Extra Activities
Spanish Program
The Spanish language is offered to children at The Learning Ladder once a week throughout the school year. Classes are offered in two sessions, Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring. Lynne, our Spanish teacher, is a licensed and experienced teacher who has taught Spanish to children in a variety of settings. Lynne’s number one goal is to provide children with a positive second language experience by making the classes fun and memorable. Each class offers opportunities to sing, play, and interact with books, crafts, food and items from Mexico. Gracias!
Tumbling Program
Stretch N Grow programs are designed to work with toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children at developmentally appropriate skill levels. Stretch N Grow is a fitness and nutrition program that teaches children about how to have a healthy body. It helps in establishing healthy patterns and a positive attitude at an early age that is the foundation for a continued physical conditioning program and good health. Nikki Hintz, the owner and "coach" is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and certified fitness instructor. Nikki has worked with children for over 6 years and with The Learning Ladder for over a year. Nikki loves to create fun and interesting ways to teach children. A variety of silly socks, clappers, paper plates, discs, Pom-poms, ropes, cones, parachutes and many other practical props are used to get children interested and excited about exercise. Upbeat music and movements aid in the class structure too.
The Learning Ladder Music Program
Ms. Kristin and "Growing with Music" provide music classes once a week for the children at The Learning Ladder. The music program provides music education and developmental training to toddlers and preschoolers. The early childhood music program is based on the principles of music therapy and offers a variety of singing, movement and instrumental activities. It also fosters the development of motor, academic, social and communication skills.
Computer Program
Computer Child classes give 3-6 year old children the opportunity to learn basic computer skills while enjoying bright color graphics, sounds and music. Computer Child is a hands-on computer class for your child offered twice a month at The Learning Ladder. Mollie, our computer teacher, works to improve the hand-eye coordination needed to manipulate the mouse and basic computer terms and concepts while using educational software that enhances academic development. Classes are fun and will give your child a jump-start on the computerized world of today and tomorrow
Tae Kwon Do Classes
The World Tae Kwon Do Academy offers class once a week to the children ages 3-5 years. A spirited, energetic and motivational class! The children learn the basic principles and movements of beginning Tae Kwon Do. Mr. Jones, the instructor does an exceptional job incorporating various moves and commands as well as interaction between students and teacher.