Little Song Parent-Child Class (ages 15 months-3 years)

Little Song is a parent-child class designed for young children aged 15 months to their 3rd birthday, and their parents or caregivers (infant siblings welcome at no additional cost).

An experienced facilitator guides parents through a morning of circle time, snack, storytime, nature-based activity and free play. The program offers a wonderful way to meet other parents and build an early connection to nature. Class size is limited to 10 children.

Our monthly and weekly themes are based on what we observe around us at our location in central Ames, and follow the rhythms of the seasons. We'll be outdoors the whole time at the start of the year, weather-permitting, and move indoors when needed. Every second week of the month we will park in the west part of the parking lot and walk to the woods. Here we will practice "risky play" by climbing and exploring in the woods.

Fall 2024 monthly themes:

• September: Trees & Leaves
• October: Animals in the Fall
• November: We are connected
• December: Winter solstice

Spring 2025 monthly themes:

• January: Animals in Winter
• February: Warm Hearts
• March: Mud
• April: Animals in Spring
• ​May: Flowers & Mushrooms

​Rhythm of the morning:

• 9:00-9:10: Arrival and welcome time 
• 9:10-9:20: Good morning circle
• 9:20-9:40: Snacks (bring your own) and story/fingerplays and songs
• 9:40-9:45: Pack up snacks and introduce nature-based activity
• 9:45 - 10:45: Activity + free play
• 10:45 - 10:55: Clean up
• 10:55 - 11:00: Goodbye circle

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Participating families are also invited to attend Prairie Flower's seasonal festivals, to further meet other families and build community.

Facilitator: Amy Worrel
I’m a 42-year-old wife and mom of two girls ages 14 and 10. I have a passion for young children and enjoy partnering with parents to enrich their lives. I have worked with littles for decades. I run a small reusable cloth goods business. My hobbies include reading, hiking, table games, crafting, sewing, hosting friends, and watching YouTube with my family.

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Enroll today!

The Fall 2024 semester starts on September 3.
Sign up for Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9-11 a.m.

The fall semester includes 14 weekly classes, from September 3 - December 12 (no class week of Thanksgiving). Join us anytime, until we have reached capacity!

Tuition: $52 per month

Pay in four equal installments, due on the 1st of the month. If enrolling after classes have started, tuition will be prorated. 

Note: we do not offer refunds for classes you miss. If you enroll but then wish to withdraw for the rest of the semester, just give us notice via email by the 25th of the month, otherwise the next month's tuition is still due.

The Spring 2025 semester will be 20 weeks long (Jan 7-May 8; week off for spring break) and will start enrolling October 1st.