A classic nursery-rhyme class that builds early-literacy skills through rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. This class supports phonological awareness, memory, and act-it-out play.

Fall in love with books as babies learn early-literacy words through music and sign language, tied to the Mother Goose and storybook week. This class supports print awareness and communication.

Art built around favorite nursery rhymes and picture books, where children make the characters they have been reading about. This class supports story comprehension, print awareness, and creative decision-making.

Nursery-rhyme-inspired play that brings classic Mother Goose characters into the gym, highlighting early literacy, rhyme and rhythm, and act-it-out movement. One price per family, no commitments, big helper older siblings welcome. Join us at the JCC on Staten Island!

A storybook-inspired engineering challenge where families design and build a trap to catch a very clever turkey. This class supports problem-solving, building and testing, and working together as a family.

This special Grown Up & Me Program goes beyond your child's education though. It's designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools and insights that seamlessly integrate foundational Montessori philosophy alongside our Family Life Education principles, laying the groundwork for your child's success and enriching your family's way of life.

A traveling music adventure around the country and world, moving by car, boat, and plane across many different countries, exploring songs from them all. This class supports transportation vocabulary, cultural awareness, movement variety, and imaginative play.

Travel the world as babies learn transportation words through music and sign language, tied to travel week. This class supports vocabulary and movement.

A traveling art adventure that visits a few different countries along with the materials and colors that come with them. This class supports curiosity, sensory variety, and early awareness of the wider world.

Island-inspired play built around family, highlighting imaginative play, music and movement, and the idea that family means nobody gets left behind. A special visit from our inflatable Stitch on wheels will make an appearance!

This special Grown Up & Me Program goes beyond your child's education though. It's designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools and insights that seamlessly integrate foundational Montessori philosophy alongside our Family Life Education principles, laying the groundwork for your child's success and enriching your family's way of life.

A gratitude-and-feast class full of turkeys, harvest foods, and thankful-heart songs. This class supports vocabulary, steady beat, and group participation.

Gather for the feast as babies learn gratitude and Thanksgiving specific mealtime words through music and sign language. This class supports vocabulary, connection, and daily-routine communication.

A gratitude-themed craft session with turkeys, leaves, and table decorations families can actually use on the big day. This class supports fine motor practice, sequencing, and making something for someone else. 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 warm, aromatic art session using cinnamon, nutmeg, and other Thanksgiving spices as both scent and medium — with a little Spice Girl flare! This class supports smell as a sensory channel, hand strength, sensory regulation, and generational learning through song.

Back by popular demand! Join us for Happy Day Play’s 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Parade Extravaganza. One low price per immediate family includes open play, parachute, bubbles, music, balloon crafts, story time, and even a parade around the gym! Ages 0–5 (siblings welcome). Spots are limited — reserve your family’s spot today!

An early-literacy session introducing the Chanukah story through books, songs, and hands-on props. This class supports vocabulary, sequencing, and story comprehension. 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.

This special Grown Up & Me Program goes beyond your child's education though. It's designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools and insights that seamlessly integrate foundational Montessori philosophy alongside our Family Life Education principles, laying the groundwork for your child's success and enriching your family's way of life.

A cozy winter class full of snow, sleigh bells, and snowman building. This class supports listening, scarf-and-bell play, and gentle full-body movement.

Bundle up as babies learn winter clothing and weather words through music and baby sign language. This class supports vocabulary, body awareness, and daily-routine communication.

A wintry art session building snowmen out of textures, shapes, and a variety of materials. This class supports shape sequencing, tactile exploration, fine motor control, and climatology in an age-appropriate way.

A snowy indoor wonderland all about fun in the snow, snowman, and more — highlighting sensory exploration, whole-body movement, and seasonal pretend play.

A chilly science session exploring what happens when ice melts, when salt gets added, and how snow behaves. This class supports observation, prediction, and comfort with cold and wet textures.

This special Grown Up & Me Program goes beyond your child's education though. It's designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools and insights that seamlessly integrate foundational Montessori philosophy alongside our Family Life Education principles, laying the groundwork for your child's success and enriching your family's way of life.

A baking-themed class about mixing, stirring, and a runaway gingerbread chase. This class supports fast-and-slow tempo play, sequencing, and pretend play.

Make mealtime fun as babies learn feeding words through music and repetition, with a gingerbread-baking twist. This class supports independence and communication during daily routines.

A craft session that travels through several December traditions and the colors, symbols, and materials that come with them. This class supports curiosity, early awareness of other cultures, and creative decision-making. 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 baking-inspired art session with gingerbread shapes, homemade playdough, and decorating. This class supports hand strength, sequencing, and pretend play.

A sweet, storybook-inspired holiday lane, highlighting pretend baking, sensory exploration, and cooperative play with the whole family.

This special Grown Up & Me Program goes beyond your child's education though. It's designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools and insights that seamlessly integrate foundational Montessori philosophy alongside our Family Life Education principles, laying the groundwork for your child's success and enriching your family's way of life.

A high-energy celebration to close the season with counting, confetti, and a big finish. This class supports counting, anticipation, and whole-body dance.

Ring in the new year as babies celebrate with signs for music, dancing, and friendship. This class supports emotional vocabulary, movement, and connection.

Close the season with sparkle, confetti, and a countdown-themed project to take home. This class supports fine motor precision, anticipation, and celebration through making.

Ring in the New Year early at our Family Noon Year’s Eve Party! Enjoy a practice countdown with a mini balloon drop, decorate party hats, play in festive sensory bins, snap cute family photos, and join in open play, parachute, bubbles & more. Perfect for ages 0–5 (siblings welcome)! Reserve your spot today and celebrate before nap time!