mission
The Woodland Fine Arts Academy Pre-K and Toddler Program exists to introduce young children to the joy of the arts in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Through play-based learning, creative movement, and age-appropriate instruction, we help little ones explore their God-given creativity, build foundational skills, and experience the wonder of learning in a safe and encouraging space.
benefits of MOVEMENT & MUSIC EDUCATION FOR PRE-K & toddlers
- Physical Development: Movement classes help preschoolers develop gross motor skills like running, jumping, and balancing, while music classes encourage fine motor skills through activities like clapping, drumming, or playing simple instruments.
- Coordination and Balance: Both movement and music classes promote coordination and balance, helping children gain control over their bodies and movements. Activities like dancing to different rhythms or moving to music cues enhance these skills.
- Cognitive Skills: Both movement and music classes stimulate cognitive development by engaging children in activities that require memory, attention, and problem-solving. Following instructions, memorizing sequences, and improvising movements or melodies develop cognitive flexibility and creativity.
- Social Interaction: Participating in group movement or music activities fosters social skills like cooperation, sharing, and turn-taking. Children learn to communicate nonverbally through movement and music, building empathy and interpersonal relationships.
pre-k & Toddler class offerings
Class Offerings for 18 months-5 years old
Toddler Class: Children must be 18 months old at the start of our class date (Aug 17).
Pre-K Classes: Children must be a minimum of 3 years old at the start of our class date (Aug 17).
Toddler Class: Children must be 18 months old at the start of our class date (Aug 17).
Pre-K Classes: Children must be a minimum of 3 years old at the start of our class date (Aug 17).
Toddler Music & Movement
18 months-3 years old
An interactive 45 minute class that explores different music in a fun, imaginative way! Students will develop their locomotive skills, directional skills and structured free play. This class will be private with only the instructor and students in the classroom.
An interactive 45 minute class that explores different music in a fun, imaginative way! Students will develop their locomotive skills, directional skills and structured free play. This class will be private with only the instructor and students in the classroom.
PRE-K BALLET & CREATIVE MOVEMENT
3-5 years old
This class will introduce your child to the basics of ballet: focusing on positions, posture, self-discipline and basic locomotor movements and coordination. The creative movement portion will be about learning new ways of moving through creative games, free dance and exploring space, time, energy and body shapes. This is an excellent class for a child who could benefit from both self-discipline and spontaneity.
This class will introduce your child to the basics of ballet: focusing on positions, posture, self-discipline and basic locomotor movements and coordination. The creative movement portion will be about learning new ways of moving through creative games, free dance and exploring space, time, energy and body shapes. This is an excellent class for a child who could benefit from both self-discipline and spontaneity.
PRE-K BALLET & TAP
3-5 years old
Dancers will enjoy this interactive ballet and tap combination class that builds on basic ballet and tap technique. The Tap portion of the class will concentrate on rhythm, coordination, timing & building confidence through mastering more difficult patterns and steps. The ballet portion of class includes an introduction of ballet steps as well as positions in center. This exciting class is a fun way to introduce your child to dance!
Dancers will enjoy this interactive ballet and tap combination class that builds on basic ballet and tap technique. The Tap portion of the class will concentrate on rhythm, coordination, timing & building confidence through mastering more difficult patterns and steps. The ballet portion of class includes an introduction of ballet steps as well as positions in center. This exciting class is a fun way to introduce your child to dance!
PRE-K jazz & HIP HOP
3-5 years old
Get ready to move, groove, and have fun! This energetic class introduces young dancers to the basics of jazz and hip hop while developing rhythm, coordination, balance, and locomotor skills. Through age-appropriate music, games, and movement activities, dancers will build confidence, creativity, and a love for dance in a positive and engaging environment.
Get ready to move, groove, and have fun! This energetic class introduces young dancers to the basics of jazz and hip hop while developing rhythm, coordination, balance, and locomotor skills. Through age-appropriate music, games, and movement activities, dancers will build confidence, creativity, and a love for dance in a positive and engaging environment.
Pre-k musical theatre
3-5 years old
This class combines imaginative play, singing, acting, and movement to introduce the building blocks of the performing arts. This class will foster creativity and nurture self-esteem. Through songs, musical theatre games, stories and dance, these budding performers will discover new abilities!
This class combines imaginative play, singing, acting, and movement to introduce the building blocks of the performing arts. This class will foster creativity and nurture self-esteem. Through songs, musical theatre games, stories and dance, these budding performers will discover new abilities!
