In the lively and bustling state of New Jersey, there's a group of kids unlike any others. These pint-sized adventurers are the Sensory Explorers, engaging in an activity known as Sensory Play. Now, my dear reader, you might be wondering, "What on earth is Sensory Play?!" Well, allow me to explain by introducing their imaginary friend and guide, Snozzleberry the Wacky Weasel, who has a rainbow-colored tail and an infectious giggle. Snozzleberry and the Sensory Explorers embark on daily adventures in New Jersey, a state famous not only for its juicy tomatoes and thrilling theme parks, but also for being the birthplace of the lightbulb! New Jersey is truly a hub of innovation, and nothing embodies that spirit more than these curious kids. Each day, they dive into exploration stations filled with soft sand, squishy play dough, bouncy slime, or tinkling water beads. Snozzleberry encourages them to touch, to feel, to squish, and squelch! With their hands, feet, and even their noses, they discover textures and sensations that are as different as night and day, or a fluffy marshmallow and a crunchy pickle! Through their Sensory Play, the Sensory Explorers learn so much more than they ever would in an ordinary classroom. They're not just playing; they're scientists, artists, and inventors all rolled into one. Snozzleberry always says, "The world is your laboratory, and your senses are your tools!" And the best part? The laughter. Oh, the laughter that fills the air! The Sensory Explorers, with their clothes splattered in paint, dough under their fingernails, and the biggest grins on their faces, are the happiest kids in all of New Jersey. And Snozzleberry the Wacky Weasel? He wouldn't trade his job for all the cheese in the world!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
In 2014, Le Parc Preschool was created initially through the teaching and philosophy of Jean Alexander. Though retired for over two decades Mrs. Alexander used a very successful form of integrated teaching that was affectionately coined "The Miko Method" for preschoolers. Le Parc Place is an integrated Preschool and indoor enrichment center for children. At Le Parc we want every young person and their family to be a part of the Le Parc experience. Appreciation for all of life’s experiences are encompassed into our philosophy and our approach to early childhood development. We enjoy creating innovative and unique ways for young ones to grow both academically, socially and artistically. The MIKO (Mastery, Independence, Knowledge and Optimism) Method's primary focus is identifying and expanding a child’s individual strengths within a stimulating, nurturing and relaxed learning environment. Children grow and learn through socialization, recognition, investigation, retention, repetition and creative process, which we encourage through ongoing exploration and exposure.
Rockness Music offers custom built early childhood music classes and assemblies classes for your school. Our fun and educational music enrichment classes for kids offer children an opportunity to build life skills, confidence, and positive traits through playfully dramatic exercises covering everything from language to motor skills to STEAM. We customize our curriculum for our partner schools and offer a fun, and valuable music education program. Our preschool music assemblies cover a variety of topics from Social and Emotional Development to dance parties!