Registration materials are on line and early application is encouraged for these popular programs. Visit the Magic Sparks Preschool website at www.learningextensions.net.
Magic Sparks is a multi-age, arts infused preschool program with 12 children ages 3-5 and two dedicated teachers. At Magic Sparks, we believe that learning can happen at any moment! Our child-centered approach engages children in language, literature, and mathematical concepts through a variety of multi-sensory experiences. Our lead teachers have rich early childhood backgrounds and Masters degrees. Detailed qualifications, goals and objectives are available. Our curriculum includes literature, free play, art, journal writing, small and large group work, cooking, construction, science, math, computer opportunities and lots of interaction with teachers. The program features visiting artists from a wide range of professional artists who teach music, movement, visual art, clay, drama, and Spanish. Children also attend performances several times a year hosted here at the center. Children may attend 3 or 4 days per week.
3 days (T/Th/F) 9:00 – 12:00
3 Days (MWF) 9:00 – 12:00
4 Days (M-Th) 9:30 – 12:30pm
Learning Extensions is a project-based experience for our oldest students ages 4 to 5 years old. Designed to meet the needs of children who just miss the kindergarten cut-off date, this is a small group of eight students and gives children optimum learning experiences that expand upon the preschool program with additional emphasis on academic skills. Monday through Friday-- after preschool until 2pm.
Tuition Information
Tuition will be due on the first of each month. The amount of tuition is determined by the total number of days of school. Our calendar is based on a 32-week schedule, which includes teacher workdays. The full amount will be divided into nine equal monthly payments regardless of how many days we have school each month. You are not be billed for vacation days.
Click here for the Magic Spark Application for Enrollment
For complete information, contact the Preschool Director, Kristini Zeaser- Sydow, at learningextensions@comcast.net or go to learningextensions.net
Ages Newborn to 4 Years Old
Musikgarten ®
Awaken your baby or toddler’s love of music in this adult/child music class for babies and toddlers instructed by Natalie Hudson. From 10 – 10:30am for 15 weeks beginning the week of January 25th for $150 plus $35 supplies. Newborn to 16 months come Wednesdays ; ages 16 months to 3 years come on Monday or Thursday.
Parent / Child Clay
Children ages 4 & up with an accompanying adult will enjoy doing projects with Michaela Kuhn, instructor. Grown ups and children make their own pieces while working together in this fun and messy class. Wed’s from 4 to 5pm for 8 weeks beginning Jan 20th and March 24th for $130 per pair plus $50 supplies. Additional siblings are $70. Additional bags of clay are $20. This class is held at Trident Academy off Whipple Road (just around the corner from Creative Spark!)
Happily Ever Art Your little prince or princess will love experimenting in the magical world of Fairy Tales! Class will begin with an enchanted story and then we’re off to create works of art based on the storyline. Instructor, Caiti Boles. Ages 3 ½ to 6 on Wed’s from 3:30 to 4:30 for 8 weeks beginning Jan 27th or March 31st for $100 plus $20 supplies.
Robert Ivey’s Ballet for Kids Program
The only program in Charleston to follow the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, a program what combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Saturdays beginning Sept 12th. Classes are for ages 3 to 10. Please contact instructor, Miss Angela Agudo at 843-818-8917 or visit www.balletforkids.com for class times, class attire, tuition information & discounts, registration, etc.
JumpBunch! This national leading mobile children’s sports and fitness program provides a friendly, non-competitive introduction to a variety of sports. Football, croquet, soccer, yoga, Frisbee, golf and more! With over 70 different sport activities, and a professionally developed, age appropriate curriculum, your child will never get bored! Each weekly class incorporates a cardiovascular warm-up, stretches with our signature dynabands, a sport activity, and a fitness activity, all set to age-appropriate music. JumpBunch coaches teach through constant praise and encouragement to build self esteem and JumpBunch has been proven to ease many children’s fear of trying new sports. Our goal at JumpBunch is to lay the foundation early in a child’s development for a lifetime of healthy habits, build confidence and coordination, and have a lot of fun!
Classes are on Fridays beginning January 8th. $60 per session.
For more information and sign up for classes contact Coach Mary Kathryn at mknelson@jumpbunch.com , (843) 670-1337 or visit www.jumpbunchlocations.com/charleston
Ages 18 months to 2 years come from 3 to 3:30 pm
Ages 3 to 6 years come from 3:45 to 4:15pm
Session 1 January 8- February 19 -No Classes Jan. 15th
Session 2 February 26- April 2
Session 3 April 9- May 14 |
