Sonoma Community Center
Enriching lives through education and the arts — for Sonoma Valley and beyond
Events
Bilingual Move & Play for Parents and Children
November 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Start Date: Wednesdays, November 6
End Date: December 18
Date Exception: No class November 27
Class meets weekly for 6 weeks
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Instructor: Cristina Ruiz
Location: Room 213, Dance Studio
Ages: 6 Months – 2 Years
Registration Fee: $18 per class
Full Course Registration: $100
About the class
This early childhood class is designed to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for both parents and their young children. The primary goal is to foster a strong bond between parents and children while promoting developmental milestones through play, music and storytelling.
Parental Involvement:
Parents are active participants throughout the class, engaging with their children in activities, modeling positive behavior, and learning strategies to support their child’s development at home.
Benefits:
- Strengthens the parent-child bond through shared experiences.
- Supports early childhood development in key areas: cognitive, physical, social, and emotional.
- Provides parents with valuable insights and tools for nurturing their child’s growth.
- Fosters a sense of community among families.
Requirements:
- Comfortable clothing for both parents and children.
- An open mind and readiness to engage in playful, educational activities.
This class aims to be a joyful and enriching experience for both parents and children, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and healthy relationships.
Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org.
Esta clase para la primera infancia está diseñada para crear un ambiente acogedor y estimulante tanto para los padres como para sus hijos pequeños. El objetivo principal es fomentar un vínculo fuerte entre padres e hijos, mientras se promueven hitos del desarrollo a través del juego, la música y la narración de cuentos.
Participación de los padres:
Los padres son participantes activos durante toda la clase, involucrándose con sus hijos en las actividades, modelando comportamientos positivos y aprendiendo estrategias para apoyar el desarrollo de sus hijos en casa.
Beneficios:
- Fortalece el vínculo entre padres e hijos a través de experiencias compartidas.
- Apoya el desarrollo infantil temprano en áreas clave: cognitiva, física, social y emocional.
- Proporciona a los padres conocimientos y herramientas valiosas para fomentar el crecimiento de sus hijos.
- Fomenta un sentido de comunidad entre las familias.
Requisitos:
- Ropa cómoda para padres e hijos.
- Una mente abierta y disposición para participar en actividades lúdicas y educativas.
Esta clase pretende ser una experiencia alegre y enriquecedora tanto para los padres como para los niños, sentando una base sólida para el aprendizaje de por vida y relaciones saludables.
The Sonoma Community Center (the Center) strives to create an inclusive, safe community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Center is committed to creating such an environment because it brings out the fullest potential in each of us, which, in turn, contributes directly to creating a community of belonging. In order to ensure a positive, safe, and welcoming experience for everyone, all program participants are asked to abide by the following policies, community agreements, and restorative safety protocol.
About the instructor
Cristina Ruiz
Instructor
Questions and Answers
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We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee, or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
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