Mini Makers Craft + Play
Class Experience
Mini Makers Craft + Play is a sensory and art-based experience for children. Activities include, but are not limited to exploring with slime, doughs, clay, painting, sifting, transferring, and more. This class is a time for caretakers to observe and support the children letting them follow their own pace through the experiences set up in class.
To make the most of this experience, please follow your child's lead. Step back and observe. We invite you to resist the urge to “show” your child the “right” way because in doing that we end up robbing our children of that magical moment when they discover it all on their own. We truly believe that the experience is more valuable than any end product.
Parents, if you will be sending a nanny or grandparent with your child, please take a brief moment to share the Crafty Nest’s approach to toddler classes.
Class Requirements
Make sure to dress your child (and yourself) in clothes you don't mind getting messy since some paint might stain.
-One adult max per child.
What you'll learn
Art and sensory play empowers your child’s creativity, the use of senses and social-emotional skills, supports cognitive and language development, problem-solving, gross and fine motor skills while having tons of fun.
Sample Class Format
-Arrival
-Free art & sensory exploration -Guided art project
-Clean-up
Each class will be a wonderful new theme for your preschooler to explore and create adorable themed projects.
Mini Makers Art Explorers
Class Experience
Mini Makers Art Explorers is a seated class, where your little artist will explore different mediums, techniques and tools. We will have some examples of finished themed projects they can create or they can just do their own thing using all the supplies on the table.
To make the most of this experience, please follow your child's lead. Step back and observe. We invite you to resist the urge to “show” your child the “right” way because in doing that we end up robbing our children of that magical moment when they discover it all on their own. We truly believe that the experience is more valuable than any end product.
Parents, if you will be sending a nanny or grandparent with your child, please take a brief moment to share the Crafty Nest’s approach to toddler classes.
Class Requirements
Make sure to dress your child (and yourself) in clothes you don't mind getting messy since some paint might stain.
-One adult max per child.
What you'll learn
Creating art is so beneficial for children. From helping children develop an attention span to laying the foundation for important life skills, crafting is much more than just a quiet bit of fun for young kids.
Here are some ways being creative will help your preschooler.
Fine Motor Skills Development
Great Outlet for Self Expression of Emotions
Critical Thinking
Social Development
Creativity
Early Math + Language Skills
