Up and down; large and small; big and little; fast and slow. Learning about opposites is a great way for children to develop their critical thinking skills. This early exploration with comparison builds the foundations of a host of mathematical concepts, including understanding measurement, time, and spatial reasoning. Build understanding of these concepts during this week’s YALA Artsplay!TMworkshop, while we use our “footwork” in the second line parade.
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This free 6-part workshop series provides engaging arts based activities designed to instruct caregivers on how to use the arts at home to promote early learning. Lessons are conducted by certified Louisiana Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Janese Brooks-Galathe, who has expertly crafted multi-sensory experiences that foster children’s natural curiosity for learning. After each workshop, children and their caregivers can download our digital Connection Cards exploring how workshop activities can be continued at home. Register today: http://bit.ly/YALAArtsplayNOAAM
February 27- Workshop 1 - Mama Don’t Cry (Emotional Development)
March 6 - Workshop 2 - Roll Wit Me (Social Development)
March 13 - Workshop 3 - Do What Cha Wanna (Word Relations)
Marcy 20 - Workshop 4 - When the Saints Go Marching In (Math Foundations)
March 27 - Workshop 5 - Down to the Audubon Zoo (Imaginative Play)
April 3- Workshop 6 - All on Mardi Gras Day (Multiple Development Areas)
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