We're so happy to share our fall Parenting Center class schedule! Parenting Center classes are designed to support motor skills and emotional development. Our Mommy & Me classes are perfect for toddlers and the grown-ups who love them. Make new friends and introduce your children to the joys of Shabbat, dance, art, gross motor movement, music, socialization, and independence. Come and join our Parenting Center family!

Browse and enjoy this list of classes, beginning the week of October 20. Registration is now open!

Artsy Fartsy Studio

(Parent & Me; 14 months to 2 years)

These classes are all about connection, creativity, and joyful messes. Each week, little ones and their grown-ups team up to explore something new — from squishing paint to sprinkling glitter to giggling over a gooey masterpiece.

Class details:

• Mondays, October 20 - December 15 (no class 11/24)
• 9:30 -10:30 a.m. in Room 116
• Instructor: Sherry Lowenstein
• Price: $360

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, October 20 - December 1 (no class 11/3)
• 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. in Upper Traub
• Instructor: Jason Mesches
• Price: $270

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, 2025 October 21 - December 16 (no class 11/11)
• 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. in Upper Traub
• Instructors: Dana and Ronald Smith
• Price: $360

Mini Toddlers

Parent & Me (14 months to 20 months only!)

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, October 21 - December 11, 2025 (no class 11/11 or 11/27)
• 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in room 116
• Instructor: Lisa Rosenbloom
• Price: $980

Tiny Dancers

(Parent & Me; 16 months to 2 years)

Join us as we help your tiny dancers take their first steps into the magical world of movement! Together, we will explore different styles of dance through the use of imaginary play, follow-along games, props, and music. Watch as your little one begins to embrace a variety of cognitive and social skills, improved balance, coordination, spatial awareness, mind-body connection, rhythm, dance vocabulary, and so much more! Caregiver participation is required.

• Wednesdays, October 22 - December 17, 2025 (no class 11/26)
• 9:30-10:15 a.m. in Room 116
• Instructor: Amy Gumenick
• Price: $315

Developmental Stages Classes: Cuddlers

(Parent & Me; 0 to 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, October 22 - December 17, 2025 (no class 11/26)
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., room 116
• Instructor: Tammy Gold
• Price: $360

Shoo Bop Shabbat

(Parent & Me; 4 months to 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, October 31 - December 5, 2025 (no class 11/28)
• 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; 4 months to 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
• Fridays, October 24 - December 12 (no class 10/31)
• 11 - 11:45 a.m., room 116
• Instructors: Lisa Rosenbloom and Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold
• Price: $315

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Rosenbloom, Assistant Director of The Elaine & Gerald Wolpe Parenting Center at lrosenbloom@sinaiakiba.org.