BEST TODDLER CLASSES FOR YOUR 13 MONTH OLD

An apple and harvest art session using stamping, printing, and the colors of fall. This class supports grasp and release, color awareness, and hand-eye coordination.

A cozy picnic where children bring a favorite stuffed friend along, highlighting pretend play, sharing, gross motor movement, and caregiver and child connection. One price per family, no commitments, big helper older siblings welcome. Join us at the JCC on Staten Island!

A hands-on lab where children mix, fizz, and pour their own potions. This class supports cause and effect, early science vocabulary, and control while pouring and scooping.

A playful, dog-themed jam tied to the Snoopy and Peanuts week. This class supports listening for cues, animal-movement play, and call-and-response.

Meet the family pets as babies learn animal words and gentle handling through music and sign language, tied to the Snoopy and Peanuts week. This class supports early vocabulary and empathy.

Join us for a festive Crafternoon celebrating spooky season and and creativity! A late-afternoon craft session full of friendly ghosts, pumpkins, and not-too-scary projects to carry home. 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.

A Great Pumpkin art session tied to the Snoopy and Peanuts week, full of orange paint and inspiration from the classic story. This class supports sensory exploration, shape recognition, and pretend play.

It’s the Great Pumpkin Party, Charlie Brown! Celebrate the season with our Great Pumpkin Party inspired by Charlie Brown & friends! For one low cost per family, enjoy pumpkin-themed sensory play, festive crafts, interactive story time, a costume contest, and a costume parade. Designed for ages 0–5 (siblings welcome). Don’t miss this cozy, family-friendly fall celebration!

An early-literacy session built around the stories and songs of the Jewish New Year. This class supports vocabulary, listening, and story comprehension all while having fun! Celebrate Jewish culture and ignite early literacy skills in this unique, culturally enriched class for toddlers and preschoolers. In partnership with PJ Library and the JCC of Staten Island, Mazel Tots is exclusive to the JCC. This class combines storytelling, songs, and engaging activities to introduce children to Jewish traditions while fostering a love of reading and learning.

A barnyard band exploring farm animals, their sounds, and a steady marching beat. This class supports vocabulary, sound imitation, and instrument play.