Baby & Toddler Programs

Sportball at Mooredale: Sportball Junior, Multi-sport (Tuesday AM)

Sportball is an unique, non-competitive sports program for young children based on a philosophy that recognizes the importance of fundamental movement skills in the early years. Sportball concentrates on the following seven sports: hockey, baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer volleyball and golf. All Sportball coaches are certified in CPR and first aid and have been fully trained at the Sportball Centre. *Please note that each sportball registration comes with an equipment kit for each child to keep. There is no sharing of equipment during class*

Kindermusik with Jo – Mondays

Since 1978, Kindermusik has helped millions of children around the worldbuild a strong foundation for a lifetime love of learning. We use the powerand joy of music making to help children learn and grow during the yearsmost critical to brain development. Our program is research basedprogram which uses science to fulfill most effective way to help ourchildren grow using music as the medium. Our curricula is based onMontessori, Suzuki, Kodaly, Orff and Jaques-Dalcroze. Enjoy a playful andnurturing environment where your child will have fun singing, moving,playing instruments and hearing stories while simultaneously developingsocial skills, problem-solving skills, pre-math skills, and a foundation forreading

Spanish with Magic Languages – Thursdays

The Magic-Languages Spanish program is designed for students who want to learn Spanish in a fun way, absorbing the artistic, charming and lively culture that comes with the language. Our themes come to life through fun activities such as art and crafts, games, puppet shows, story time, etc. Through these activities, our teachers communicate with the students in the new language in an engaging way so they become capable of understanding and repeating new vocabulary. Our method is designed to make your children feel the need to communicate and interact with the teacher and their peers in their new language. Join us in person, or inquire about Magic languages online classes. 6 months – 3 years.

French Language/ Tutoring with Mlle. Juliana Giallonardo – Mondays – Fridays. Varying time slot available.

Mlle. Juliana Giallonardo is Mooredale’s French Specialist. She is so excited to share her love of the French language through private one to one lessons, or small group. Mlle. Juliana will tailor her teaching to each individual student and engage them through French literacy, songs, stories, art and poems. 2 years +

Creative Movement with Harmony School of Dance – Wednesdays

We are very excited to Welcome back Ms. Charissa Wilson and the Harmony School of Dance. She graduated from the National Ballet School and has been instructing since 2004, where her connection to the Mooredale community was made. She started her own company – Harmony School of Dance in 2011, and has been growing a following ever since. Her passion dance, early childhood education and live pianist make her classes unique and the perfect fit for our member little members 2.5+ years

Creative Movement :
Enhances listening skills, team work, and the joy of dance and music
• A focus on large muscle and fine motor development improving posture and coordination
• Supports cognitive function by integrating song lyrics with coordinated action of movement, enhancing language development
• Promotes listening skills and creative thinking through the use of imagination and pretending in an enjoyable environment
• Ballet positions, technique, musical rhythm and artistic quality are introduced and built upon
• Imaginative visualization is taught and encouraged to help children learn and retain ballet technique and coordination
• Increases physical strength, poise, and grace, fostering positive self esteem
• All classes accompanied by live piano music!

Music with Drew – Wednesdays

We are so excited to add to our baby and toddler offerings to include Music with Drew at Mooredale! About Drew “I’m proud to be a positive role model for young children and I believe that my good vibes and go-with-the-flow style create a safe space for all to play. When I first started down the path of early childhood education 10 years ago, I was struck by the way the babies would engage with music – they are magnetically drawn to it.”