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Parent Child University FREE Preview Class! (0-5y)

 

Parent Child University® FREE Demo Classes  

Village class video clip! 

Our Time video clip!

Signing Smart Treasure Chest 2 video clip!

Parent Child U Free Preview

Come read, rhyme, sing and sign the Kindermusik® , ABC Music & Me® and Sign & Sing (created by Signing Smart®) way with Becky Bailey's I Love You Rituals too! Come find out why Kindermusik® is the world's leading seller of curricula for 0-7 year-olds worldwide. Come experience the joy of parent education through child enrichment and families new to Parent Child U's many classes receive a FREE gift! See pictures, video clips, register your make-up classes, and learn why parents and children LOVE our classes at www.ParentChildU.com!  Fairlington Center.  Inst:  Kretzer

 

Ages Birth-5                  1 Session                  Free

110201A  Fri., Sep. 10, 9:30-10:20a.m.

110201B  Fri., Sep. 10, 10:45-11:20a.m.

110201C  Sat., Sep. 11, 9:30-10:20a.m.

110201D  Sat., Sep. 11, 10:45-11:35a.m.

 http://www.parentchildu.com/ 

 

Signing Smart: FREE Preview! (0 - 2 yrs.)

Signing Smart®: Free Preview Class at Arlington or Falls Church or Your own site today!

Ages: 0-2 yrs. (Parent-Child)

Description: Come experience the power and fUn of Signing Smart® your baby or toddler! Come sign and play with our toys, tunnel, parachute, and more during this exciting ASL play class. Come find out why signing increases IQ by 12 points (NIH study) and speeds spoken language development. Come experience the joy of parent education through child enrichment and families new to Signing Smart receive a FREE gift. Check out www.ParentChildU.com to see why families LOVE our classes!

Instructor: "Miss Laura" Daub

Location: Falls Church Recreation Center

Activity #                         Date                                     Time                                     Fees

111111-X             Th: 6/10 10:00am-10:45 am R: $57 / NR: $67

111111-X             Th: 6/10 11:00am-11:45 am R: $57 / NR: $67

Material Fees:_________FREE___________

Minimum number of students for class _________6____________

Maximum number of students for class ________16__________

TO REGISTER (Falls Church Demo - Arlington Below): Look for Class Under Parent Child U: Daub

Questions - Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Online: //webtrac.fallschurchva.gov/

Falls Church Recreation Phone: (703) 248-5077 & have your credit card ready

Falls Church Recreation & Parks Walk In/Class Location: 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA 22046

Signing Smart®: Free Preview Class - Arlington Recreation Demo

Ages: 0-2 yrs. (Parent-Child)

Sessions: 1

Instructor: Daub

Cost: FREE + receive a free gift

Dates & Time: Tuesday 1/12 10:30 – 11:15 and Thursday 1/14 4:30-5:20

Location: Fairlington Center

Class size: 3min/16max (with caregiver)

Description: Come experience the power and fUn of Signing Smart® your baby or toddler! Come sign and play with our toys, ball pit, tunnel, parachute, and more during this exciting ASL play class. Come find out why signing increases IQ by 12 points (NIH study) and speeds spoken language development. Come experience the joy of parent education through child enrichment and families new to Signing Smart® receive a FREE gift! More information at http://www.parentchildu.com/!

TO REGISTER (Arlington Demo - Falls Church above):

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747, unless after start date call: (703) 228-1833

Arlington County Online (until 1 week before class starts then must call): https://registration.arlingtonva.us/

 

 

Birthday Parties By PCU®! (All ages)

Parent Child U®: Kindermusik or Sign & Sing Birthday Package* 

Cost: $150 - an incredible deal in the DC area & includes:     

Description: Parties usually take us at PCU 3-4 hours with prep, ordering and stuffing bags, travel, set-up, clean-up, time with the kids & our as one family put it, "priceless" fUn 40 minute Kindermusik and/or Sign & Sing music and story time circle led by a licensed PCU educator!

·       8 gift bags

·       A gift for the birthday boy/girl

·       Theme, songs & gift bags planned with Parent Child University ahead of time so you won't have to worry!

Shiny Dinah Train Party (Other themes available, including: pirates, princesses, zoo, and animals of various types, and more!)

Sample TRAIN Party: Birthday Boy/Girl Gift includes

·       1 Shiny Dinah Big Book

·       1 Shiny Dinah CD

·       1 pair of Shiny Dinah chime eggs

·       Parent Child U T-shirt

Sample: TRAIN Party 8 Gift Bags include:

·       8 Shiny Dinah small books

·       8 beach balls or CDs

·       8 Bubbles

·       8 Coupon for a FREE Parent Child University class

·       Additional instruments or items available at cost & upon request

·       Additional or Sibling gift bags available at cost                                

           * All items subject to availability

To Discuss Available Dates in Northern VA or possibly DC or MD for an additional gas charge: Call (571) 643-1002

Kindermusik and/or Sign & Sing Circle with instrument play, story time, and MORE!

 

Kindermusik®: Village - Dew Drops (0-1.5 yrs.)

Kindermusik®: Village - Dew Drops (Birth - 16-18 mos.)  

Take Home Materials: a CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, carrying case, 2 art banners, a board book of flowers, downloadable activity journal, and an Flower Bells instrument for music-making at home.


Ages: Birth – 18 mos.  (Parent-Child)

Sessions: 8 Sessions, 50 minutes

Cost:  $136 plus a $37 materials fee AND $102 – 6 week class + $37 materials fee

Date & Time: Wednesdays 10:00-10:50 4/21 – 6/09 AND Fridays 4/23- 6/11 9:30-10:20 AND Saturdays 4/24- 6/12 11:45-12:35 

Class size: 4min/13max (Parent-Child)

Description: For over 30 years, Kindermusik® has remained the best choice for your child. In fact, research proves that our students do better in school! Each class is lead by a child development expert, and includes IQ-boosting American Sign Language, Spanish, instrument play, songs, parachute play, parent education, a research-packed weekly e-mail, and professional monthly newsletter. Come join us in Dew Drops families will play and move together to songs about flowers dance a jig, move to the “Irish Trot” and more. In their At Home Materials, families will receive a CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, 2 art banners, a board book of flowers, a Flower Bells instrument for music-making at home and downloadable home activity journal. See pictures, videos, and schedule make-up classes at www.ParentChildU.com!   

 TO REGISTER: 

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747, unless after start date call: (703) 228-1833

Arlington County Online (until 1 week before class starts then must call if class has met its minimum):https://registration.arlingtonva.us/


Kindermusik: Village - Zoom Buggy!

Kindermusik: Village: Zoom Buggy (Birth - 16-18 mos.) Fall '10

Village class video clip!

  Materials include: long play CD, board books, carrying cases, 2 art banners, and home activity journals to extend learning home.

Kindermusik Village: Zoom Buggy! - offered at Falls Church Recreation & Arlington Recreation & a Preschool/Playgroup Near you!

 ARLINGTON CLASSES  - Fall 2010 (Falls Church below) 

For over 30 years, Kindermusik® has remained a great choice for your child; in fact, research shows that Kindermusik® students do better in school! Each class is lead by a child development expert and includes IQ-boosting American Sign Language, Spanish, instrument play, songs, parachute play, parent education, a research-packed weekly e-mail and professional monthly newsletter. In Zoom Buggy we explore the many ways baby and parent can zoom! Please bring $38 for materials to the first class. Take home materials include a CD of class songs, art banners, a board book, an instrument for music-making and downloadable home activity journal. See pictures, videos, and schedule make-up classes at www.ParentChildU.com!  Inst:  Kretzer

Walter Reed Center

Ages Birth-1 1/2                   8 Sessions                  $136.00

110204A  Wed., Sep. 22, 10:30-11:20a.m.

Fairlington Center

Ages Birth-1 1/2                   8 Sessions                  $136.00

110204B  Sat., Sep. 25, 11:45a.m.-12:35p.m.

 www.ParentChildU.com

 TO REGISTER: 

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747, unless after start date call: (703) 228-1833

Arlington County Online (until 1 week before class starts then must call):https://registration.arlingtonva.us/

 

FALLS CHURCH CLASSES - Fall 2010 (Arlington above) 

Kindermusik®: Village – Zoom Buggy! (Birth–18 mos.)  

Description: For over 30 years, Kindermusik® has remained the best choice for your child. In fact, research proves that our students do better in school! Each class is lead by a child development expert, and includes IQ-boosting American Sign Language, Spanish, instrument play, songs, parachute play, parent education, a research-packed weekly e-mail, and professional monthly newsletter. Come join us in Zoom Buggy as we explore the many ways Baby and Parent can zoom! Your home materials are included in the class fee and include a CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, 2 art banners, a board book, an  _______ instrument for music-making at home and downloadable home activity journal. See pictures, videos, and schedule make-up classes at www.ParentChildU.com!  

Instructor: Kretzer

Location: Name of room

Activity #             Dates   Time            Fees

111111-X             Sun: 9/19 – 10/24 3:00pm-3:50pm R: $138 / NR: $148

111111-X             Sun: 9/19 – 10/24 4:00pm-4:50pm R: $138 / NR: $148

No class dates:____________________

Material Fees:_________$38 ncluded already in class price I listed____________

Minimum number of students for class ______5_______________

Maximum number of students for class _______13___________

TO REGISTER for Falls Church:

See our Registration link at www.ParentChildU.com 

 

 

Kindermusik Our Time: Milk & Cookies(16-18 mos -3)

Kindermusik Our Time: Milk & Cookies (16-18 mos. - 3 yrs.)

Our Time video clip!

Materials include: 2 long-play CDs, 2 books, a child's insulated lunch carry bag, a Stir Xylophone, and a home activity journal to extend this learning into the home.

Kindermusik Our Time:  Milk & Cookies

Come Away We Go! this winter on trains, cars, buses, horses, wagons, airplanes and boats! For over 30 years, Kindermusik® has been a leader in the field. Each class is lead by a child development expert, and includes IQ-boosting American Sign Language, Spanish, instrument play, songs, parachute play, parent education, a research-packed weekly e-mail and professional monthly newsletter. We even provide the home materials for you to relive this class for years to come! See class pictures and videos, schedule a make-up class, and learn why families love our classes at www.ParentChildU.com! A $56 materials fee will be collected the first day of class (siblings kits only $18) for home materials that include two books, a Home Activity Book, two CDs, and a pair of Zig Zag Blocks.  Inst:  Kretzer

Lubber Run Center

Ages 16 months –3 years                  11 Sessions                  $187.00

110206A  Fri., Sep. 24, 10:30-11:20a.m.

Fairlington Center

Ages 16 months-3 years                  11 Sessions                  $187.00

110206B  Sat., Sep. 25, 10:30-11:20a.m.

TO REGISTER: 

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747, unless after start date call: (703) 228-1833

Arlington County Online (until 1 week before class starts then must call):https://registration.arlingtonva.us/

 

 

 

 

 

Kindermusik®: Our Time-Zoo Train! (16 mos.-3 yrs)

Kindermusik®: Our Time Adventures Camp: Zoo Train! (16-18 mos. - 3 yrs.) 

Our Time video clip!

 Materials include: zoo book, animal shaker, CD, and home activities poster.

Ages: 16 mos. - 3 yrs. (Parent – Child)

Sessions: 5 Sessions, 50 minutes

Cost: $85 plus a $37 materials fee due the first class

Dates & Time: Fridays 10:45-11:35 4/23 – 5/21 AND Fridays 10:45-11:35 5/28 – 6/25 AND Saturdays 9:30-10:20 4/24 – 5/22 AND Saturdays 9:30-10:20 5/29 – 6/26

Class size: 3min/13max (with caregiver)

Description: Research proves that Kindermusik® children do better in school! We include pre-literacy, pre-math, and social-emotional learning integrated into the fUn and provide the home materials so you can relive the fUn for years to come! Each class is led by a child development expert who gives you the tools to understand your child’s current developmental stage and reinforces it through weekly emails, and research-packed monthly newsletters.  All classes include ASL, Spanish, instrument-play, finger plays, story time, parachute and prop play, parent education, and so much more! Come ride the Zoo Train! with us and enjoy music, movement, stories, and ASL to stimulate a toddler’s emerging sense of imagination, coordination, and ability to learn more words. Sing songs in new languages! Materials include: zoo book, animal shaker, CD, and home activities poster. Please bring your check for $37 to the first class. See class pictures, schedule make-up classes at www.ParentChildU.com!  

 TO REGISTER: 

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

ArlingtonCounty Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747, unless after start date call: (703) 228-1833

Arlington County Online (until 1 week before class starts then must call if class has met its minimum):https://registration.arlingtonva.us 


Kindermusik® Sign & Sing, A (5 mos. - 2 yrs.)

Kindermusik®: Sign & Sing, A (5 mos. - 2 yrs.) 

Signing Smart Treasure Chest 2 video clip! 

Home Materials: Family Activity Guide, First Signs Flashcards and a DVD showing 60 signs.

Ages: 5 mos.–2 yrs.

Cost: $100 plus $37 materials fee

Sessions: 5

Location: Fairlington, VA 22206 home

Dates: TBD at your site & location OR Wed. 8/16- 

Time: 6:00-6:50 p.m.

To Register: Register at www.ParentChildU.com. Call (571) 643-1002 with questions.

Description:  Through songs, toys, and loving playtime between you and your child, Sign & Sing created by Signing Smart™ teaches you more than 70 signs your child can use to communicate with you before the can talk or for fun! Using research-proven methods shown to speed language development in hearing children, you'll see how sign language can ease frustration and enhance long-term learning abilities for your child (NIH found a 12 point IQ increase)!  Already accustomed to finger-plays and rhyme-songs—such as "The Bear Went Over the Mountain"—you'll easily substitute American Sign Language (ASL) signs in familiar songs, improving your child's language skills, fine motor skills, and strengthen fingers for zipping zippers and using scissors. 

 

Signing Smart™ Parent Workshops (Adults)

Signing Smart™ Parent Workshop: Beginner (Parents/Grandparents of 0-3 yrs.) 

Signing Smart Treasure Chest 2 video clip!

 Home Materials include: award-winning Signing Smart with Babies and Toddlers: A Parent's Strategy and Activity Guide - for parents or caregivers to begin signing with their hearing infant or toddler, as well as for those seeking additional tools or activities. Photos of over 130 ASL signs and more than 70 fun interactive activities for the home or childcare setting. One book included per household. 

Ages: Adults only please (Nursing moms of children less than 6 months of age are more than welcome but need to make sure all can hear the presentation). Perfect for expectant parents as well as those with children from 0-3.

Signing Smart™ Beginner Workshop for Parents Falls Church Site here & Arlington below 

Signing Smart™ Parent Workshop

Age: Adults (Parents/Grandparents: expecting – 2 yrs.) only; nursing moms & babies under 6 mos. welcome if necessary.

Description: The Beginner Signing Smart Workshop is for expectant parents or parents new to signing with their baby as well as for those who have already gotten started and are looking for support during the early phases. This workshop teaches the research-proven Signing Smart strategies and techniques, how many and which kinds of signs to use in the early stages, when to add more, and how to recognize your child's versions signs. Through instructor presentation, interactive activities and discussion, and video examples, you will learn over 50 ASL signs, as well as tools, strategies, and resources that will enable you to experience the success of Signing Smart from the very first day! Visit www.ParentChildU.com to see signing video clips. Adults only (nursing moms may bring infants only if necessary please). Class price includes $18 for home materials: the award-winning book, Signing Smart with Babies and Toddlers: A Parent's Strategy and Activity Guide. Bring a spouse or grandparent at a 25% reduced price! One book per household required.  

Instructor: "Miss Laura" Daub

Location: Falls Church Recreation Center

Activity #                         Date                                     Time                                     Fees

111111-X                         Tues: 6/7                        6:30pm-8:30pm             R: $55 / NR: $65

111111-X                         Thurs: 6/9                        6:30pm-8:30pm             R: $55 / NR: $65 

Material Fees:________$16 included in price_____________

Minimum number of students for class _________4____________

Maximum number of students for class _________35_________

TO REGISTER for Falls Church Signing Smart class: Look for Class Under Parent Child U: Daub
Questions - Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Online: //webtrac.fallschurchva.gov/

Falls Church Recreation Phone: (703) 248-5077 & have your credit card ready

Falls Church Recreation & Parks Walk In/Class Location: 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA 22046 

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Signing Smart™ Beginner Workshop for Parents - Arlington

Ages: Adults only (& babies of nursing moms under 6 mos. old)

Sessions: 1

Class size: 4min/30max

Instructor: Daub/Kretzer

Cost: $50 + $16

Day/Time:  Walter Reed or Fairlington or any other Power Point-friendly center. Thanks.

Dates: Saturday 6/26 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Description: The Beginner Signing Smart Workshop is for expectant parents or parents new to signing with their baby as well as for those who have already gotten started and are looking for support during the early phases. This workshop teaches the research-proven Signing Smart strategies and techniques, how many and which kinds of signs to use in the early stages, when to add more, and how to recognize your child's versions signs. Through instructor presentation, interactive activities and discussion, and video examples, you will learn 50 ASL signs, as well as tools, strategies, and resources that will enable you to experience the success of Signing Smart from the very first day! Visit www.ParentChildU.com to see signing video clips. Adults only (nursing moms may bring infants only if necessary please). Please bring a check for $18 for home materials, including the award-winning Signing Smart with Babies and Toddlers: A Parent's Strategy and Activity Guide. Spouse and grandparent 25% discount.

TO REGISTER:
Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747

Arlington County Recreation by Fax: (703) 228-4665

Arlington County Recreation Online: https://registration.arlingtonva.us/

 

 

Signing Smart®:Childcare Provider/Teacher Workshop

Signing Smart™ Childcare Providers & Infant/Toddler Teacher Workshop  

Signing Smart Treasure Chest 2 video clip!

 

 Home Materials include: award-winning Signing Smart with Babies and Toddlers: A Parent's Strategy and Activity Guide - for parents or caregivers to begin signing with their hearing infant or toddler, as well as for those seeking additional tools or activities. Photos of over 130 ASL signs and more than 70 fun interactive activities for the home or childcare setting. Also includes 2 Diaper-bag Dictionaries – your choice of 2: First Signs, Animal Signs, Food Signs, or Holiday Signs.

Ages: Adults. Perfect for child care providers, nannies, babysitters, and even grandparents who provide care for children ages 0-2.

1st Teacher Cost: $100 includes the $50 Home Materials fee, 2nd & 3rd Teacher at one center cost: $50 with no materials One materials fee included for every 3rd teacher enrolled in a center. 

Description: This Signing Smart Workshop is relevant for childcare providers and teachers of hearing infants and toddlers and is specifically geared towards those who work with multiple children simultaneously. More than just motivating teachers to sign with the babies and toddlers in their care, this workshop helps professionals develop a plan for successfully incorporating signs and research-proven Signing Smart strategies and techniques into their classrooms. By using group-orientated Signing Smart strategies, teachers will enhance spoken language skills, facilitate cognitive and emotional development, and take advantage of this powerful classroom management tool. As a result, teachers will notice a decrease in children's frustration, aggression, and tantrums, and an increase in constructive interactions and positive affect. Through instructor presentation, interactive activities and discussion, and video examples, you will learn simple but successful Signing Smart techniques that make signing a welcome addition to your work with children. You will learn the Signing Smart Start in a group setting, as well as how many and which signs to use as you introduce Signing Smart to your entire class. You will further learn how help children access your signs in the hectic environment of a classroom, how to implement our simple and successful strategies that make signing a breeze, as well as how to recognize what signs look like on children's hands.

Date: Available upon request for prearranged groups.

Time: Time to be determined.

Location: TBD

To Register: Call (571) 643-1002 to arrange your own private session for your center or child care providers.

 

 

 

Signing Smart™: Beginner (NEW! Birth - 2 yrs.)

Signing Smart™: Beginner Play Class (NEW! Birth - 2 yrs w/caregiver) 

 

Signing Smart Treasure Chest 2 video clip!

 

Home Materials include: Signing Smart for Early Communication: Beginner Handbook, Signing Smart Video Glossary with 135 signs, and The Treasure Chest: Vol. 1: children’s video with over 30 signs. A $47 materials fee is due to the instructor the first day of class. Repeat students Home Materials fee $17.00.

 Signing Smart™ Beginner Play Class

Signing Smart Beginner Play

Signing Smart™ strategies integrate more than 130 American Sign Language signs into songs, games and activities developed to engage very young children and their parents. Research has shown that using American Sign Language with hearing babies and toddlers allows communication and spoken language to happen earlier and faster, while reducing frustration and tantrums. Most children have two to three words by 12 months, whereas Signing Smart™ children typically have 25 signs and 16 words! Most children start combining words into two-word sentences by 20 months, whereas Signing Smart™ children typically do this by 11-14 months and some as early as six months! The National Institute of Health even found a 12-point IQ increase for eight year-olds who used signs as young children. More research, class pictures and family quotes at www.ParentChildU.com. Home materials include Signing Smart™ for Early Communication: Beginner Handbook, Signing Smart? Video Glossary and The Treasure Chest: Vol. 1 children’s video. Please bring your check for a $47 materials fee (or $16 for repeat families) to the first class session.  Fairlington Center.  Inst:  "Miss Laura" Daub of Parent Child U, LLC

Ages Birth-2                  8 Sessions                  $136.00

110200A  Thurs., Sep. 23, 4:30-5:20p.m.

110200B  Fri., Sep. 24, 9:30-10:20a.m.

TO REGISTER for Arlington Site: 

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747, unless after start date call: (703) 228-1833

Arlington County Online (until 1 week before class starts then if class has met minimum, must call): https://registration.arlingtonva.us/


Signing Smart™: Intermediate (9 mos -2 yrs.)

Signing Smart™: Intermediate Play Class (9 mos. (recomended walking) - 3 yrs w/caregiver) 

Signing Smart Treasure Chest 2 video clip!

  Home Materials include: Signing Smart Intermediate Handbook and The Treasure Chest 2: Signs, Songs and Rhymes children’s DVD and CD with over 90 signs. Repeat students Home Materials fee $16.00.

 

Signing Smart® Intermediate Play Class

Through engaging and developmentally stimulating activities, you will learn how to use 130 American Sign Language signs and Signing Smart strategies to decrease temper tantrums, facilitate your child’s comprehension of abstract ideas and stimulate your child’s memory skills. Songs, rhymes, parachute play and center time help foster emotional understanding, encourage symbolic play, enhance overall vocabulary and sentence use (signed and spoken), and advance your child’s pre-literacy abilities through strategic sign use while reading, rhyming, and storytelling! Prior signing experience is encouraged. Home materials include Signing Smart Intermediate Handbook and The Treasure Chest 2: Signs, Songs and Rhymes children’s DVD and CD with over 90 signs. Please bring a check for $37 to class for materials. Repeat students materials fee is $16.  Fairlington Center.  Inst:  Daub

Ages 9 mos. - 3 years                  8 Sessions                  $136.00

110221A  Thurs., Sep. 23, 10:30-11:20a.m.

110221B  Fri., Sep. 24, 10:30-11:20a.m.

TO REGISTER for Arlington Site: 

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747, unless after start date call: (703) 228-1833

Arlington County Online (until 1 week before class starts then if class has met minimum, must call): https://registration.arlingtonva.us/


 

Signing Smart™: Holiday (NEW! Birth - 2 yrs.)

Signing Smart™ ASL Play Class: Holiday (NEW! Birth - Under 3 yrs w/caregiver)

Signing Smart Treasure Chest 2 video clip!

Home Materials include: Signing Smart Holiday Handbook : a non-religious handbook for signing families that contains photos of over 75 hard-to-find year-round holiday ASL signs, and festive song ideas that emphasizes how to be Signing Smart to lighten the pressures of the holidays and how to understand and experience this magical time of year from your child’s perspective.

Signing Smart Happy Holidays

All families (signing or not) can sign, play and sing with us! This class includes engaging activities and songs that incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) holiday and seasonal signs from Thanksgiving, winter holidays and New Year's Day celebrations. Learn what signing is all about and how to use Signing Smart™ to lighten the pressures of the holidays, teach your child to communicate before he or she can talk or clarify early speech, and have fun! Learn over 40 ASL signs through gross motor play, activities and small group center time. Learn how to sing and sign such well-known songs such as “Over the River and Through the Woods,” “Frosty the Snowman” and so many more! Please bring $17 to the first class for your Signing Smart Holiday Handbook. Be sure to visit www.ParentChildU.com to learn more!  Walter Reed Center.  Inst:  Kretzer

 

Ages Birth-2                  3 Sessions                    $51.00

110202A  Wed., Nov. 17, 10:30-11:20a.m.

110202B  Sat., Nov. 20, 11:45a.m.-12:20p.m.  

REGISTER: 

Call (703) 228-4747 or see www.ParentChildU.com REGISTRATION page for online registration info.

 

 

 

 

ABC Music & Me:Down on the Ground & Splash! (2-4y)

  ABC Music & Me: Down on the Ground & Splash! (2-4 yrs)  Winter '10

    Materials Include: 2 CDs, a beach ball, and 2 literature  magazines.

 

Kindermusik ABC Music & Me Down on the Ground & Splash!” : 2 yrs. – 4 yrs. (Parent-Child)

Description: ABC Music & Me is an award-winning language and early literacy program built around music. This research-based program supports the early childhood standards and requirements for “high quality programs” as defined by the National Institute for Early Education, and has been proven to help develop pre-literacy and language skills. In Down on the Ground, come take a Listening Walk, help your child learn to love to observe and learn from the animal world around him/her. In Splash! come think and talk in 3s. Come pretend to be a pirate and sing boat and water songs that help your child seek and find patterns. Materials Include: 2 CDs, a beach ball, and 2 literature magazines. Children will delight in water-themed songs, rhymes, stories, parachute play, and instrument play in ASL and other languages! We even provide you with the materials to extend the learning into the home for years to come with two CDs, 2 family literature magazines, an egg shaker and beach ball – $36 all included in the class price! Learn why families love our classes at http://www.parentchildu.com/!

Instructor: Parent Child U: Rigoli & Kretzer

Date/Time: Sat: 03/13-05/08 9:30 – 10:15 am AND Sat: 03/13-05/08 10:30am-11:15am, no class date 4/3

Cost: $164 includes a $36 fee for the 2 home kits pictured above.

Material Fees:_________$36 already included in the listed price____________

TO REGISTER (Falls Church Demo - Arlington Below): Look for Class Under Parent Child U: Daub
Questions - Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Online: //webtrac.fallschurchva.gov/

Falls Church Recreation Phone: (703) 248-5077 & have your credit card ready

Falls Church Recreation & Parks Walk In/Class Location: 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA 22046

 

Loving Guidance®: I Love You Rituals (0 - 5 yrs.)

New! Loving Guidance®: I Love You Rituals

Ages: Birth – 5 years (Parent-Child) 

Sessions: 9 Sessions, 50 minutes

Instructor: Kretzer, M.S., Certified Conscious Dicipline Instructor & Licensed Professional School Counselor

Cost:  $153 plus a $17 materials fee due the first class

Class size: 3min/12max (with caregiver) 

Dates/Time: Thursdays 5:30-6:20 4/22-6/17 AND Saturdays 10:45-11:35 4/24-6/19

Description: Children need our presence not our presents; come give them both! Current brain research proves that “Connections on the outside create connections on the inside!” Come truly connect with your child through playful, loving activities that will make neural connections that will improve your child’s self-control, ability to connect with others, pay attention, and learn. Based on the award-winning book, I Love You Rituals by Becky Bailey, Ph.D. come learn, play, and have fUn! Class will include: American Sign Language, Spanish, songs, movement, finger-plays, instrument /parachute/ prop play, parent education, and so much more! You will be reliving this class for years to come! Please bring a check to the first class for $17 for I Love You Rituals, Vol. II CD.

TO REGISTER: 

With Questions Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747, unless after start date call: (703) 228-1833

Arlington County Online (until 1 week before class starts then must call): https://registration.arlingtonva.us/

 

Becky Bailey's Principles of Positive DisciplineTM

 Ten Principles of Positive Discipline!          

Please join us for this life-changing, inspirational Power Point and music and fUn-infused program created by world-renowned educator and award-winning author, Becky Bailey, Ph.D. & presented by Parent Child University Founder & Lead Educator, Tracey Kretzer, M.S., LPSC, CCDI (Certified Conscious Discipline Instructor). 

To arrange a presentation:  Call (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU or Classes@ParentChildU.com

To attend a presentation at Falls Church or Arlington Recreation see below: 

SUMMER 2010

NEW! Ten Principles of Positive Discipline 

Ages: Adults

Description: Description: Parents and grandparents come learn the revolutionary discipline techniques of Dr. Becky Bailey, Ph.D. Come gain a deeper understanding of how children develop in order to foster self-esteem (both yours and theirs) by looking for solutions instead of blame. Find out how to give effective commands so children are more likely to choose to do what you say and guide children away from tattling and into problem solving. Learn to recognize the two ways that children communicate to adults and the most effective responses that elicit cooperation and stop the "Do what I say, not what I Do" syndrome once and for all. These are just a few of the many new ways you will learn to deal in a positive way with young children! This class is facilitated by an experienced elementary school counselor, parent educator, Certified Conscious Discipline Instructor, and founder of www.ParentChildU.com. Educational certificates will be given.

Instructor: Kretzer

Location: Falls Church Recreation Center

Dates: Sat: 6/12 3:00pm-5:00pm AND Sun: 6/12 3:00pm-5:00pm AND 8/19 7:00pm - 9:00pm AND Sat. 8/21 10:00am-12:00pm

Fees: R: $35 / NR: $45

Minimum number of students for class ______5_____________ 

FALL 2010 

Ten Principles of Positive Discipline:  Adults

Description: Parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, anyone who works with children, come learn the revolutionary discipline techniques of Dr. Becky Bailey, Ph.D. Come gain a deeper understanding of how children develop in order to foster self-esteem (both yours and theirs) by looking for solutions instead of blame. Find out how to give effective commands so children are more likely to choose to do what you say and guide children away from tattling and into problem solving. Learn to recognize the two ways that children communicate to adults and the most effective responses that elicit cooperation and stop the "Do what I say, not what I Do" syndrome once and for all. These are just a few of the many new ways you will learn to deal in a positive way with young children! This class is facilitated by an experienced elementary school counselor, Certified Conscious Discipline Instructor, and the founder of ww.ParentChildU.com. Class price includes 7 powers & skills poster set and 45 page workbook. Educational certificates will be given. If both parents enroll, save 50% off of one tuition fee.

Instructor: Kretzer

Location: Name of room

Activity #             Dates   Time            Fees

111111-X             Tue: 10/12-11/09 6:00pm-8:00pm R: $147 / NR: $157

111111-X             Tue: 11/16-12/14 6:00pm-8:00pm R: $147 / NR: $157

111111-X             Sat: 10/16-11/13 2:30pm-4:30pm R: $147 / NR: $157

 


PCU Parenting Book Club: "I Love You Rituals"

Parenting Book Club: I Love You Rituals by Becky Bailey, Ph.D.

Presented by: Parent Child University Founder & Parent Educator & Child Enrichment Specialist, Tracey Kretzer, M.S, LPSC. 

Cost: $25

Location: Fairlington Home, Arlington, VA

Date: See Classes page & Calendar

Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Registration is Required.

To Register, Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU or E-mail: Classes@ParentChildU.com

Description: Busy? Stressed? Eager to create a quality childhood for your children/grandchildren? Come learn a few of Becky Bailey, PhD.'s "I Love You Rituals." Shown to increase attachment, decrease ADHD-type behavior, and enhance the adult-child bond, come learn and have fUn!


PCU Book Club: The Happiest TODDLER on the Block

 

Parenting Book Club: The Happiest Toddler on the Block: The New Way to Stop the Daily Battle of Wills and Raise a Secure and Well-Behaved One- to Four-Year-Old

 

Ages: Adults

Cost: TBD

Location: TBD

Tentative Dates: See calendar or schedule your own!

Time: TBD

Registration Required: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

 

National Effective Parenting Initiative (NEPI)

 

The National Effective Parenting Initiative (NEPI)  Information Session

Ages: Adults

Sessions: 1

Cost: FREE for local presentations

Day/Time: 7:30-8:30  Future private sessions and moms group sessions are also available.

Class size: 5min/50max (Individual sessions based on availability)

Location: Aladdin's Lamp. Private and group sessions are available.

Next Session Date: Tuesday, September 18th

Description: www.EffectiveParentingUSA.org

To Register: Call (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU


 

Parent Workshop: STEP: The Elementary Years

New!  STEP-Elementary Years

Want your child to have better self-control, do better in school and follow directions? Want to enhance your relationship with your child and be the parent you know you can be? This class is led by a child development expert and based on Dinkmeyer, and McKay's "Systemic Training for Effective Parenting" (STEP) program. Come join other parents and learn about practical approaches in guiding your six to 12 year old to be responsible, cooperative and independent. Build strong, positive relationships and prepare yourself for the tough times. Educational certificates will be given. Find out more at www.ParentChildU.com. Please bring a check for $18 to the first class for your STEP Parenting book. Fairlington Center. Inst. Ryann Laden, M.Ed., NCC

Ages Adults  6 Sessions  $120

310213A  Mon., Apr. 26, 6:30-8:30pm

Call Arlington County Recreation to register at: (703) 228-4747 or call PCU with questions at (888) 703-4PCU 

 

 

 

 

 

New! Loving Guidance®: I Love You Rituals

New! Loving Guidance®: I Love You Rituals

Children need our presence, not our presents; come give them both! Current brain research proves that connections on the outside create connections on the inside! Come truly connect with your child through playful, loving activities that will make neural connections to improve your child’s ability to connect with others, pay attention and learn. Based on the award-winning book, I Love You Rituals by Becky Bailey, Ph.D. Come learn and have fun! Class will include songs, movement, finger-plays, instrument and prop play, parent education, parachute play, and so much more! Please bring a check to the first class for $17 for the I Love You Rituals, Vol. 1 CD.  Inst:  Kretzer

Lubber Run Center

Ages Birth-5                  11 Sessions                  $187.00

110217A  Fri., Sep. 24, 9:30-10:20a.m.

Fairlington Center

Ages Birth-5                  11 Sessions                  $187.00

110217B  Sat., Sep. 25, 9:30-10:20a.m.

TO REGISTER:
Arlington County Recreation by Phone: (703) 228-4747

Arlington County Recreation by Fax: (703) 228-4665

Arlington County Recreation Online: https://registration.arlingtonva.us/

 

Dr. Sears Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Nutrition

Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. (Lifestyle - Exercise - Attitude - Nutrition) Start Program: Adults

Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Essentials Program

If you are confused by the latest Food Pyramid, worried about the obesity epidemic or just want to learn how to eat healthier, join us for this fun, interactive educational session and learn Dr. Sears? four pillars of healthy living: L.E.A.N.:  Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Nutrition. Dr. William Sears is the author of over 40 books and has been referred to as "America’s Pediatrician." Your certified L.E.A.N. Coach will guide you through fun activities, video clips and a delicious, healthy snack. Specifically, we will discuss why you should care about what your children eat, traffic light eating, why breakfast is important, the skinny on fat, how much protein is enough, how play helps children grow, why frequent sips of water are so essential and so much more! Participants will leave with lots of answers, healthy and tasty recipes, a discount on the L.E.A.N. Start Program and the LEAN Essentials Workbook. Please bring $15 materials fee to class. Educational certificates will be given. Be sure to visit www.ParentChildU.com to learn more!  Fairlington Center.  Inst:  Kretzer

Ages Adults                  1 Session                    $25.00

140809A  Tues., Oct. 19, 7:00-9:00p.m.

TO REGISTER: Look for Class Under Parent Child U: Kretzer & visit our REGISTRATION page or

Call Arlington County Registration at (703) 228-4747 or register online today! 

Questions - Call: (571) 643-1002 or (888) 703-4PCU

 

 

 

Girl Power! After-School (4th-8th graders)

Girl Power! After-School Program for 4th - 8th grade girls

Girl Power! is a national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9- to 13- year-old girls to make the most of their lives. Girls at 8 or 9 typically have very strong attitudes about their health, so Girl Power! seeks to reinforce and sustain these positive values among girls ages 9-13 by targeting health messages to the unique needs, interests, and challenges of girls.

FUNdraiser: Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline®

Come join us for a FUNdraiser for Fairlington Creative Preschool!

Topic: Conscious Discipline®, created by Becky Bailey, Ph.D. 

Date: Wednesday, June 9thTime:   

6:30 - 8:30 life-changing & fUn parenting seminar followed by Q&A and Conscious Discipline book & CD & more sale!

Location:  Fairlington Community Center 

Donation Recipient: All ticket sale proceeds go directly to Fairlington Preschool!

Presented by: Tracey Kretzer, M.S., LPSC, CCDI (Certified Conscious Discipline Instructor) 

Half-price Tickets:  $15 tax-deductible donation (cash/check at the door) 

More Info: www.ConsciousDiscipline.com