Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 AM at Forever Young, 801 Woodward Ave.

Join us for a delightful journey of creativity and discovery in our Art and Nature: Sensory exploration for toddlers class. This nurturing and joyful program invites little ones to explore the beauty of nature while expressing their emotions through art, with elements of Spanish woven throughout.

In this heartwarming class, toddlers will dive into hands-on activities that celebrate the wonders of the great outdoors. Each session is filled with exciting sensory experiences, where children will play with a variety of natural materials—such as leaves, stones, sand, and clay—as well as recycled treasures and foraged finds. As they explore these elements, they’ll learn to navigate and express their feelings through creative play, all while being introduced to Spanish language concepts in a warm and supportive environment.

Our kind and cheerful instructor will be there every step of the way, guiding your child to connect with nature and their emotions. We believe in encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a sense of connection. Each class is filled with laughter, imagination, and the joy of creating together. Come share in the wonder as we cultivate a love for art, nature, and heartfelt expression!

🌻 APRIL AGENDA 🌻

4/2 NATURE COLLAGE ☘️ with a variety of collected nature items. Little ones will glue
Leaves, twigs, flower petals, glue, and construction paper.Creating their own nature collages. Encourage them to explore textures and colors while discussing each item.

4/9 LEAF RUBBING ART 🍃 little ones will Place a leaf under a sheet of paper and will
use crayons to rub over the paper, revealing the leaf's shape and veins. This is a great way to introduce them to the concept of textures and patterns in nature.

4/16 NATURE PAINTBRUSHES 🖌Create paintbrushes by tying leaves or flowers to the ends of twigs. With paint and paper provided, the little ones will use their nature paintbrushes to create colorful artwork.This encourages creativity while connecting them to the natural world.

4/23 FLOWER STAMPS 🌻 Little ones will Dip the heads of flowers in paint and use them as stamps on paper. little ones will press the flowers onto the paper to create beautiful flower prints. Talk about the colors and shapes as they create their artwork.

4/30 NATURE SENSORY BIN 📦 sensory bin fun filled with a variety of safe, natural materials for toddlers to explore; such as Dried leaves, pine cones, smooth stones, small twigs, and scoops. little ones will be encouraged to feel the different textures, sort items, and use scoops to move materials around. This hands-on activity promotes fine motor skills and sensory awareness while fostering curiosity about nature!

PARENT/CAREGIVER POLICY

While we encourage children to explore, caregiver attentiveness is required for both the art projects and sensory play.

Limit one adult per child.

AGES: 2-3Y

Drop-ins/ Walk-ins $30

Please inquire for sibling discount.

MAKE-UP/REFUND POLICY: Due to the limited class size, we ask that any cancellation requests be submitted 2 hours in advance so that we have time to fill the space. A class credit will be issued. Good for Art and Nature: Sensory Exploration class only. Unused credits will not be refunded.

No shows will not be refunded or credited.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS may occur due to illness or low class enrollment. We suggest you always check your email prior to class, or follow us @foreveryoung.kids for any updates.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Katecha Taveras is an experienced art educator and dedicated caretaker with a decade of experience working with children. Passionate about incorporating aspects of nature and emotional development into her teaching, Katecha believes in the transformative power of art as a means of self-expression and connection.

In addition to her role as an educator, Katecha is a full-spectrum doula who advocates for mothers, particularly women of color, through programs such as the Caribbean Women’s Health Association (CWHA), HOPE with Mount Sinai Doula Program, and Ancient Song. These initiatives provide vital support and advocacy to mothers and mothers-to-be in underfunded communities.

Her approach emphasizes understanding and navigating emotions, fostering problem-solving skills, and cultivating meaningful connections in real-time. Known for her empathetic and cheerful demeanor, Katecha creates a safe and engaging environment that encourages children to express themselves and explore their surroundings. Through fun projects and activities that blend art and nature, she inspires young minds to connect deeply with the world around them.

Art and Nature: Sensory Exploration Wednesday, 10:30-11:15 (Ages: 1-3Y)