Interesting Facts

• At the age of 4 a child already employs 50% of his or her ultimate adult intelligence
• The foundation for a child's personality is laid during the first 5 years of his or her life.
• The foundation for academic success is laid during the formative years (birth to 6 years old)
• Modern science has found that the brain has reached 80% of its optimum size by the age of 3
• In the early stages, most learning is acquired through concrete or hands-on experience
• Children need to process information through all 5 their senses before the learning process makes any sense.
• While heredity determines a child's intellectual potential; environmental factors determine how much of that potential is realized
• A child's intelligence will therefore improve when he or she is exposed to a variety of experiences through caring and intellectual stimulation

Furthermore, a child's attitude towards learning is developed in the home. The amount of parent interest and involvement is the essential key to success. Play Away classes are an educational program developed for children 6 month to 6 years of age.

Our classes are specifically designed to stimulate the love of learning, increase self-confidence, enhance coordination and perceptual skills, and enrich the parent/toddler relationship. The Play Away Classes are offered once weekly in a 1 hour class.*Music*Free Play*Tactile*Story Time* Problem Solving Games*Stretching and Sports classes. Play Away encourages parents and their children to play and learn together in a structured and stress free environment.

Your child's development greatly depends on your love and interaction with them. Playful interaction will not only show them you love them, but will also assist in their development. Play Away programs provide you with fun exercises and activities to provide this love and interaction.

Our programs focus on sensory and physical milestones of your child's first years. Keep in mind, not all children develop at the same rate. For example, a premature baby's development may be in line with their adjusted age. It is important not to challenge your child with exercises and play activities beyond their physical capabilities.

Our experts recommend that parents and caregivers engage in daily structured play sessions with their children. Fortunately, children learn from, and love repetition, and will benefit greatly if you attend Play Away as often as possible (wink-wink :-)).

The best way for children to learn about movement and refine their motor skills is through play and activity. Each Play Away class is designed to focus on your child. We welcome you to give us a try for a no cost trial class. Please just send us an e-mail with your information or call us at 941-755-1070.