912.398.7800.

Stay connected and see photos of Do Re We classes on Facebook here. 

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New month, new music!

Spring into May with brand new themes at Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano.

The Monday classes, 10 and 11AM, are starting “Playtime!” for ages 0-5. The Tuesday 10AM class is beginning “Around the Farm!” for ages 0-7.

Your first class is FREE.

Come see why 99.9% of parents recommend Kindermusik for their 0-7 year olds!

Kindermusik…where music and learning play. Kindermusikwith88Keys.com or 912-988-KEYS.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS to join the fun.

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Limited Openings
JEA Preschool Savannah is pleased to announce openings for this summer and the 2017-2018 school year in this dynamic early childhood education program for toddlers through Pre-K.

Through the ALEF Fund, there is generous financial assistance available to children enrolled in JEA Preschool’s top notch, private Pre-K class. (Children entering this class must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2017.)

Please contact Director Jodi Sadler to schedule a tour.
912-355-8111 – preschool@savj.org – 5111 Abercorn Street; Savannah, GA 31405

Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll your child in Savannah’s Quality Rated, premier early learning center!

JEA Preschool Savannah admits students of any race, color, national, racial or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah & see photos by clicking here. 

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Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces brand new May themes in all their weekly classes!

Two Kindermusik Monday classes for ages 0-5 meet at 10AM and 11AM and the new theme is “Playtime!” Tuesday’s 10AM class for ages 0-7 will begin “Around the Farm.”

Spend some quality time with your little one this summer in Kindermusik…where a good beginning never ends. First trial class is FREE!

April Musical Playdate for ages 0-7

There’s still room in Kindermusik’s last April playdate, this Saturday April 29 @ 10AM. The theme is “Home on the Range.” It’s all about cowboys. All children receive an instrument, 10 songs and a bonus gift at the end of class. Enroll online today.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS to join the fun.

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A new 10-week music & movement session for young children starts Thurs. April 20 in Savannah.

Do-Re-We is an early childhood music education program that incorporates the philosophy of Zoltan Kodály with early childhood learning theory and methodology.

Each week, you and your child will spend 30 minutes engaging in songs, bounces, games, and music-making classes tailored to her development level. While we giggle, dance, and sing, your baby will be developing early skills vital to healthy brain development.

Your instructor, Rebecca Flaherty, is a Classically-trained musician with a master’s degree in voice performance, and Kodály I certification.

Register online at www.dorewe.com.

Spring 2017 Schedule
Thursdays April 20 – June 29 (no classes June 15)
9:30 – 10AM Toddlers (13-24 months)
10:15 – 10:45AM Infants (0-12 months)
​11- 11:30AM 2-3 Years

Location:
White Bluff Presbyterian Church
10710 White Bluff Road
Savannah, GA
The 10-week session of classes costs $100.

Registration is open online at www.dorewe.com.

Questions? Call or text 912.398.7800.

Stay connected and see photos of Do Re We classes on Facebook here. 

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Calling all alumni children, parents and teachers, as well as current and all interested families.

The popular Savannah preschool & pre-K – Maggie’s Morning School – is celebrating 35 years with an Open House and Play Day this coming Saturday, April 22 from 10AM-3PM.

Lots of fun including many of Maggie’s traditional favorites! The Planetarium. Rainbow Stew. bubble play, cool art, lots of different sensory play  and outdoor activities.

Maggie’s Morning School
6610 Abercorn St.
Savannah, 31405,

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More about Maggie’s Morning School

Maggie’s Morning School  – named best Savannah childcare/daycare in Savannah Magazine and best preschool in Connect Savannah in 2016  – is a private, nonprofit preschool for children 18 months to four years old including Pre-K.

With half-and full-day programs, Maggie’s Morning School has become a beloved preschool since Maggie Smith started it in 1982.

Learn more about Maggie’s Morning School here. 

Come visit and see why Maggie’s is called “The Creative Alternative”.

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.

Howdy partners! Time to enroll in Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano’s April playdates: “Home on the Range!”

Saddle up your horses and let’s go round up them doggies—we’re singing to the music of the great frontier.

In these heel-kicking, rip-roaring rodeo themed playdates, you’ll find a little country, a little bluegrass, and lots of lively fun. Best of all, your little cowboy or cowgirl will take home an instrument, 10 songs, and a $10 coupon for weekly studio classes.

This playdate is being offered three times, but one date has already filled: Enroll online while there are still spaces left in the remaining two:

Saturday, April 22, 10AM
Wednesday, April 26, 10AM (full- wait list only)
Saturday, April 29, 10AM

Classes are open to children ages 0-7 and their caregivers. Cost is $15 for your first child; $5 each for siblings. Spaces are limited-visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah continues to support “Music in our Schools” month by encouraging parents that it’s never too early to begin to expose your baby to music.

Kindermusik Savannah offers classes for newborn to 7 year olds on weekdays, weekends, weekly and monthly. Your first trial class is free!

Come and experience the magic of the Kindermusik experience…where music and learning play

Also, don’t forget Kindermusik’s final monthly playdate for March is coming up Sat. March 25 at 10AM. The  theme is “Rig a Jig Jig: Music of Ireland!”.  Class is open to ages 0-7 and their caregivers. Each participant will receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a $10 coupon to our weekly classes.

Cost is $15 per child (siblings pay only $5).  Enroll online today – spaces are limited.

Email kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912.988.KEYS

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends. 912-988-KEYS.

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