Class Descriptions

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 University offers a wide variety of classes for parents and children! Come experience Kindermusik, Signing Smart, Playground Diplomacy, The Happiest Baby on the Block, Expectant and Other Parenting Classes for yourself. Classes vary based on the sponsoring sites interests. Come meet our instructors and see what FUN PCU child enrichment COMBINED with parent education is all about! 

Ages: 0-5 (Parent-Child)

Sessions: 1

Instructor: Kretzer

Cost: FREE & get a free gift!

Day/Time: Friday 1/15 9:30-10:20 & 10:45-11:20 AND Saturday 1/16 9:30-10:20 & 10:45-11:20

Location: Fairlington Center

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

Description: 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 http://www.parentchildu.com/!  

 

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

Signing Smart®: Free Preview Class

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 http://www.parentchildu.com/ to see why families LOVE our classes!

Instructor: Daub

Location: Falls Church Recreation Center

Date/Time: Sat: 1/23 9:30am-10:15am AND 10:30am-11:15am

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: Feathers
Kindermusik:Village-Cock-a-doodle-MOO! (0-1.5 yrs)

Kindermusik: Village - Cock-a-doodle-MOO! (Birth - 16-18 mos.)  Winter '10

     Take Home Materials include: a long-play CD, a board book, carrying case, 2 art banners, and a sunshine jingle instrument and downloadable home activity journal.

Ages: Birth-18 mos. (Parent-Child)

Sessions: 6 or 8 Sessions, 50 minutes

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

Date & Time: Wednesdays 10:30-11:20 2/17 – 3/24 AND Fridays 1/22- 3/12 9:30-10:20 AND Saturdays 1/23- 3/13 11:45-12:35 

Class size: 4min/12max (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 Cock-a-doodle-MOO as we explore a farm theme as Baby rides “hayride,” and experiences vocal play by using farm animal sounds! We even provide the home materials for you to relive this class for years to come! Please bring a check for $37 ($10 for siblings) to your first class for your Home Materials including: a long-play CD, a board book, 2 art banners, a sunshine jingle instrument, 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 - Dew Drops!

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 Our Time: Wiggles & Giggles(16mos-3yr)

Kindermusik Our Time: Wiggles & Giggles (16-18 mos. - 3 yrs w/caregiver) 

Our Time video clip!

Home Materials include 2 books, a Home Activity Book, 2 Home CDs, clear carry bag, and a pair of Zig Zag Blocks.

Ages: 16 mos. – 3 yrs. (Parent-Child)

Sessions: 10, 50 minutes!

Cost: $143 plus a $57 materials fee due the first class

Day/Time: Wednesdays 10:00-10:50 9/23-12/02, skip 11/11 AND Fridays 11:00-11:50 9/25-12/04 skip 11/27  AND Saturdays 9:30-10:20 9/26-11/14 skip 12/05.

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

Description: For 30 years Kindermusik has remained constant as the single best choice you can make for your child. Each class is led by a child development expert who gives you the tools to understand your child’s current developmental stage. We include pre-literacy, pre-math, and social-emotional learning integrated into the fUn! Wiggles & Giggles features songs, activities and literature books surrounding the ever exciting themes of taking a bath, animal movements, and love for family and friends. See class pictures and clips and find out why families love our classes at www.ParentChildU.com! A $54 materials fee will be collected the first day of class & Sibling Kits $18. Home Materials includes 2 books, a Home Activity Book, 2 Home CDs, and a pair of Zig Zag Blocks.

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 OT: Away We Go! (16-18 mos. - 3 yrs)

Kindermusik Our Time: Away We Go! (16-18 mos. - 3 yrs)   Winter '10

Materials include: 2 long play CDs, 2 books, a carrying case, a harmonica, and a home activity journal to extend this learning into the home.

 

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

Sessions: 10, 50 minutes

Cost: $170 plus a $56 materials fee due the first class

Dates & Time: Fridays 10:45-11:35 1/22 – 3/26 AND Saturdays 9:30-10:20 1/23 – 3/27

Class size: 3min/12max (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 Away We Go! this winter on trains, cars, buses, horses, wagons, airplanes and boats!  See class pictures and videos, schedule a make-up class, and learn why families LOVE our classes at http://www.parentchildu.com/!  A $56 materials fee will be collected the first day of class (siblings &  their kits only $18). Home Materials includes 2 books, a Home Activity Book, 2 Home CDs, and a pair of Zig Zag Blocks.

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/

 

 

 

 

KI-Our Time-Adventures: 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) 703-4PCUArlington

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 Sign & Sing, A (6 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: $137, which includes a $37 materials fee

Sessions: 5

Location: Your home/office/school/playgroup!

Dates: TBD

Time: Evenings to be determined.

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

Ages: Adults only (Parent/Grandparent)

Sessions: 1

Class size: 4min/30max

Instructor: Kretzer

Cost: $30 + $16

Day/Time: TBD (Home/Office/Church/A local community center...) 

Preferred TBD Dates:

¨      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! Adults only (nursing moms may bring infants only if necessary please). Please bring a check for $16 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. Be sure to visit http://www.parentchildu.com/ to see signing video clips!

TO REGISTER: 

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

If offered that term at 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/

  

Signing Smart:Childcare & Infant 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.

1^st Teacher Cost: $100 includes the $50 Home Materials fee, 2^nd & 3^rd Teacher at one center cost: $50 with no materials One materials fee included for every 3^rd 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 (5 mos. - 2 yrs.)

Signing Smart™: Beginner Play Class (5 mos. - 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 $16.00.

WINTER 2010 - Arlington County Rec or Falls Church Rec listed separately below

 Signing Smart™ Beginner Play Class (Fall 2009- Arlington site FC Below)

Ages: 5 months – 2 yrs. (Parent-Child)

Sessions: 9 week class, 50 min

Instructor: Daub

Cost: $134 + $47 materials fee 

Day/Time: Tuesdays 11:00-11:50 4/20 – 6/15 AND Thursdays 4:30-5:20 4/22-6/17

Class size: 5min/13max (with caregiver/s)

Location: Tues. & Thurs. – Fairlington Ctr.

Description: Signing Smart® strategies integrate over 125 American Sign Language (ASL) signs into songs, games, and activities developed to engage very young children and their parents.  Research has shown that Signing Smart®with hearing babies and toddlers allows communication and spoken language to happen earlier and faster, while reducing frustration and tantrums. Most children have 2-3 words by 12 months, whereas, Signing Smart® children typically have 25 signs and 16 words!  Most children start combining words into 2 word sentences by 20 months, whereas Signing Smart® children typically do this by 11-14 months and some as early as 6 months!  NIH even found a 12 point IQ increase for 8 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 materials for $47 materials fee (or $16 for repeat families and siblings) to the first class session. 

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™ Play Class (Winter 2010 - Falls Church site -Arlington above)

Instructor: Laura Daub
Location: Falls Church: Community Room
Dates: Sat: 1/30-03/13, skip 1 snow date  10:30am-11:20am

Price: $155 includes $47 materials fee & $16 for repeat families (included at Falls Church site only)

Description: Signing Smart strategies integrate more than 100 American Sign Language (ASL) signs into songs, games, and activities developed to engage very young children and their parents. Research has shown that Signing Smart with hearing babies and toddlers allows communication and spoken language to happen earlier and faster, while reducing frustration and tantrums. Most children have 2-3 words by 12 months, whereas, Signing Smart children typically have 25 signs and 16 words!  Most children start combining words into 2 word sentences by 20 months, whereas Signing Smart children typically do this by 11-14 months and some as early as 6 months! NIH even found a 12 point IQ increase for 8 year-olds who used signs as young children. More research, class pictures, family quotes, and schedule make-up classes at www.ParentChildU.com. Home Materials included in the class fee: Signing Smart for Early Communication: Beginner Handbook, Signing Smart Video Glossary, and The Treasure Chest: Vol. 1 children’s video. Repeat families receive Signing Smart Diaper Bag Dictionary and save $37 off the class fee.

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

 

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

Ages: 12 months – under 3 yrs (Parent-Child)

Sessions: 9 week class, 50 min

Cost: $136 + $37 materials fee

Instructor: Daub

Day/Time: Tuesdays 10:00-10:50 4/20 – 6/15 AND Thursdays 3:30-4:20 4/22-6/17

Location: Fairlington Center

Class size: 5 min/12max (with caregiver/s)

Description:  Through engaging and developmentally-stimulating activities, you will learn how to use 130 ASL 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 student or sibling materials fee is $16.00. 

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 (5 mos. - 2 yrs.)

Signing Smart™ ASL Play Class: Holiday (5 mos. - 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.

Ages: 5 months-2 years

Description: All families (signing or not) come sign, play, and sing with us! This class includes engaging activities and songs that incorporate holiday and seasonal signs from Autumn to Winter, from Halloween to Thanksgiving to each Winter Holiday! Come learn what signing is all about and how to use Signing Smart® to lighten the pressures of the holidays, teach your child to talk before they can talk, clarify early speech, and have fUn! Learn over 50 ASL signs through gross motor play, activities, and small group center time, and learn how to sing and sign such well-known songs such as “Five Little Pumpkins,” “Over the River and Through the Woods,” “Frosty the Snowman,” and so many more. Your class price includes Signing Smart Holiday Handbook: with over 75 hard-to-find year-round holiday ASL signs, festive song ideas, and how to understand and experience these magical times of year from your child’s perspective.
Instructor: Tracey Kretzer
Location: Community Room
Activity # Date Time Fees
110705-A Sun: 10/25-12/20* 4-4:50pm R: $78 / NR: $88
110705-B Sun: 10/25-12/20* 5-5:50pm R: $78 / NR: $88

*No class dates 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6

TO REGISTER: Look for Class Under Parent Child U: Kretzer

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

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 Discipline

 Ten Principles of Positive Discipline!          

Written by world-renowned author & educator, Becky Bailey. Presented by Parent Child University Founder, Tracey Kretzer, M.S., LPSC 

This uplifting and powerful workshop changes attitudes and provides participants with the skills and techniques necessary for adults to stay in control of themselves and in charge of children.  In this workshop you will learn:      *How to give effective commands so children are more likely to choose to do what you say.      *Guide children away from tattling and into problem solving.      *Empower victims, and teach bullies new skills.      *Gain a deeper understanding of how children develop in order to foster self-esteem (both yours and theirs).      *Look for solutions instead of blame, by conducting the seven steps to conflict resolution.      *Recognize the two ways that children communicate to adults and the most effective responses that elicit cooperation.      *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!

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

 

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: Giving back to the community - FREE!

Location: Fairlington Home, Arlington, VA

Date: See Classes page & Calendar

Time: 7:30 - 8:45 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

Join us for a 6-week course for parents of children ages 6-12. Discover your parenting style! Learn effective discipline techniques. Explore family communication strategies. Share with other parents your challenges and joys of being a parent! Limited child care is available.

Systemic Training for Effective Parenting:Teen Yrs

Systemic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP): The Teen Years

Based on Dinkmeyer, Dinkmeyer, and McKay's Systemic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP), join other parents and learn about practical approaches in guiding your teen or pre-teen to be responsible, cooperative, and independent. Build strong, positive relationships and prepare yourself for "talking about the tough topics." Be the best parent you can be!

 

 

Dr. Sears Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Nutrition

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

Ages: Adults

Description: Dr. William Sears is the author of over 40 books and has been referred to as “America’s Pediatrician.” If you are confused by the latest Food Pyramid, you are not alone! Come learn Dr. Sears’ four pillars of healthy living: L.E.A.N.: Lifestyle -Exercise - Attitude - Nutrition. All L.E.A.N. Start classes are

led by a Certified LEAN Coach and include fun activities, video clips, and a delicious healthy snack. This class is specifically designed to help caregivers of children 3-12 years old: (1) Develop a lifetime of achievable healthy habits for the entire family; (2) Improve the mood, learning and behavior of children through proper nutrition; (3) Avoid nutrition related diseases such as Type II diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, respiratory problems, and cancer; (4) Make nutrition at home
easy and fUn, while preparing healthy food that tastes great; and (5) Keep children and family members physically active. Your class fee includes the L.E.A.N. Start Parents Guide, a 72 page handbook that will help you bring what you learn in class home (one per household). Educational certificates will be

given. To learn more visit www.ParentChildU.com!

Instructor: Kretzer

Location: Falls Church Recreation - Tn Center
Falls Church Activity # Date Time Fees
151014-A Thu: 10/1-10/15 10am-12pm R: $90 / NR: $100
151014-B Thu: 11/5-12/3* 10am-12pm R: $90 / NR: $100
151014-C Sat: 10/24-11/7 3-5pm R: $90 / NR: $100
151014-D Sat: 11/14-12/12* 3-5pm R: $90 / NR: $100

*No class dates 11/19, 11/26, 11/28, 12/5

TO REGISTER: Look for Class Under Parent Child U: Kretzer

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

Falls Church Recreation 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

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.