Best Child Classes for Your 3 to 5 Year Old

Made with love (and a little mess).

Celebrate love, connection, and creativity with sweet sensory experiences designed just for little hands. From edible chocolate play dough to handprint keepsakes and handmade Valentines, this class focuses on togetherness, exploration, and sharing something special with someone you love.

Perfect for: bonding, fine motor skills, emotional expression, and giving from the heart.

Oh, the songs you will sing!

Inspired by the playful world of Dr. Seuss, this class is filled with silly songs, rhymes, and big movements. Music and motion support phonemic awareness, listening skills, and sensory integration — all while encouraging creativity, humor, and joyful self-expression.

Through gentle songs, movement, and sensory play, children experience music as a tool for emotional expression, early language development, and bonding — creating meaningful shared moments for families.

Messy play? Yes, please.

Get ready for silly, splatty, Seuss-inspired fun! Children will smash green eggs, stack striped hats, and paint wild blue textures using unexpected tools. This class celebrates playful experimentation and reminds us that learning is allowed to be loud, colorful, and messy.

Perfect for: sensory tolerance, tool use, creative decision-making, and joyful exploration.

Oh, the games you will play!

Inspired by Dr. Seuss, this open play includes fishing for Red and Blue Fish, hopping on Hop on Pop pads, stacking the Cat’s hats, exploring Green Eggs and Ham, and rhyming jump games. A whimsical, hands-on experience inspired by stories — no character visits.

Our open play class provides a blend of loosely structured and open-ended activities that cater to the diverse needs of every child and family. All activities are appropriate for ages 0 to 5, with big helper older siblings welcome! We believe exploration fosters independence skills and are a no-pressure participation class. We firmly believe a child-led structure is what supports development best alongside a trusted family member or caregiver to model and participate.

Calling all wee hooligans! Build it. Test it. Try again at our St. Patrick’s engineering for littles STEAM class. Inspired by playful problem-solving, this engineering-focused class encourages children to design and build simple leprechaun traps alongside their grown-ups. Using open-ended materials, children explore balance, structure, and cause-and-effect while practicing early planning, collaboration, and creative thinking — because the process matters more than the outcome.

Can you sing the weather with me? Yay!

Using familiar songs inspired by Ms. Rachel, families explore sun, rain, snow, wind, and rainbows through music and movement. Repetition, clear language, and sensory props help children connect words to real-world experiences while strengthening early communication and regulation skills.

Through gentle songs, movement, and sensory play, children experience music as a tool for emotional expression, early language development, and bonding — creating meaningful shared moments for families.

Sing it, paint it, do it together!

Inspired by beloved songs little ones know and love, this class blends music, movement, and art. We’ll dab rainbows, decorate hopping bunnies, and stamp hands open and shut while singing along. Familiar songs help children feel confident while exploring new materials.

Perfect for: language development, imitation, rhythm, and joyful participation.

Can you play with me? Yay — let’s do it together!

Inspired by Ms. Rachel, this language-rich open play includes live singing, movement routines, color sorting, a phonics wall, balloon drops, puppet theater, and story time — plus a special Ms. Rachel visit with live singing and dancing! A book drive adds an extra layer of community connection!

Through dramatic movement, open-ended sensory stations, and joyful group play, children are encouraged to express themselves, try new ideas, and celebrate what makes them unique — all alongside siblings and grown-ups.

Bring your bear — the music’s about to get cozy!

This gentle, playful class invites families to sing, move, and cuddle along with classic teddy bear songs. Music supports early language and listening skills, while slow movement and sensory props encourage regulation, comfort, and connection for children and grown-ups.

Join us at Avis South Shore JCC for Family Crafternoon in the community room! This class caters to all ages, with a special focus on children from 0 to 5, and older siblings are warmly invited to join. Dive into traditional arts and crafts that result in tangible, finished projects, complemented by bubbles, parachute play, and themed activities. Our expertly designed sessions ensure engaging, age-appropriate fun for every family member. Cost is per immediate family. Come and make creative memories together!