Puddlejumpers
captures your child's imagination, with dynamic activities,
designed to bridge the natural connection between music, movement,
and early learning.
At
Puddlejumpers,you and your child will make friends while you:
sing
and bounce
join
in circle and group dances
explore
instruments, such as bells, shakers, drums and castanets
learn
some early music concepts, such as high and low, loud and
soft, long and short
find
your sense of rhythm
Your
toddler or preschooler will love this program that moves,
sings , shouts, explores, and just lets kids be kids!
Jump
Start programs over-lap in their age groups, so your
son or daughter has the option of staying in longer
in a parent-participation setting, or moving ahead to
the Cycle of Seasons class, where you will come for
sharing time for the last 15 minutes of each class.
The following list will help you to know if your child
is ready to move on: (Not every child will have mastered
every one of these, check with your teacher if you have
any questions or concerns.)
Your
child should use words and gestures to indicate his
or her needs.
Your
child is speaking in sentences, using 4 or 5 words
and can follow two step directions well.
Your
child recognizes the needs of others (at least sometimes)
and is able to empathize and take turns most of the
time.
Your
child knows if he is a boy or girl
Your
child can do simple matching games and knows a few
shapes and colors
Puddlejumpers
is a sixteen week, 45 minuteprogram, starting
in September and February and has a 6 or 8 week summer option.
Parents
or caregivers join in the fun each week.
Classes
in this age group are currently being held at:
Jump
Start Studios :
Coquitlam-
98 Brigantine Dr
Maple
Ridge 20285 Dewdney Tr (St Luke's)
North
Shore- Alchemy Ctr #3-431 Mountain Hwy
North
Shore- St Andrew's United (1044 St George's)
Abbotsford
Unit
2 - 2635 West Railway St.
Classes
may also be available at Place des Arts
**check
schedule for times and prices.
Other
activities and products available for this age group include:
Birthday
Parties
Seasonal Story Times-
Stroll & Strengthen -
Musical Instrument and Baby Boutique Orders
Sign Language Workshops (for parents)-
Your
child is able to separate from you without crying. **(Some transition
may be required.)
Your
child can sing a simple song or rhyme
Your
child can balance on one foot and can jump in one place (two feet)
without falling.
Your
child is able to sit for 5 minutes in a designated spot
Your
child must be at least 3 years old within two weeks of the start
of the program