Group classes are an excellent way to stimulate your child's senses, encourage socialization, improve motor skills, and just plain have fun. Believe it or not, your child may discover the passion they will carry with them the rest of their lives. It might be a process of trial and error, so try different things and see what sticks. Here are some various businesses and classes to check out.
Big Blue Swim School |
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Big Blue Swim School caters to children between the ages of three months to twelve years. Baby lesson focuses on skills such as breath control, back floating and learning to push off the wall, readying each child for parent-less participation. In the swim school for toddlers, kids between the ages of three and five learn balance, kicking and more, all through fun games, songs and stories that make them excited to come to class. For kids six and up, we have two programs, Bold Blue and Big Blue, catering to different skill levels. Swimmers will progress from learning how to be safe in the water to learning different strokes and building their skills to become proficient, strong swimmers.
Learn more or register today for Big Blue Swim School
Chicago Mini Musicians |
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The #1 early childhood music school in the western suburbs has opened up a satellite location in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago as Chicago Mini Musicians, and we can't wait to share our skill-building, playful, and engaging music classes with your little one!
Use code MACARONI for a $25 new student discount!Learn more or register today for Chicago Mini Musicians
Embark Speech and Language Therapy |
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Mingle Masters (18 months-3 years): Mingle Masters is a small-group toddler class led by a licensed speech therapist, focused on building language skills through play, connection, and guided social interaction. With just three toddlers per group, each child receives personalized support while engaging in fun, play-based learning. Perfect for little ones who thrive with structure and connection in a cozy, supportive setting.
Meal Masters (2-4 years): Meal Masters is a hands-on feeding class for toddlers led by a speech and feeding therapist. Through play and exploration, children build confidence with self-feeding, trying new textures, and developing safe eating skills. Perfect for picky or hesitant eaters, this class supports positive mealtime habits while giving caregivers practical strategies to use at home. Billed to insurance or private pay.
Learn more or register today for Embark Speech and Language Therapy
Merit School of Music |
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Watch your child learn and grow through Merit's music classes for babies and toddlers! Their Early Childhood specialists create a fun, welcoming environment supported by a developmentally stimulating curriculum.
Learn more or register today for Merit School of Music
Merry Music Makers |
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Merry Music Makers specializes in group music classes for children from birth through age 5 using the Music Together curriculum that is designed to teach the way children learn through play!
Learn more or register today for Merry Music Makers
The Music Playhouse of Chicago |
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Discover the power and joy of music! Offering super fun and interactive early childhood music education classes to families with children ages 0-5.
Learn more or register today for The Music Playhouse of Chicago
Pistachio Yoga |
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PLAYGROUP YOGA for Caregivers, Babies, & Kids up to preschool age.
Learn more or register today for Pistachio Yoga
Saint Luke Academy |
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Saint Luke Academy offers Early Childhood classes for our littlest students on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Book Bugs is for 6 month - 3 year olds and includes story time, movement, music and open play with their peers. Time for Two is just for our 2 year olds to introduce them to a PK-style classroom in a fun, but structured, learning environment.
Learn more or register today for Saint Luke Academy
St. Benedict Prep Bengal Cubs |
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Get to know the St. Benedict Prep Preschool building, teachers and programs by joining twice a week for our Bengal Cubs classes. Our experienced preschool teacher will welcome 2 year olds and their caregiver into one of our preschool classrooms with a chance to explore the room, our playground, and our gross motor room, as well.
Bengal Cubs is offered in three sessions: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-May), and Spring (March-May).Join us for one, two, or all three sessions. Limit is 10 students per session.
Learn more or register today for St. Benedict Prep Bengal Cubs
Ultimate Ninjas Chicago |
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Lil Ninjas Preschool Classes will focus on developing coordination and strength through skills such as balancing, hanging, jumping, climbing and running, while instilling self-confidence and teamwork in a safe and positive environment.
