{"title":"April Calendar","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureplaystudio.com\/pages\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calendar\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCalendar\u003c\/a\u003e! We look forward to seeing you. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"winter-nature-babies-class-friday-s-at-10-30","title":"Thursdays Nature Babies Class, 10:00-11:00 (Thursdays in April and May)","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"179\" width=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1034\/3704\/files\/IMG_3430_480x480.jpg?v=1679291182\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThursdays, 10:00-11:00\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin us as you’re able! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 First Class is a Free Trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Drop-in Option:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $10\/class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Open House: Thursday, 4\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Classes on April 2, 9, 16, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 18. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Where: private location in Decatur, GA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat to bring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpare clothes just in case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater bottle or two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSunscreen \u0026amp; bug spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCaregivers are welcomed to bring their own picnic blanket to sit upon. We'll have available a large outdoor mat or blanket to share.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️Open to all age babies (newborns-toddlers, 4 months to almost 24 months old) and their caregiver. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOur focus will include community, friendships, and play. We'll introduce gentle play, texture and tactile learning, sounds, songs, sensory exploration, and more. Parents and caregivers will connect with their child and others in the class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Rhythm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrive 5-10 mins early to free play and explore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease join us even if you’re running behind and might be late. We’ll warmly welcome you when you arrive and give high fives for being awesome! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome and gather for circle time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSing songs + gentle movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch playful learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircle time and gratitude moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoodbye song \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Baby \u0026amp; Me classes will follow gentle explorations which are designed for babies and their needs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Curriculum:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-originalfontsize=\"1rem\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs, social play and peer learning. What does social play look like in infants? How can we support that?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObject permanence. How do babies interact with hidden objects? Hide and seek with materials. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile play. Our littlest learners explore the world around them using their senses. Object weight, texture, and scent. They also primarily learn using their mouth. How can we safely support this type of learning?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivergent thinking and creativity. How do babies learn pretend play with their caregiver as primary example, modeling, and joyful imaginary play?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater and dirt. How can we introduce these sensory materials to babies and infants in safe ways? How can they engage with mud using their feet and hands? Sensory stimulation and messy play are important throughout childhood development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic and celebration with our littlest learners. 🎶  Language development is a key to focus on with our littlest ones. Sounds. Approximations. Sing-song and communicate to your baby throughout the day. Sing nursery rhymes. Make up silly songs. Change tone and inflection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e☔️ Weather policy: class will be held outdoors or under the shelter in light rain. If the weather includes severe rain, we will communicate and reschedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-originalfontsize=\"1rem\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Infant and toddler wheel of learning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommunicating, thinking, solving problems, sensory exploration, movement, language exploration, and being with other people and children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEnrollment: Minimum of 4 families. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Play Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47572086718744,"sku":"6","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1034\/3704\/files\/cover_images_for_classes_11.png?v=1774932525"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1034\/3704\/collections\/January-April_NPS_Community_Calendar_at_a_Glance_Leader_Info_996fb0a0-c4d7-4b13-9016-f3fbb0a2bef5.png?v=1775745094","url":"https:\/\/natureplaystudio.com\/collections\/april-calendar.oembed","provider":"Nature Play Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}