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Nurturing our children…it is
one of the most important things that we can do. Parents’
attention, love and care determine how a child grows up and
ultimately the way they choose to parent their own children.
Knowing this the YWCA developed and
now offers themed classes that teach preschool skills using books
and stories, crafts, activities, and movement and rhythm exercises.
These weekly classes also offer parent’s tips on the developmental
stages and other supportive parenting practices. The on-going
classes will consist of six-week themed sessions that will be fun
for you and your little one.
The classes are offered
on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for children
ages 2 ½ to 4 years of age plus a parent or guardian at the YWCA.
The cost is $6.00 per class, with supporting YWCA members receiving
a 25% discount. Participants must call to register.
This program is made possible through funding from Ohio Children’s
Trust Fund and is facilitated by the Solace Center.
TESTIMONIAL
Dear Director,
My
experience with the Mom and Tot class at YWCA of Warren was a
worthwhile experience. Being a mother of twins, I'm always looking
for a little help in keeping my children on track. At home they know
their ABC's, 123's, colors, shapes, animals, etc., but when it comes
to being around others, they become very shy and don't express
themselves well.
Because the twins will be heading off to preschool soon I thought
this would be the perfect opportunity to help them learn from others
and interact with other children their age.
Each class revolves around a theme, like colors and animals. The
teacher would begin class with a theme related story, and then
children would gather around a table for a theme craft project.
The children learned to use all different kinds of materials, such
as crayons, markers, paints, construction paper, glue sticks, etc.
After the craft, the children would go in to a playroom where they
would play with balls, crawl through a tunnel, play with musical
instruments, etc.
I
want to thank YWCA for creating this class, because it has helped my
twins greatly. They have become more social, they can make choices,
focus better, they can entertain themselves, and they play nicer
with each other. I would suggest this class to any mother with a
toddler, who needs to get ready for preschool.
Thank you.
Tammie Cullumbine
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