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| Learning,
the Arts and Me Nursery (LAM) |
Lunch Bunch Creative Movement for Toddlers | Older Twos | Paint & Play Together Preschool Art Workshop | Preschool Musicianship Lab | Fun Fridays |
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| Third Street Music School Settlement offers a variety of arts- oriented classes for preschoolers, including a licensed half-day nursery program. Learning, the Arts and Me Nursery (LAM) 
LAM is a half-day preschool program, licensed by the NYC Department of Health. Children learn through play and exploration, with emphasis on developing positive social skills and creativity. Through music, art, drama and creative movement, children gain positive feelings about themselves, each other, their accomplishments and their initial school experience. Learning through the arts lays the foundation for reading readiness and early math skills in a natural and exciting way. Children also explore the world around them through science and social studies activities.Nursery classes are for 3- and 4-year-olds and are limited to 13 to 16 children, with a head teacher and an assistant. Teachers are chosen for their experience, creativity and sensitivity with young children. Most are fully certified and have professional backgrounds in the arts. In addition, music and creative movement specialists teach each class once a week. The special way the arts are incorporated into regular nursery activities makes LAM a unique program for young children. Admission to the program is by application. Children must be 3 years of age by November 1st of the year of enrollment. Starting in October, interested parents are invited to make an appointment to tour the School and observe the program. After the application form and $40 application fee are received, a play visit will be arranged with each prospective student and parent/guardian. The application deadline is January 15th. Call the preschool office for more information or to arrange a visit. LAM Schedule
* There is an optional mid-day art and play program from 12noon - 2pm on Monday and Thursday and 12noon - 3pm on Friday. See Lunch Bunch. Click here to download a 2008-2009 LAM Application in PDF formatSummer Arts Day Camp for ages 3 - 6 is described in the Summer Program section of the webslte. LEARNING, THE ARTS & ME (LAM) fees depend on the program selected. Registration and payment policies differ from other Third Street programs.
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Lunch Bunch (by permission of preschool director) This is a class for children who are enrolled in a 2, 3, 4 or 5-day LAM class at Third Street and are ready to extend or increase their school days. Highlights of the class include lunch (brought from home), free play, creative art projects and stories. Lunch Bunch will follow the LAM calendar.
Older Twos (without parent or caregiver) Older Twos is for children who are 2 years old by March 15th of the year of enrollment, up to those who will be 3 years old in October. Meeting twice weekly enables social relationships to develop more fully. Each class includes free playtime with thematic preschool materials; nature, language and cooking activities; a creative art project; singing and movement time; story; and lunch. The separation and adjustment process is eased into over the first few weeks, slowly building to the full 2-1/4 hour session. Classes are limited to 10 children with 2 teachers.
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Creative Movement (18 months to 2-1/2 years with parent or caregiver) Children enjoy moving freely to music, singing, playing simple percussion instruments and using creative props and equipment such as tunnels, streamers and hoops. Live musical accompaniment. Classes are limited to 8 children.
Paint & Play Together(22 months - 2 years with parent or caregiver) Children must be at least 22 months old by September 15th of the year of enrollment to attend. This class offers a beginning group experience with a focus on art and relaxed social interaction. Children start each class by freely exploring paint, playdough, collage or construction materials. Afterwards, there is ample time to explore a variety of thematic preschool activities such as block building, puzzles, dramatic play and painting. Class ends with story and music time. Classes are limited to 8 children.
*13 week fall and spring sessions. Call for details.
Preschool Art Workshop (without parent or caregiver) For children who love painting, clay, printing, drawing, collage and construction projects, with an emphasis on creativity, expression and fun! Classes are limited to 12 students. When enrollment reaches 7, a second teacher is added.
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Preschool Musicianship Lab (without parent or caregiver) 
This is an introductory, age-appropriate class that teaches children about music fundamentals and musical
instruments through body movement, singing and instrumental improvisation. Based on
educational methods of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, Zoltan Kodaly and
Carl Orff and using instruments developed by Carl Orff, the class gives children the experience of
ensemble music-making. Classes are limited to 8 children.
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Fun Fridays
(without parent or caregiver)
Friday Fun! End the week with this stimulating play and activity class for children 3-5 years of age. Each session consists of lunch (brought from home), "project time" with special art, science and creative dramatics activities, story time/ storytelling and outdoor play time. Occasional trips to the music room and dance studio!
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Friday | |
12:00 - 3:00 |
| Fun Fridays | |
| Tuition for 32 weeks | |
| Fun Fridays | $ 1,400.00 |
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