May 16, 2012
Time: 9:40a.m. (Member’s Only)
Specifically for: Children of all ages and their grown-ups!
Does your child love animals? By the end of two years old, children may be able identify common animals. Today, we will work on language skills as we look at the classic story, The Mixed up Chameleon, by Eric Carle. Through this colorful story time, children will experience a bit of magic as they watch the chameleon change into different animals. Using recycled magazine clippings of a variety of animals, children will be able to make their own collage art of mixed up creatures and talk about the many different shapes, sizes and textures that their creature is made up of.
Play Partner: Pretendgineers and BrainBuilders; our experienced stage staff of trained early childhood and child development educators.
Grown-up Tip: Did you know, children who regularly hear stories read aloud develop a strong foundation for literacy, including the motivation to read? This is a key element for educational and social success. Through reading, your child will learn vocabulary and language, how letters make up words, and phonemic awareness.
RSVP: Not required
Fee: Included with Pretend City Play Partners, Lively Learners, and Engaged Explorers Memberships.
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May 15, 2012
Class Sessions: Tuesdays, April 3 – May 22
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Specifically for: Infants (0-12 months), Young Toddlers (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-4 years); Grown-ups
The COPEing with Toddler Behavior Program (CWTB) offers an eight-week parenting class to families of children ages zero to three, which utilizes the COPE model of facilitation and group discussion. CWTB supports the need for healthy infant/toddler emotional development by fostering positive interactions and relationships between parent and child. The discussion of infant/toddler developmental stages helps create positive relationships and decreases negative interactions between parent and child. The CWTB classes help parents set children up for better attention, social skills, and self-esteem, creating successful and happy children and adults.
Play Partner: CUIDAR CHOC/UCI Initiative for the Development of Attention and Readiness
Grown-up Tip: Look for the developmental milestones your child is reaching with the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)! Don’t forget to pick up a free Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)!* to ensure your little one is developing on track! They are FREE, fast and easy!
* Available for Orange County residents only
RSVP: Space is limited, Pre-registration is required contact Laura Ramirez at (949) 824-4449
Class Maximum: 35 Parents
Fee: $20 for 8 Week Session
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May 14, 2012
Did you know that through art you can observe your child’s social and emotional development? This month get tips on how you can use art in your home to focus on your family through special office hours with behavior and parenting expert Dr. Selena Emond! As you sit down during your one-on-one appointment, Dr. Selena will work with you to identify and assess any concerns you may have for your family. You will then have the opportunity to immediately apply and utilize the tips that Dr. Selena provides by playing with your child in Pretend City with her by your side to guide you.
May 13, 2012
Pretend City closed in honor of Mother’s Day
May 12, 2012
Calling all artists! This month Pretend City is looking for a special type of volunteer; the artsy creative type! Do you have a special artistic talent that you have wanted to share? What better way to share it than with the youngest citizens in our community. Your talent can help spark a new hobby in our Art Studio, Amphitheater or anywhere in the city! Make sure to visit us online to learn about our volunteer opportunities and what you need to do to become an active volunteer!
May 11, 2012
Way To Play Days are specially designed to assist parents in finding answers to questions about their child’s development. Good To Go From Head to Toe, Pretend City’s child development initiative, together with our play partners, are here to assist you with.
May 10, 2012
Did you know that through art you can observe your child’s social and emotional development? This month get tips on how you can use art in your home to focus on your family through special office hours with behavior and parenting expert Dr. Selena Emond! As you sit down during your one-on-one appointment, Dr. Selena will work with you to identify and assess any concerns you may have for your family. You will then have the opportunity to immediately apply and utilize the tips that Dr. Selena provides by playing with your child in Pretend City with her by your side to guide you.
May 9, 2012
By the end of 18 months your child may be able to pretend play. Today is your opportunity to find the magic in pretend play as we build on your child’s performing art skills. We will explore the story, Not A Box, by Antoinette Portis; which will encourage your children to see things in new magical ways. Parents will then be able to reuse their own recycled boxes to help their children create something new while they explore their imaginations!
May 8, 2012
Class Sessions: Tuesdays, April 3 – May 22
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Specifically for: Infants (0-12 months), Young Toddlers (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-4 years); Grown-ups
The COPEing with Toddler Behavior Program (CWTB) offers an eight-week parenting class to families of children ages zero to three, which utilizes the COPE model of facilitation and group discussion. CWTB supports the need for healthy infant/toddler emotional development by fostering positive interactions and relationships between parent and child. The discussion of infant/toddler developmental stages helps create positive relationships and decreases negative interactions between parent and child. The CWTB classes help parents set children up for better attention, social skills, and self-esteem, creating successful and happy children and adults.
Play Partner: CUIDAR CHOC/UCI Initiative for the Development of Attention and Readiness
Grown-up Tip: Look for the developmental milestones your child is reaching with the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)! Don’t forget to pick up a free Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)!* to ensure your little one is developing on track! They are FREE, fast and easy!
* Available for Orange County residents only
RSVP: Space is limited, Pre-registration is required contact Laura Ramirez at (949) 824-4449
Class Maximum: 35 Parents
Fee: $20 for 8 Week Session
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May 7, 2012
As the sun sets across the busy streets of Pretend City, lights begin to flicker on and the magic of the arts are illuminated! It is time to let your imagination ROCK our city! This evening, guests will have the opportunity to rock and roll with the art of live music performed by special guests, create rockin’ art in the Art Studio, folk art with Young Rembdrants, explore the magic of dance through a hip-hop dance class, as you move and groove throughout the entire city! Imagination is the foundation of exploration and creation and is at the heart of endless possibilities. So, come on down and let your imagination rock our city!
