Enrichment classes enhance the curriculum being taught in the Itasca Park District Early Childhood Education programs. They extend the curriculum in a smaller group setting in order to provide more individualized attention. Enrichment classes include STEM activities and daily outdoor activities to extend what has been learned in the classroom. (KM)
Junior Kindergarten Enrichment
AGE: 4 yrs by Sep 1, 2025 and toilet-trained
LOCATION: Nature Center MIN/MAX: 4/10
Enrichment classes enhance the curriculum being taught in the Itasca Park District Early Childhood Education programs. They extend the curriculum in a smaller group setting in order to provide more individualized attention. Enrichment classes include STEM activities and daily outdoor activities to extend what has been learned in the classroom. (KM)
Preschool Enrichment
AGE: 3 yrs by Sep 1, 2025 and toilet-trained
LOCATION: Nature Center MIN/MAX: 4/10
Maracas and clackers and tambourines, too; its musical fun just for you! Tot Rock is a unique music and learning program designed specifically for 1 year olds. Each session focuses on a new educational theme that incorporates hand held instruments, play props, sensory integration, coordination exercises, and socialization. Structured and unstructured time is included in each class. Sing, dance and play today! www.rockitkids.com (AM)
This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com (CC)
Make it a musical day! Kid Rock is a music and movement program designed to stimulate development through interactive play. Fine and gross motor skills are improved through imagination exercises, and by using rhythm instruments and movement props such as tambourines, maracas, scarves and a parachute. Presented in a structured format, Kid Rock encourages cooperation and following directions. Each session focuses on a new educational theme. Sing, dance and play today! www.rockitkids.com (AM)
Graduation fee of $11 covers the cost of graduation cap and gown.
