The Early Years
These classes are for new families with a child under 4.
The curriculum focuses on pre-literacy, language, and numeracy skills. Class structure includes a short parent lecture followed by play-based learning with the parent and child together.
Toddler Time One-on-One Family Sessions
Is your child between 18-24 months and do you want to a “jump start” on building pre-literacy skills? Contact us to schedule a one-on-one Toddler Time session for both parent and child. In this session, you’ll discover how your child with Down syndrome learns, receive materials you can begin using at home, and understand how to dive into guiding your child’s education. You’ll also have us available to answer any questions. This course is an excellent precursor to our Early Childhood Class, which we hope you will join in the fall.
Cost: $200 Includes materials and instruction.
To schedule your session, please e-mail Maura Foley Jackson at maura@marenfund.org
Early Childhood Class
This class is for new parents with a child 2-4 years old. The curriculum focuses on pre-literacy, language, and numeracy skills. Monthly, 90-minute sessions run from September 2024 – May 2025. Each monthly session is parent-child focused, with the parent and child rotating through literacy, math, and language centers. Parents then receive a brief parent lecture while their children enjoy play time with our teachers and volunteers.
Parents also receive materials you can use with your child between sessions. Our teachers/staff are also available to answer any questions to help you guide your child’s academic development. Please note: course eligibility requires students to be two years old by July 31, 2024.
Cost: $350.00 (materials included)
Scholarships are available. Download the application form here.
Questions? Please contact julie@marenfund.org
Early Childhood Class meets once a month on Friday from 9-10:30 AM
In 2024
September 13
October 18
November 15
December 13
In 2025
January 17
February 7
April 11
May 9