Program Descriptions
Play Time ( Fridays 1:30-3:30 p.m.) Every Friday
Play time consists of 2 hours of parent-child age appropriate play. This activity encourages learning, bonding and parent-child interaction while playing and having fun.
Story Time (Thursdays, 11:00-11:30 a.m.) (3-5 years) Every Thursday
Story time is for children ages 3-5, each story will include circle time, the story, song and related literacy and art.
Family Literacy 11:45-2 p.m. ( Parents with children 0-3 years) - September 2008- June 2009
In collaboration with MDAE (Mt. Diablo Adult Education) English classes are offered to parent of children ages 0-3. Classes held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a child component, where children come to classes also and learn according to their age development.
Music Together 9-10 a.m. (0-5 years) 10 Sessions
Music Together 10-11a.m. (0-5 years) 10 Sessions
In a relaxed, playful class children and their parents/caregivers sing, play instruments, and participate in creative movement, regardless of musical ability. Music is learned through developmentally appropriate activates that support and respect the unique learning styles of very young children. Class is for parents/caregivers and children ages 0 months-5 years.
Lead Paint Education (Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.) (Parents with children 0-5 years) 1 session
This workshop will outline the hazards of lead for young children and pregnant women, where lead may be found, and what to do to keep children safe and healthy.
TIGO (Wednesdays in Spanish and Thursdays in English, 10:00-11:30 a.m.) (3-5 yrs.) 4 Sessions
TIGO is a creative tool designed by First 5 Contra Costa to help parents be their child’s first, and most important teacher. This practical resource contains high-quality children’s books, learning material, and fun, engaging activities that encourage parents to talk, play, and read with their young children. TIGO is for children ages 3-5 who are not currently in preschool.
Gym 9-10 a.m. (1-2 years) 6 sessions
This class will include a vast array of fantastic and stimulating experiences for children ages 1-2 and their parents, including warm-up tumbling skills, gymnastics, music, puppets, games and irresistible group activities to keep the little ones moving.
Gym 10-11 a.m. (2-3˝ years) 6 sessions
This class offers more independent and advanced opportunities for children ages 2-3˝ and their parents, including warm-up more advanced tumbling skills and gymnastics, music, puppets, games and irresistible to keep the little ones moving.
Gym 11-12 a.m. (3˝-5 years) 6 sessions
Children ages 3-5 have big fun to great, multicultural music! Children increase their self-expression and use their imagination to interact with the songs and the other participants.
Tobacco Education ( Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon) 2 classes
Tobacco education and the affects of second hand smoke hurt our children. Parents will learn why second hand smoke is dangerous to a families’ health and ways to promote safer environments for parents to have in their home. A two session class with remarkable information and sharing. Child care provided
Art with Daddy 10-11:30 a.m. ( 3-5 years ) -Daddies and Children only
Aimed for daddies to bond with their children in a fun way-A class for children ages 3-5 designed for father and child interaction and learning experience. We will explore all kinds of materials, such as clay, gooey gunk, fun objects, paint, markers, stencils, and temperas. Some projects will have themes such as animals, ocean, pirate or construction worker, and others will just be for the sake of discovering material. This is a process –oriented class. Fathers must be present to participate and engage with their children. Class is limited to 12 children plus their parents.
All Programs are free to children under 5 years old and their families
For information, please call:
Rosa at (925) 671-3268 or Marianela & Jacinda at (925) 671-3264
Our website:
http://www.monumentcommunity.org/first-five.htm
NEW Hours of Operation
M-F 8:30-4:00 pm
Closed Sat/Sun
