Growing Together!

Interactive music, dance, and storytelling classes for children and caregivers.

 

About Growing Together 

Learn together through song, music and movement, storytime, sensory exploration, and hands-on crafts for caregivers and children. 

• Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
• Infants - 24 Months 
• Choose between a 5-Week Subscription or Drop-In Class options 
• Classes are geared to target developmental stages 
• Registration includes admission to the Museum following the class 

 

This Month's Session

Budding Explorers
Discover the magical world of nature! Caregivers and children will examine plants and animals and the worlds of Jane Goodall, Jacques Costeau, and other famous explorers through each themed week of class.

Week 1: October 14 Amazing Animals	Sold Out
Week 2: October 21 Beautiful Bugs	Sold Out
Week 3: October 28 Spectacular Seeds	Sold Out
Week 4: November 4 Groovy Gardens	Sold Out
Week 5: November 11 Fantastic Flowers	Sold Out

 

2024 Upcoming Session

Budding Musicians
Discover the magical world of music, movement, and sound! Caregivers and children will travel to continents around the world to explore the different instruments and feelings of music through each themed week of class.

Week 1: January 13 Europe: Carnival Music is a celebration of fun and silly	Register Here
Week 2: January 20 Australia: Coral Reef Move & dance like underwater creatures & the ocean	Register Here
Week 3: January 27 Africa: Safari Party Keep the beat with African drums while on a safari	Register Here
Week 4: February 3 Asia: Calm in our Bodies Learning to relax with music	Register Here
Week 5: February 10 South America: Amazon Rainforest Nature’s influence in music	Register Here

 

Pricing

Class Options *Valid for ONE adult and ONE child	Member	Non-Member
Drop-In Rate	$20	$25
5-Week Subscription	$75	$90

Want to bring a sibling? Email education@sdcdm.org 

 

Meet the Teachers!

Ms. Melissa

Ms. Melissa has been teaching children with and without special needs in a variety of settings since 2011. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in early childhood education and special interests in arts integration and culturally responsive teaching from Lesley University. Ms. Melissa’s favorite parts of working at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum are interacting with children and families and observing the joy of learning as they explore the exhibits. When she is not at the Museum, Ms. Melissa enjoys crafting and spending time with her husband and two teenage children.

 

Ms. Ari

Ms. Ari is a creative and optimistic educator. She grew up in Chicago and later moved to San Diego with her family. Ms. Ari is now an educator at the Museum, and she loves teaching and interacting with kids. When she’s not teaching, she loves to spend time with her family, reading, and going on road trips.