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Play and Parenting Education Class Opportunities
for Adults & Children
Information | Skills | Support
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Class Guide by Age
Newborn - 6 Months: Welcome to Our World, Child'Space
7 - 14 Months: Partners in Play (PIP Squeaks), Coffee Talk
14 - 24 Months: Studio 40, Partners in Play (PIP Toddlers), Coffee Talk
24 - 36 Months: Studio 40, Partners in Play (PIP Twos), Coffee Talk
All Ages: Individual Consultations, Parenting 101 - Evening Series
Welcome to Our World
A FREE class for Parents and their Infants
Birth to 6 months
Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive, fun, informative class with our parenting educators. Explore topics that are relevant to you and your family as you begin the journey of raising a healthy and happy child.
Winter session begins January 9, 2012
Mondays; 10:45 am - 11:45 am
No pre-registration required.
Studio 40
Unlock the Creativity of Early Childhood
1 to 5 years old
Drop in on Mondays for a captivating program of art, music, movement and other creative activities at our own Studio 40 - a magical place where parents, grandparents & children play and grow together. At Studio 40, unique indoor and outdoor hands-on play experiences are the key to early childhood learning. Studio 40's monthly spotlights ensure each day is a new adventure.
Winter session begins January 9, 2012
January Spotlight: Masterpiece Mondays
February Spotlight: Mardi Gras Mondays
Mondays; 9:15 am - 10:15 am
No pre-registration required.
Fee: $10/family
Partners In Play (PIP)
Our Partners In Play classes follow an engaging curriculum that allows you to share meaningful play time with your child and have the opportunity to talk to other parents and our educators about parenting questions.
Winter
8 Week Session
January 10 - February 28
PIP Cooks!
Your child will be the master chef, and you the sous-chef, as together you enjoy the process of measuring, combining, and smashing and stirring before sampling culinary delights. Not only is cooking a fun way to bond and foster self-esteem, it also engages all of the senses and is the perfect platform for introducing language, math and science skills.
PIP Squeaks (7-14 months) - Fridays; 9:15 am - 10:15 am
$80/family
PIP Toddlers (14-24 months) - Tuesdays; 9:15 am - 10:30 am
$120/family
PIP Twos (24-36 months) - Tuesdays; 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
$120/family
Registration required.
Coffee Talk
Coffee & conversation focusing on hot topics for parents of young children
Topic: NO is Not a 4-Letter Word
Saying "No!" often evokes feelings of anger. Big feelings - both yours and your child's - are the perfect starting point for teaching life skills that will help your little ones through the ups and downs we all face every day. In this 3-week class you will learn what to do when your child gets angry, and how to help your child develop self-discipline and coping strategies that will last a lifetime.
February 1, 8 & 15
Wednesdays; 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Registration required. No childcare available.
Fee: $45
Caught In the Middle
2-evening sessions
This dynamic group is designed for parents of young adolescents. Join Forty Carrots executive director and veteran educator, Betsy Kane-Hartnett, as she helps you navigate your 10-14 year old's maddening yet magical rollercoaster years.
Session 1: February 7, 2012; 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Session 2: April 24, 2012; 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration required. Childcare not available.
Fee: $20/session
Individual Consultations
For families looking for support in a private setting, we are available to meet one-on-one to listen to your family concerns, share insights and help you develop a family plan within the framework of your family's values.
For an appointment call: (941) 365-7716 or email: info@fortycarrots.com
Fee: $75/session
Partners In Play (PIP) at Your Local Library
Free Neighborhood Drop-in Programs
Mobile babies - 5 years old
Enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly staff and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enjoy parenting even more. We offer FREE PIP classes at eight different libraries in Sarasota County throughout the week.
Winter Session begins January 9, 2012
MONDAYS
Selby Library (861-1130) 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Fruitville Library (861-2525) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
TUESDAYS
Elsie Quirk Library (861-1212) 10:00 am - 10:45 am
North Port Library (861-1312) 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
WEDNESDAYS
Jacaranda Library (861-1275) 10:00 am - 10:45 am & 11:00 am - 11:45 am
THURSDAYS
Gulf Gate Library (861-1241) 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Venice Library (861-1348) 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
FRIDAYS
North Sarasota Library (861-1362) 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
One family describes library classes as: "An oasis of positive support every week"
Sponsored in part by the Sarasota County Government
Click Here for Sarasota County Library Information
Child'Space
A collaboration between Forty Carrots & Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota
Featuring Barbara Leverone, M.A. & L.M.T.
Birth to 7 months
Involvement in Child'Space classes illustrates to parents and caregivers how to support their baby's development through constructive play, movement and touch. Topics include tummy time, infant massage, learning to roll, sit and crawl.
Winter Session begins January 9, 2012
Birth - 4 month olds: Thursdays; 10:00 am - 11:00 am
4 - 7 month olds: Thursdays; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $15/class; $40/3 classes
For registration, please email barbara@srqchildspace.com or call 362-0944
