The Early Childhood curriculum at Imagination Stage takes a holistic approach in order to nurture the whole child. Learning for children of this age is experiential; therefore, teachers use stories, songs, movement and visual arts to engage children in multi-sensory play and to introduce them to the world of creativity.

In Just Imagine classes, a parent/caregiver shares in the creative process working with the teacher to stimulate all aspects of the child’s physical, cognitive and emotional development while simultaneously strengthening the bond between the child and caregiver.

Classes for ages 3–5 are designed for children to attend without a parent/caregiver. The curriculum supports the child’s emerging sense of independence and greater capacity for ‘pretend play.’ Classes continue to work in a multi-sensory manner to engage the multiple intelligences of each child.

Please note: All listed classes are available for registration EXCEPT for those noted as "Full" or "Closed". Website information is updated every day, at least once.

Just Imagine: You and Me
Children explore the arts through music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play, fostering creativity and imagination. Each class session focuses on a different theme such as shapes, animals, the body and more. The multisensory play promotes a child’s development of social and motor skills, and strengthens the bond between caregiver and child. <back to top>

Just Imagine: Musical Journeys Together
This class focuses on music as a means of fostering creativity and imagination. Each class session uses a different theme such as shapes, animals, the body and more. The multi-sensory play promotes a child’s development of social and motor skills, and strengthens the bond between caregiver and child. <back to top>

Just Imagine: Dramatic Journeys Together
This class focuses on storytelling as a means of fostering creativity and imagination. Each class session uses a different theme such as shapes, animals, the body and more. The multi-sensory play promotes a child’s development of social and motor skills, and strengthens the bond
between caregiver and child. <back to top>

Just Imagine: Fall Fun
Stories, songs and movement associated with fall themes such as leaves, pumpkins, and turkeys help children connect art, music and stories to the changing season. <back to top>

Just Imagine: Family Fun
Children, parents, grandparents, or caregivers can get into the act together! Each week bringsa new theme focusing on
playing and learning together. Each child must be registered separately. A 1:1 ratio between parent/caregiver and child is recommended, but not required. <back to top>

Creative Drama
Students use their bodies, voices, minds and imaginations to explore both classic and contemporary stories. Some classes are Classes encourage creative expression and promote confidence and self-esteem while working on skills such as active listening and sharing. Connections to stories are made through dramatic play, music, movement and visual art.  <back to top>

Creative Movement
Students new to dance use stories and music to develop coordination, physical and spatial awareness, and rhythm skills. This movement class encourages students who want to use their imaginations and move without being held to specific dance steps. <back to top>

Just Imagine: Make Puppets Together
With stories as a spriNgboard, parents/caregivers and
children use their imaginations to build puppets and masks to create all types of characters. This creative and fun family play time uses a variety of puppet-making techniques. Class tuition includes materials fee. <back to top>

Drama & Music
Creative drama and music are integrated in this fusion class. Students create their own stories, songs and dances based on popular children’s tales. Using simple props and costumes they create characters and bring their stories to life. <back to top>

Drama & Movement
In this fusion class, students
explore popular children’s stories through creative drama and movement. <back to top>

Tiny Tappers
The perfect class for budding “tappers!” Students learn developmentally appropriate tap steps, coordination, and rhythm. <back to top>

Ballet
Students twirl into princesses, princes, sugar plums, toy soldiers or snow flakes. Using stories like "Cinderella", "The Nutcracker", and "Swan Lake" as a springboard, students learn beginning ballet steps. Using creative and fun activities, students cultivate motor skills and develop spatial awareness.

Online registration begins June 15

Questions?
Contact your mentors:

Rachel Dempsey
rdempsey@imaginationstage.org
301-280-1636

Veronika Farkas
Creative Movement/Dance
vfarkas@imaginationstage.org
301-280-1643

Imagination Stage
Students learn

• Gross Motor/Body Awareness through obstacle courses, physical games and creative movement
• Fine motor skills through simple art projects
• Social/Interpersonal skills through circle time, clean up rituals, sharing and turn-taking
• Cognitive skills through story sequencing, focus and concentration, active listening
• Imagination, Sense of self, resiliency by exploring /experimenting, and problem solving through class activities