Music Together by Music with Maddy: A Joy Makin’ Mama’s review

If you’ve never been to a Music Together Class, you should definitely take advantage of the next opportunity for a preview class. If you’re thinking your baby is too young, think again- the room was wall-to-wall babies and they were all having fun! The youngest were firmly in the “pre-mobile” camp. My little guy got excited as soon as we walked in and the music was playing in the background. By the time the ukelele came out, he was beside himself. He played with egg shakers, learned a new word (ribbit), danced, and made friends with the other babies.

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Arts on the Horizon

When you enter the lobby it’s totally child friendly. There is stroller parking in one corner, plenty of toys and dress up clothes to explore and a wide open space with plenty of mirrors for dramatic play. The bathroom is big enough to contain a parent with several kids at one time. There is a step stool for small children to wash their hands at the sink and a changing table for those who still wear diapers.

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Bringing Stories to Life with At This Stage

When I arrived, all the teachers were wearing capes, the kids were all in costume, and everyone was laughing. Creative chaos was everywhere to be seen. Piles of costumes that the kids had set aside after trying on one identity or another were a colorful counterpoint to the organized activity- Rock Paper Scissors Duels- going on in the circle. A clay building activity was on hold at the craft table, and the results of the earlier Monster Mask activity (a tie-in to one of the books they read) were everywhere.

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Classy Kids Consignment Sale: Win an Exclusive Shopping Pass plus voucher!

Classy Kids Consignment is offering one lucky winner an all access, exclusive shopping pass for our Manassas sale. Enjoy a pre-sale pass to shop between 10am-8pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 only. Included is a front of the line pass!, Yes, you heard it correctly, no waiting in lines to check out. You can stretch your dollars even further by using $50 in Classy Cash that we will provide you. If you are a consignor, enjoy a front of the line pass for receiving as well as a personal assistant to help you gather your items if you are picking them up! VIP package is non-transferable.

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