Spring 2025 Parenting Center Schedule of Classes

At the SAA Parenting Center, we offer a variety of fun and engaging classes designed to support the growth and development of babies and toddlers. Each class is thoughtfully crafted to be age-appropriate, encouraging creativity, socialization, and early learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Whether your little one is discovering the joy of movement, exploring new textures, or building communication skills, our classes offer a perfect blend of structured activities and free play to keep both caregivers and children excited and engaged. Please see below for a list of class offerings for our spring session.

Mondays

Play Creations (a Sinai Temple/Sinai Akiba partner)

(Parent & Me; 8-24 months) 

Play Creations sensory classes are a mix of music, sensory experiences, and art. Each class begins with music and instrument play. Some songs offer whole-body movement and others work on impulse control. We move on to a weekly sensory/art project, with instructor one-on-one time with each family. 

Class details:                    

• Mondays, March 24 - May 19 (no classes 4/14 and 4/21)
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., room 116
• Instructor: Jasmine Moradfar
• This is an external partner vendor. Please contact Play Creations directly at jasmine.moradfar@gmail.com to learn more and register.

Jason Mesches Baby Rave Music Class

(Parent & Me; children up to 18 months)

Jason Mesches' Baby Rave Music Class is a hands-on, interactive class for families with young children (up to 18 months). The instructor splits his class into three equal parts: sing. dance. schvitz. Using current kids' music and EDM, Jason blends the old and the new to create a one-of-a-kind experience for festival-loving parents and their kids.

Class details:

• Mondays, March 24 - May 19 (no classes 4/14 and 4/21)
• 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. in Upper Traub
• Instructor: Jason Mesches
• Price: $315

Tuesdays

Joey’s Gym

Parent & Me; (12 months to 2 years)

Through exploration of various gross motor equipment, children develop climbing, balancing, and tumbling skills in a warm, positive, and developmentally appropriate environment. Equipment is scaffolded each week through the use of mats, tumbling wedges, balancing planks, climbers, ladders, high bar tunnels, and more.

Class details:

• Tuesdays, March 25 - May 20 (no class 4/15)
• 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. in Upper Traub
• Instructors: Dana and Ronald Smith
• Price: $360

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Mini Toddlers

Parent & Me; (14 months - 20 months only!)

(Parent & Me; 14-20 months)

Mini Toddlers is an opportunity for your child to gently transition into a play-based classroom setting. Through investigative play, children will navigate both the indoor and “outdoor” patio spaces, and materials are scaffolded to reflect the developmental growth of each child. The class incorporates music and sensory play, as well as gross motor play on our climbing equipment. Parent education will also be provided to discuss different developmental topics. A parent/caregiver MUST be present for the entire 90-minute class each day. There are very limited spots available!

Class details:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 25 - May 22 (no classes 4/15, 4/17, and 5/1)
• 9:15 - 10:45 a.m., room 116
• Instructor: Lisa Rosenbloom, Tammy Gold, and TBD
• Price: $1,020

Wednesdays

Developmental Stages Classes: Cuddlers

(Parent & Me; 0-7 months)

As you and your infant get to know one another, the primary goal of this class is to create meaningful connections. In Cuddlers, you will learn strategies around sleep, feeding, schedules, work/life balance, self-care, and more. Class will include one phone call per week with parent educator and instructor, Tammy Gold.

Class details:

• Wednesdays, March 26 - May 21
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., room 116
• Instructor: Tammy Gold
• Price: $360

Fridays

Shoo Bop Shabbat

(Parent & Me; 4 months-2 years)

Establish traditions and build memories as we celebrate Shabbat through music, movement, and storytelling. Children and caregivers share in the beauty of the blessings of the candles, grape juice, and challah. Grandparents and caregivers welcome!

Class details:

• Fridays, March 28 - May 9 (no classes 4/11 and 4/18)
• 9 - 9:45 a.m. in Upper Traub
• Instructors: Brianah Caplan and Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold
• Price: $225

L’dor Vador Grandparent Shabbat Class

(Grandparent & Me; 6 months - 2 years)

Make connections with other grandparents as you celebrate the joy of Shabbat with your grandchild. We will bake challah, sing the morning prayers, and explore a variety of instruments while singing Shabbat songs.

Class details:

• For grandparents with grandchildren 6 months - 2 years
• Fridays, March 28 - May 30 (no classes 4/11 and 4/18)
• 11:00 - 11:45 a.m., room 116
• Instructors: Lisa Rosenbloom and Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold
• Price: $360

Classes fill quickly so to make sure you get your first choice be sure to register today. Please email Elaine & Gerald Wolpe Parenting Center Assistant Director, Lisa Rosenbloom with any questions at lrosenbloom@sinaiakiba.org.

Thank you!