If you’re looking for fun, educational programs for your toddler, look no further than Saratoga Springs. There is a wealth of activities geared specifically towards the preschool set. From the library to the museum and beyond, here are just a few of the great programs to explore with your little one. Science, dance, reading and more, there is something for every interest.
First, the Saratoga Springs Library has plenty of toddler activities to choose from. You can stop by their Rainbow Room, which is is stocked with puzzles, puppets, toys, and animal figures providing tons of opportunities for play as well as meeting new little friends. There is also a collection of board books and picture books easily accessible on
kid-sized bookcases for them to explore. The Library offers Preschool and Toddler story times during the week. These interactive programs are designed to foster a love of stories, as
well as encourage the development of pre-literacy skills through
stories, rhymes and songs. In addition to these programs they also offer many parent/child workshops and a toddler/preschool story and music time as well.
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga has programs all week long just for toddlers with fun in science, tumbling and more. Each week Tuesday for Tots is designed to help toddlers gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment, and Alphabet Soup introduces a new letter each week. Silly Science explores the different ways science is all around us and Wiggle and Giggle is a time for children to explore the many different things that they can do
with their bodies — crawl through tunnels, walk the balance beam, roll
bolls, toss bean bags, and make music with all kinds of instruments.
This is also a great opportunity to meet new friends and get some exercise!
The Saratoga Regional YMCA has so many great programs for toddlers. Their tot playgroups for kids aged 1-2 years and 2-3 years brings together same-age children to focus on developing
socialization and cooperation skills. It includes free play and fine and
gross motor skill games and activities for children to enjoy. It’s a
great way for parents and children to meet new friends and interact in a
safe and relaxed atmosphere. Grandparents, babysitters and nannies are
welcome to participate. Their Short Sports program for kids aged 2-3 years has participants experience a variety of sport related games and activities in a small group setting in the gym. Micro Soccer is another great way to introduce little ones to sports in a fun, comfortable setting with kids their own age. For tiny dancers, Roc-N-Tots or Tiny Tutus are fantastic programs for toddlers to try out their very first dancing steps.
For more information visit:
www.childrensmuseumatsaratoga.org
www.sspl.org
www.saratogaregionalymca.org