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Friday, September 10th | 10 AM – 12 NOON | Way to Play Days occur on the 2nd Friday of every month Purpose Behind the Play: Whole body development, communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, social emotion expression. Join us for this month’s Way to Play Day as we focus on language and communication skills! Play your […]
Wednesday, September 11th September 11th is an important day in any American’s life, no matter how old they are. At Pretend City, we are remembering this day and honoring the lives that were lost. We will have different activities for children to show their patriotism and learn more about the day in a kid-friendly way. Purpose […]
Sunday, September 12th Grandparents can be a huge part of any child’s life and that’s why we want to give them their own day of celebration! Today we will be celebrating grandparents and our appreciation for all that they do with special activities and fun! Purpose Behind the Play: social-emotional development, self-regulation, literacy, communication, and sensory play Smart Art (Times […]
Sunday, September 12th | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM This month’s Baby Steps is all about books, stories, and reading! We’re showing you how to incorporate books in your child’s life at different ages through cloth books, bright & colorful books, and interactive books to navigate the appropriate “reading levels” for your baby! Introducing your […]
The Third Thursday of the Month | Thursday, September 16th |10 AM Mix & mingle with other play-loving parents for Coffee & Conversation, plus you’ll hear from our education & leadership team about our monthly educational focus. An event open to all – whether you’re a new kid in the City or feel like The Mayor! Pretendgineers will conduct a child-centered activity for all the littles […]
Saturday, September 18th Peace Day is an internationally celebrated tradition where we come together to strengthen ideals of peace within and among all peoples. Celebrate with us as we share our love for the world and each other with activities that promote harmony and caring. Purpose Behind the Play: social emotional development, self-regulation, empathy, gross […]
Sunday, September 19th Ahoy Mateys! Hoist up the anchor and sail away with us as we celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! It’ll be a swashbuckling adventure as we play pirate games, tell tales, and create pirate art! Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a Pretend City life for me! Purpose Behind the Play: dramatic play, language and literacy, writing and imagination exploration, problem […]
Wednesday, September 22nd It’s time to fall in love with this change in seasons! The leaves are turning, and the weather is shifting which means there is lots of fun to had here at Pretend City. Let’s celebrate with art, games, books, and sensory play as we have fun with fall! Purpose Behind the Play: Sensory play and artistic discovery, concept development through curiosity and exploratory behavior, inquiry […]
Giving Hearts for Creative Arts Why Evolve The Art Studio? Children intake sensory experiences differently than adults. Their surroundings - colors, sights, textures, and sounds - have a much stronger influence over the way they engage with their world. Currently, our Art Studio is a bit of a visual overload, while neglecting sound, light, and […]
Thursday, September 30th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Join us for a special event for children of all ages on the autism spectrum, their therapists, and their family. This is a fun opportunity for families and children to play and interact in an autism-friendly environment. Pretend City wants to enrich your family’s play experience […]