West County First 5 Center-Richmond Satellite Site Operated by Bay Area Community Resources 317 11th Street Richmond,

CA, 94806 (510) 233-5890 Classes Beginning 3/17/2014 Baby Signs (7,249)
Ages: 6 Months-2 Years This class teaches signing through songs and games. Sign language helps young children communicate what they need, see, and feel without having to resort to tears! Child development concepts are presented each week to reinforce how children benefit from signing. Participants will learn signs for a variety of topics, including mealtime, bedtime, play, feelings, and family. Instructor: 3/17/14-4/21/14 Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM

West County First 5 Richmond Center

Orientation (7,320)
Ages: -Adults Only Learn about the Center's registration process, policies, and mission. Open to new and veteran families. Participants will receive a specially mixed CD of children's music! Instructor: 4/29/14-4/29/14 Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 AM

Dance & Zoo Phonics (7,287)

Ages: 3 Years-5 Years Dance & Zoo Phonics uses animals to teach the alphabet, focusing on letter shapes and sounds. Children practice spelling and sounding out their names using the different animal movements. Children continue their creative movement activities by learning a multicultural dance, including salsa, hip hop, African, and Hawaiian dance. Instructor: 3/18/14-4/15/14 Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM

Parents Raising Safe Kids (7,304)

Ages: -Adults Only The Parents Raising Safe Kids curriculum is a component of the ACT Against Violence program, developed by American Psychological Association. Class covers: Understanding childrens behavior and developmental milestones, anger management, resolving conflicts, positive discipline, and reducing influence of media on Children. Childcare provided. Instructor: 3/26/14-4/30/14 Wednesdays 10:00-12:00 PM

I Can Do That! (7,295)

Ages: 2 Years-3 Years Children will gain mastery and confidence in their self esteem and accomplishment as they practice their emerging skills through art projects and games, developing their fine and gross motor development. Instructor: 3/21/14-4/25/14 Fridays 10:00-11:00 AM

Raising a Reader 0-5 (7,023)

Ages: 0 Months-5 Years Children start their journey to literacy at birth by watching, listening, and interacting with the world in a variety of daily experiences. Learn how to support your child's developing literacy, and what a quality literacy program in preschool looks like. Families will rotate bags of 4 great books, and participate in a weekly literacy class, which includes activities that encourage a love of books in children. Instructor: 3/22/14-3/22/14 Saturdays 10:00-11:30 AM

Kahawia Uzazi (7,288)

Ages: -Adults Only African American parenting is a wonderful but sometimes challenging experience in todays society. Collective support can be very helpful. Come share your parenting strategies and experiences about being a parent. Includes self-care activities, arts & crafts, cooking ideas and more. Childcare provided. Instructor: 3/20/14-4/24/14 Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AM

Raising a Reader 0-5 (7,310)

Ages: 0 Months-5 Years Children start their journey to literacy at birth by watching, listening, and interacting with the world in a variety of daily experiences. Learn how to support your child's developing literacy, and what a quality literacy program in preschool looks like. Families will rotate bags of 4 great books, and participate in a weekly literacy class, which includes activities that encourage a love of books in children. Instructor: 4/12/14-4/26/14 Saturdays 10:00-11:30 AM

Meet The Doodler (7,257)

Ages: 2 Years-3 Years Even before young children speak fluently, they can draw pictures. It is part of their process of understanding whats around themthey draw how they view the world. The doodle of a child is an attempt to reflect creativity, and an attempt to communicate their understanding of it. Lets create by doodling with a variety of materials, such as paint, crayons, chalk, markers, and watercolors. Instructor: 3/17/14-4/21/14 Mondays 1:00-2:00 PM

Story Time (7,291)

Ages: 0 Months-3 Years Each storytime includes a song, story, and creative extension activities related to art, science, math, music, nature, and culture. Instructor: 3/18/14-4/22/14 Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 PM

Movement & Mindfulness (7,325)

Ages: 3 Years-5 Years Movement & Mindfulness integrates stories, exercise & self-regulation to improve fitness, attention, early literacy, direction following, learning readiness, self-control, stress management, resilience, & responsible behavior. Parents will learn how themes from Learning Foundations are included in the curriculum, & have an increased awareness of how intentional play based learning prepares children for school. Instructor: 3/26/14-4/30/14 Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM

Tell Me Why! (7,296)

Ages: 2 Years-3 Years Does your child ask you why, why, why? all the time? They want to know about their world!!! Childrens curiosity will be highlighted as they explore the world around them through songs, storytelling, sensory and art activities. Instructor: 3/21/14-4/25/14 Fridays 1:00-2:00 PM

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