Happy Day Play at JCC of Staten Island Class Schedule

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Classes at Happy Day Play welcome both JCC Members and non-members alike! No reservations are needed. Class passes do not expire. Simply secure your class pass in advance online at this link: Happy Day Play Grown Up and Me Programs at the JCC of Staten Island. Present your confirmation to a friendly Happy Day Play staff member upon arrival, and sign in. We can't wait to meet your family and share the joy of learning together!

Classes happen all week at Bernikow JCC 1466 Manor Rd Staten Island, NY 10314. Thursday evening and select Sunday classes happen at Avis/South Shore JCC 1297 Arthur Kill Rd. Staten Island, NY 10312.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: COLOR WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
May
7

Baby Sing & Sign Class: COLOR WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Baby sign language class for ages 0–18 months focused on colors. Build early communication through music, repetition, and visual learning. Join us for the best baby classes on Staten Island! Taught by a baby care specialist with 15+ years experience, this class brings together music, baby care development and more.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: EATING AND MEALTIME WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
May
14

Baby Sing & Sign Class: EATING AND MEALTIME WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Baby sign language class for ages 0–18 months focused on mealtime. Teach signs like more, milk, and all done through music and repetition. Join us for the best baby classes on Staten Island! Taught by a baby care specialist with 15+ years experience, this class brings together music, baby care development and more.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: MEMORIAL DAY WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
May
21

Baby Sing & Sign Class: MEMORIAL DAY WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Memorial Day baby sign language class for ages 0–18 months. Learn signs through music, repetition, and meaningful shared experiences. Join us for the best baby classes on Staten Island! Taught by a baby care specialist with 15+ years experience, this class brings together music, baby care development and more.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: WOODLAND ANIMAL WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Jun
11

Baby Sing & Sign Class: WOODLAND ANIMAL WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Explore woodland animals while building early communication. Baby sign language class with music, signs, and sensory learning. Join us for the best baby classes on Staten Island! Taught by a baby care specialist with 15+ years experience, this class brings together music, baby care development and more.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: FATHER FIGURE WORDS WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Jun
18

Baby Sing & Sign Class: FATHER FIGURE WORDS WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Baby sign language class celebrating paternal figures. Build early communication through music, repetition, and meaningful connection. Join us for the best baby classes on Staten Island! Taught by a baby care specialist with 15+ years experience, this class brings together music, baby care development and more.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: MOTHER’S DAY MOTHER FIGURE WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Apr
30

Baby Sing & Sign Class: MOTHER’S DAY MOTHER FIGURE WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Mother’s Day baby sign language class for ages 0–18 months. Learn signs for caregivers and connection through music and repetition. Join us for the best baby classes on Staten Island! Taught by a baby care specialist with 15+ years experience, this class brings together music, baby care development and more.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: ON THE FARM WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Apr
23

Baby Sing & Sign Class: ON THE FARM WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Baby sign language class for ages 0–18 months with a farm theme. Learn signs through music, animal sounds, and repetition. Join us for the best baby classes on Staten Island! Taught by a baby care specialist with 15+ years experience, this class brings together music, baby care development and more.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: OUTDOOR FUN WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Apr
16

Baby Sing & Sign Class: OUTDOOR FUN WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Baby sign language class for ages 0–18 months. Learn outdoor-themed signs through music. Indoor class with optional outdoor exploration. Join us for the best baby classes on Staten Island! Taught by a baby care specialist with 15+ years experience, this class brings together music, baby care development and more.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: SPRING WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Mar
26

Baby Sing & Sign Class: SPRING WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Hello, spring! 🌷

This cheerful class introduces signs that connect babies to the sights and sounds of spring. Through songs, movement, and playful activities, babies and caregivers explore signs for things like flowers, rain, sunshine, and animals. It’s a joyful way to support early communication while celebrating the season of growth and discovery together.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: BEDTIME WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Mar
19

Baby Sing & Sign Class: BEDTIME WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Snuggle up for a cozy class inspired by Llama Llama Red Pajama!

This gentle bedtime-themed class introduces signs that help babies communicate their nighttime needs and routines. Through soothing songs, simple stories, and calming movements, babies and caregivers learn signs related to bedtime, comfort, and calling for a caregiver. It’s a warm, relaxed way to build communication skills while winding down together. 🦙🌙

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: MS. RACHEL WEATHER WORDS WITH MS. RACHEL VISIT, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Mar
5

Baby Sing & Sign Class: MS. RACHEL WEATHER WORDS WITH MS. RACHEL VISIT, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Can you look outside with me? Wow! What do you see?


Inspired by familiar songs and gentle prompts, this class explores weather words through movement, visuals, and sensory play. Babies learn to connect signs to the world around them while practicing observation and expressive gestures.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: BOOKS AND READING WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Feb
26

Baby Sing & Sign Class: BOOKS AND READING WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Open the book… turn the page… learning begins right here.

This literacy-inspired class introduces signs that naturally pair with shared reading. Babies practice signs like book, open, and read while exploring books together, supporting early language skills and a love of reading from the start.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: LOVE AND FAMILY WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Feb
12

Baby Sing & Sign Class: LOVE AND FAMILY WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Big love, tiny hands, and signs that say “you are my world.”

This special Valentine’s Day Baby Sing & Sign class features gentle songs, touch-based activities, and repeated signs create a rich sensory experience that supports bonding and early emotional language. Babies build communication skills while feeling safe, connected, and supported through music and movement.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: EATING AND MEALTIME WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Feb
5

Baby Sing & Sign Class: EATING AND MEALTIME WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

More, please! All done! Little signs for big moments at the table.
This music-filled class introduces practical mealtime signs through songs, rhythm, and sensory exploration. Babies strengthen early communication skills while learning to express needs, supporting both language development and self-regulation.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: ON THE GO TRAVEL WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Jan
22

Baby Sing & Sign Class: ON THE GO TRAVEL WORDS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

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.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: BATH TIME, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Jan
15

Baby Sing & Sign Class: BATH TIME, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

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.

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Baby Sing & Sign Class: HOUSE PETS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Jan
8

Baby Sing & Sign Class: HOUSE PETS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

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.

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