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FREE Early Brain Development Classes
New Directions Institute, in partnership with hospitals, community centers and libraries in the east valley is offering a wide range of early brain development classes for parents and caregivers of children age's birth through five.
Wired for Success is a four-hour presentation packed with valuable information for parents and caregivers of newborns and infants about early infant brain development and how to maximize opportunities for healthy development and future learning.
WHERE/WHEN: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 3555 S. Val Vista Drive Gilbert, AZ 85297 Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ahwatukee Foothills Health Center 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85048 Saturday, June 5, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tempe St. Luke's Hospital 1500 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 Saturday, June 19, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
"Brain Time," is conducted by age group for children ages 0-5. It includes three, free, one-hour sessions that allow parents and caregivers to learn about the latest baby brain development research and techniques, and practice what they are learning by interacting with their child in a guided setting. Brain Time is similar to traditional Story Time, except that each parent practices with their child in a play setting using Brain Box™ toys and books.
WHERE/WHEN: Guadalupe Boys and Girls Club 9225 S. Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ 85283 Wednesday, June 16, June 23 and June 30 Ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chandler Downtown Library 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler, AZ 85225 Friday, June 11, June 18 and June 25 Ages 0-2, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2-3, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages 4-5, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kinder Prep interactive parent/child workshop series is for parents or caregivers with their children ages three to five years old. The free workshop includes three, one-hour sessions, with activities that use common materials found in many homes to illustrate and practice fun learning experiences. Each fun interaction is linked to how that activity strengthens brain connections.
WHERE/WHEN: Pecos Community Center 17010 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85048 Friday, June 11, June 18 and June 25, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Arizona's Children Association 375 East Elliot, Suite 11, Chandler, AZ 85225 Saturday, June 12, June 19 and June 26, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
TO REGISTER: Register online at www.newdirectionsinstitute.org and click on FREE programs or call 602.371.1366, x 224. |
