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.

We love a little mixing, a little fizzing, a whole lot of wonder. This sensory-rich chemistry for littles STEAM class invites children to pour, mix, and experiment with colorful Valentine-inspired “potions.” As ingredients combine and react, little learners explore early chemistry concepts like change, reaction, and observation — all while strengthening language, sensory integration, and joyful curiosity.

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.

Let your child’s creativity flourish in our Sensory Art class! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their grown-ups, this class encourages sensory exploration through art, promoting cognitive and emotional development. Join us at the JCC of Staten Island for a class.

Support your baby’s early communication with our Baby Sing & Sign Class. Using baby signs, music, and movement, this class helps babies and caregivers connect and communicate. Ideal for babies 0-1.5 years in Staten Island, NY.

Join our Family Music Class in Staten Island for a dynamic experience with live music, singing, and dancing. Designed for children 0-5 years, this class strengthens family bonds and supports your child’s development through music, movement, and instruments.

Where Disney-like magic takes the lead — and everyone plays a part. This Disney-inspired open play brings storytelling and movement together with a special visit from Elsa. Families march to the Mickey Mouse Club March, dance at the Royal Ball, help make a giant Toy Story Pizza Planet pizza, and enjoy interactive story time and sing-alongs. This session includes a live character appearance, as noted.

Oh, toodles! Let’s make some art! Step into a world of imagination inspired by classic Disney magic during our Sensory Art class for babies and toddlers in Staten Island. We’ll create fireworks over castles, reveal surprise Mickey silhouettes, and send colorful Up! balloons floating sky-high. Each project invites children to explore tools, textures, and anticipation — with plenty of room to do it their own way. Perfect for: visual discovery, tool exploration, planning skills, and imaginative play.

Ready… set… GO! Let’s sign our way through the day. Music, motion, and stop-and-go games help babies connect action words with movement and sound. This class builds early receptive language while supporting sensory integration through rhythm, body awareness, and playful transitions. Support your baby’s early communication with our Baby Sing & Sign Class. Using baby signs, music, and movement, this class helps babies and caregivers connect and communicate. Ideal for babies 0-1.5 years in Staten Island, NY.

Beloved Disney favorites come to life through interactive sing-alongs, movement games, and imaginative play in this Family Music class. Families explore music together using instruments, scarves, bubbles, and props that support listening skills, expressive language, and sensory processing — all while sharing the magic of familiar stories and songs. Designed for children 0-5 years, this class strengthens family bonds and supports your child’s development through music, movement, and instruments.

Celebrate Jewish culture and ignite early literacy skills in this unique, culturally enriched class for babies, 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.

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.

The letter of the day is… A for ART! Come on down to Sesame Street for a colorful, curiosity-filled art day. Little artists will paint friendly monsters, explore one big bold letter, and stick, peel, and layer soft felt textures together. This class encourages exploration without pressure and learning letters through play, not perfection. Perfect for: early literacy exposure, texture exploration, creative confidence, and sensory regulation.

Join us for a joyful Crafternoon as we explore seasonal fun, inspired by Hot Cocoa! This South Shore monthly 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!

Splish, splash — it’s time to wash, wash, wash! Using familiar bath-time songs, pretend play, and sensory props, this class reinforces early language through repetition and routine. Babies experience calming sensory input while learning signs that support communication during daily care moments. Join us at this special class for babies on Staten Island, NY.

Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away…Step into the neighborhood with Sesame Street as we sing about letters, numbers, friends, and routines. This class uses music, repetition, and movement to support early language development while offering sensory integration through props, dancing, and call-and-response songs that engage all ages.

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.

In this hands-on STEAM class, little scientists ages 0–5 explore motion, cause and effect, and gravity through playful, sensory-based experiments. Children will create a swirling snowstorm in a jar, build their own snow globes, and test sink-or-float snow using simple, child-safe materials.

In this Family Open Play class Inspired by Bluey, families jump into the kinds of games kids love most: the biggest game of Keepy Uppy ever, Dance Mode showdowns, dressing up as Grannies, and playing Magic Asparagus. With backyard-style games and silly storytelling, this session is all about imaginative, cooperative play and joyful family connection on Staten Island. (This is a Bluey-inspired experience — no character visit.)

This episode of Bluey is called… Sensory Play! Wackadoo! Join your little pup for a hands-on art adventure inspired by everyone’s favorite Heelers. We’ll mix puppy colors with our hands, use keepy-uppy balloons for playful dot painting, and build our very own Heeler House scene cp;;age. This class is all about joyful mess-making, movement, and experimenting together — just like a real episode of Bluey.

Woof woof! Meow meow! Let’s sign our furry (and feathery) friends in our Baby Sing and Sign class on Staten Island! Through songs, movement, and sensory play, babies are introduced to early animal signs while hearing repeated words, sounds, and rhythms. This class supports pre-language development by pairing music and simple signs with tactile exploration, helping babies make meaningful connections through all their senses.

For real life?! Yep — music, movement, and Bluey inspired fun! This high-energy family music class on Staten Island invites children and grown-ups to sing, dance, and play together. Through familiar songs, imaginative movement, and sensory-rich activities like balloons and props, children build early language skills, rhythm awareness, and body coordination — all while strengthening family connection through shared joy.

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.

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!

Let your child’s creativity flourish in our Sensory Art class! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their grown-ups, this class encourages sensory exploration through art, promoting cognitive and emotional development. Join us at the JCC of Staten Island for a class.

Support your baby’s early communication with our Baby Sing & Sign Class. Using baby signs, music, and movement, this class helps babies and caregivers connect and communicate. Ideal for babies 0-1.5 years in Staten Island, NY.

Join our Family Music Class in Staten Island for a dynamic experience with live music, singing, and dancing. Designed for children 0-5 years, this class strengthens family bonds and supports your child’s development through music, movement, and instruments.

Our open play class provides a blend of loosely structured and open-ended activities that cater to the diverse needs of ever child and family. 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.

Let your child’s creativity flourish in our Sensory Art class! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their grown-ups, this class encourages sensory exploration through art, promoting cognitive and emotional development. Join us at the JCC of Staten Island for a class.

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!