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About Play with Purpose

Discover learning through your child's eyes in these parent and child classes. Parents will enjoy circle time, themed play, songs, and stories with the children. See class descriptions for information about separation. Nannies welcome where indicated.

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Messy Masterpieces (2-5 Years)
Play with Purpose

Dress for mess and creative success! Your child will be free to explore a range of creative outlets in this class, including visual art, cooking and music. Many of the day's projects will be about the process, not the end product. Parents will learn about the many forms that creativity can be expressed, the benefits of allowing children the time and space for creative outlets, and how to support their child's creative self-expression. Join us for a creative good time! Parents and children remain together for the entire class.

Dad & Me (0-5 years)
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Being a parent is the most rewarding, and at times, the most challenging job you will ever have. Strengthen your relationship with your child through learning and play and meet other dads to discuss the importance of fatherhood. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.

Grandma/Grandpa & Me (0-5 Years)
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Calling all grandparents! Bring your favorite little ones to PAIIR for a morning of fun activities to enjoy together. Grandparents and children remain together for the entire class.

Young Mathematicians (2-5 Years)
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Discover how you and your child can have fun with math doing everyday activities. It's more than just 1 plus 1. Join us and explore shapes, patterns, measurement and numbers. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.

Young Scientists (2-5 Years)
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Looking for new ideas to engage your curious child(ren). Young scientists are our future! Children will explore a science-friendly environment, where they are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, experiment, and explain their reasoning. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.

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