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Welcome to the Learning Lab!

Promote whole-child development with early learning at Playgarden! Our innovative programs for early learners provide children up to 1st grade with the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.

After-School Programs
Learning Pods
Enrichment Classes
Parties
Community Events

Playgarden's Learning Lab offers the latest in all things early childhood education.

Afterschool Pods

Afterschool Pods

Our small group Learning Pods help promote Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade readiness - with additional offerings such as tutoring, homework help and more!
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Enrichment

Enrichment

Our innovative programs promote whole-child development with classes in Music, Early Learning, Language, Cooking, Play-Gardening and SEL Playdates.
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Community & Parent Support

Community & Parent Support

Our expert educators provide Family Seminars, Parent-Teacher Conferences, School Application Guidance and Language Support.
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Tutoring

Tutoring

1-On-1 Literacy and Language (Orton-Gillingham), Early Math, Speech, Communication, and more. Our certified teachers and subject experts will help your little one get back on track, or complement their learning journey!
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Hybrid Learning

Hybrid Learning

Consistency is key for little ones to master educational concepts! By combining in-person learning with practice at-home, our hybrid program is the most impactful way to promote early learning.
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Parties

*Recommended by Time Out New York

Our famous Playgarden birthday parties are now available on the Upper East Side, in our new space including a 2,500 sq. ft. outdoor playground!

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Our Curriculum

Preschool and Pre-K are essential for developing pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills, as well as for cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. At Playgarden, we introduce the following skills and more:

Language & Vocabulary
Early Reading/Literacy Skills
Early Writing Skills
Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Early Math Concepts
Science & Problem-Solving
Listening & Speaking Skills
Cognitive Thinking & Memory Skills
Social-Emotional Skills
Social Studies
Music & Creative Arts
Independence
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Language & literacy

Introduction to phonics, capital and lowercase letters and pre-reading.Introduction to basic Spanish words.

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Math

Focus on number recognition, counting and early addition.Introduces shapes, patterns and geometry to develop spatial awareness.

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Science & Sensory

Sensory table activities explore sand, rocks, water, soil and other textural elements. Introduction to the scientific method, color mixing, seed to plant and basic experiments.

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Art

Projects introduce a variety of mediums, styles and artists. Introduction to holding a stylus, stamping, clay, gluing and paint.

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Music

Focus on a new genre of music and introduces a new instrument each month. JAZZ-SOUL-CLASSICAL-REGGAE-POP-BLUEGRASS

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Movement

Physical education includes yoga, dance, obstacle courses and basic sports fundamentals.

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Nutrition

Weekly food tastings and vegan baking projects. Introduction to mindful eating, setting the table, food preparation, and food groups.

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Motor Skills

Children practice letter tracing for Fine Motor and letter construction with educational tools for Gross Motor, among many activities to build coordination and motor skills.

Meet Your Teachers

Our teachers are knowledgeable, experienced educators who love teaching little ones. Find out more about each Playgarden Prep teacher!

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Our Goals:

Engaging early education to inspire a love of learning, teachers and the school environment.
Preparing children with the skills and confidence to enter school ready to thrive.
Encouraging social skills and emotional literacy through play.
Supporting language development and literacy with classes, programs and custom tools.
Layering learning with our innovative hybrid program, that allows learning to start in the classroom and continue at home.
Offering hands-on materials to use at home to promote whole-child development.
Supporting families with expert guidance as they navigate their child's early education journey.
Connecting families in positive ways to build a community of early learning.
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