Baby Hoots!
This fun, social and informative program is for parents who are interested in learning about their baby’s development during that all-important first year! Each class includes a half-hour of music, play and dance activities, followed by a half hour of evidenced-informed parent discussion focused on topics related to infant development. (See below for list of topics). The information discussed in each class is applicable to newborns, up to twelve-month-olds. This program consists of 10, one-hour classes, qualifies for the Ontario Children’s Activity Tax Credit and the Federal Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, and includes a subscription to EcoParent Magazine!
FEE: $275
“Wholeplay, hands-down, has the best mom and baby classes in Toronto! They’re not only fun, but you also learn a lot and meet tons of great people.” – Susan, mom of Ruby
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FALL/SPRING curriculum: (for parents and babies, newborn – 12 months)
Week 1: Welcome to Baby Hoots: Introduction and saying Hello! Week 2: Playing with my Baby: Learning about your baby’s play Week 3: Bonding with my Baby: Discussing the importance of relationships Week 4: Baby Massage: Learning the basics and benefits of baby massage Week 5: Rock-a-bye Baby: Understanding your baby’s sleep Week 6: My Baby’s Food: Discussing how to introduce solids to your baby Week 7: My Baby’s Body: Learning about how to support physical development Week 8: My Baby’s Mind: Discussing how to support cognitive development Week 9: My Confident Baby: Discussing how to encourage self-esteem Week 10: Graduation from Baby Hoots: Graduation and saying Good-bye!WINTER/SUMMER curriculum: (for parents and babies, newborn – 12 months)
Week 1: Welcome to Baby Hoots: Introduction and saying Hello! Week 2: My Unique Baby: Understanding your baby’s temperament Week 3: Friends and Feelings: Learning about soc-emotional development Week 4: My Baby’s Safety: Discussing discipline and safety-proofing strategies Week 5: Rock-a-bye Baby: Learning about sleep training strategies Week 6: My Baby’s Food: Discussing baby-led weaning and weaning your baby Week 7: My Baby’s Technology: Discussing the pros and cons of baby media Week 8: Baby Sign: Learning the basics and benefits of baby sign Week 9: My Baby’s Daycare: Discussing how to find and transition to daycare Week 10: Graduation from Baby Hoots: Graduation and saying Good-bye!LOCATIONS:
RONCESVALLES: Sorauren Park Fieldhouse, 50 Wabash Ave Winter 2017: Fridays, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm (January 13 – March 17)Baby Hoots – Roncesvalles – Winter 2017 THE BEACHES: Creswell Dance Academy, 2181 Queen St E Winter 2017: Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (January 12 – March 16)Baby Hoots – Beaches – Winter 2017 FOREST HILL: Moksha Yoga, 1498 Yonge Street Winter 2017: Thursdays, 10:45 am – 11:45 am (January 12 – March 16)Baby Hoots – Forest Hill – Winter 2017 LAWRENCE PARK: Tandem Studios , 3300 Yonge Street Winter 2017: Tuesdays, 2 pm – 3 pm (January 10 – March 14)Baby Hoots – Lawrence Park – Winter 2017 LESLIEVILLE: Sprouts, 183 Carlaw Avenue Winter 2017: Wednesdays, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm (January 11 – March 15)Baby Hoots – Leslieville – Winter 2017 ST CLAIR WEST: Moksha Yoga, 934 St Clair Ave West Winter 2017: Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (January 11 – March 15)Baby Hoots – St Clair West – Winter 2017 BLOOR WEST: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Avenue Winter 2017: Thursdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (January 12 – March 16)Baby Hoots – Bloor West – Winter 2017 DANFORTH: Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave
Winter 2017: Mondays, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm (January 9 – March 20) *No class on Family Day
Baby Hoots – Danforth – Winter 2017 LITTLE ITALY: Jill and the Beanstalk, 814 College Street Winter 2017: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (January 10 – March 14)Baby Hoots – Little Italy – Winter 2017 THE ANNEX:
Knox Church, 630 Spadina Ave
Winter 2017: Fridays, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm (January 13 – March 17)
Baby Hoots – The Annex – Winter 2017 DOWNTOWN: Moksha Yoga, 577 Wellington Street West Winter 2017: Mondays, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (January 9 – March 20) *No class on Family Day
Baby Hoots – Downtown – Winter 2017
