2023 Summer Classes

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Nanny & Me

Nanny & Me is a perfect activity after your child’s morning routine. Students and caregivers will work together during playtime movement, dance, story time, and
games lead by our experience instructor. Our goal is to develop your child’s social play skills as well as model affective interaction for your caregivers use at home.

  • Ages: 18 Months – 3 Years Old
  • Time: Monday 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
  • Price: $240.00 for 8 sessions
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Sensory Class

This class is perfect for toddlers and children to experience sight, sounds, smells and tactile sensations. In our class lead by a certified occupational therapist experienced in working with all children, students will concentrate on motor skill, building blocks, arts, and sensory pretend play to story time. We will also teach home strategies to utilize and increase your child participation as well. Our goal is for your child to learn how to engage in the world around them!

  • Ages: 18 Months – 3 Years Old
  • Session 1: Tuesday (8 Sessions) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Price: $240.00 for 8 sessions
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Social Saturday Sing-a-Long

Come join us for a fun sing-a-long class. Singing old favorites, and to learn a new song or two.

  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:15 am 

  • Price: $195.00 for 6 weeks

  • Ages: 3+

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Mini Chefs

Put on your apron and come be part of our mini chefs cooking class.” A hands on experience cooking fun favorites in a fun and educational class.

  • Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm 

  • Price: $225.00 for 6 weeks

  • Ages: 3+

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Saturday Toddler Art

Put on your smocks and join us in our weekly art class. Children will have the chance to take part in a monthly themed art project. After finishing painting, children will enjoy a classic story along with free time.

  • Time: 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm

  • Price: $195.00 for 6 weeks

  • Ages: 3+

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Saturday Social

Our Saturday Social Class is designed to help students learn communication skills, problem solving skills, and how to control their emotions through socialization play. We will help develop friendships by teaching what is involved in being a “good friend”, how to join in – turn taking, and sharing, also how to play appropriately and identify and express our feelings correctly. Our classes are designed to be fun and interactive in a safe and engaging environment. Sessions are limited by size and are lead by certified instructors.

  • Ages: 2 Years – 5 Years Old
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Price: $300.00 for 6 weeks
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ABC Bootcamp at Making Strides Learning Center in Queens, NY

ABC Bootcamp

Our ABC Bootcamp will provide your child with a hands-on approach to learning letters, names and letter sound from a certified special education NYC DOE teacher. Each session will focus on 1-2 letters, emphasis on letter recognition, letter formations, and letter sounds. Classes will begin with teacher and child led instruction and will be followed by hands-on crafts and activities to strengthen the instruction. This class is perfect students still learning their letter and students who require extra support in letter knowledge.

  • Time: Saturdays 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Pricing: $240.00 for 8 Weeks
  • Ages: 4+ (verbal & nonverbal)
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The Board Game Alliance at Making Strides Learning Center in Queens, NY

The Board Game Alliance

Pull up a chair and find a friend this season for the hottest and most popping-est board game club in Queens! Join a fellowship of tabletop gamers to play old favorites and discover new ones in an environment where peers are encouraged to collaborate and be open-minded with one another!

  • Ages: 10 and Up
  • Time: Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Price: $360.00 for 8 weeks
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Dungeon and Dragons Course

Dungeon and Dragons Course

Delve into a world of might, magic, and monsters as we explore the fantastical world of dungeons and dragons! Players will embark on an adventure for the ages which will challenge their critical reasoning skills and encourage them to work together as a team towards a common goal. With this infusion of learning and growth powered by fun, everyone involved will leave the class feeling fulfilled and prepared to achieve excellence outside of the game. Open to all experience levels.

  • Ages: 10 and Up
  • 2 Sessions: 
    Session 1: Thursday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
    Session 2: Thursday 6:30 pm – 8:30pm
  • Price: $450.00 for 8 weeks

    Free Questing T-shirt upon sign up!

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Homework Help

Everyday your children will get generalized homework help by our licensed teachers for grades K-5. Classes are divided into two sessions.

The first half of our session will be generalized homework help, and the second half will be directed to specific areas of concentration.

Classes are 90 minutes long. Classes begin the first week of October!

Schedule:

  • Tuesday (3:30-5 PM) Math Enrichment 

  • Thursday (3:30-5 PM) Reading and Writing Enrichment 

Pricing: 

  • $360 for 8 Classes
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After School Reading

Our reading group are led by licensed instructors, experienced with the NY Dept. of Education. Small group teaching is the best approach to ensure students comprehend text they are reading by monitoring them closely. One-on-one tutoring is available. Our goal is for your child to build confidence and find joy in reading!

Our guided reading will establish these fundamental skills:

  • Improve attention to detail
  • Build fluency
  • Expand vocabulary knowledge
  • Develop reading comprehension skills
  • Grades: K-5

  • Time: Tuesday 4:00 – 5:30 PM

  • Pricing: $360.00 for 8 Weeks

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Expressive Language Through Play at Making Strides Learning Center in Queens, NY

Expressive Language Through Play

Each week your child will enter a world of fun, using different games & activities that will hone in on their language skills. During supervised play your child will increase expressive language skills through models and spontaneous language as it relates to play and their peers.

Ages:

  • 4+

Time: 

  • Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Pricing:

  • $240.00 Session Fee for 8 Weeks
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Articulation Workshop at Making Strides Learning Center in Queens, NY

Articulation Workshop

In a fun group setting, we will explore common articulation errors made by children. Your child will be given tools and models to help remediate these errors in both isolated & connected speech.

Ages:

  • 4+

Time: 

  • Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Pricing:

  • $240.00 Session Fee for 8 Weeks
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SEL Story Hour at Making Strides Learning Center in Queens, NY

SEL Story Hour

This class will help provide your child with the tools for success through our new cooperative story hour.

These stories will focus on lessons, problems, and social scenarios that your child faces daily and have relevance in their lives. From learning to share, to navigating the tricky terrain of our own emotions., these picture books will connect to your child in a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment.

Run by a certified special education teacher this class will begin with a fun and engaging read-aloud and will end with an activity to expand on the concept. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) may be a new term to you however, it is deeply rooted in research and student testimonies (Center for Responsive Schools).

Grades:

  • K-2 (exceptions made for students with special needs)

Time: 

  • Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 PM 

Pricing:

  • $360.00 for 8 Weeks
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Stem Lab

Join us for our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) program which will combine creative thinking, open-ended questioning, and hands-on exploration for the young wondering mind.

Your child will be given the opportunity to question the world around them while engaging in child-led experiments and activities. This class is the perfect mix of fun and learning.

Grades:

  • K-2

Time: 

  • Monday 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Pricing:

  • $240.00 Session Fee for 8 Weeks
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1:1 Tutoring

Our experienced staff of instructors are available to work 1:1 with your child. We specialize in supporting the curriculum for reading, writing, and math. Tutoring is available both online and in person to suit your scheduling and location preferences. For details and availability, please email [email protected] or call (516) 238-1025.

Price available upon request.

Grades: K-8

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Saturday Book Club

Making Strides Learning Center is pleased to announce “Author of the Month Club”. Each month we will focus on a new author and through reading, play and activities. Your child will get a better understanding of the stories they are hearing, and will begin their journey as young readers.

  • Ages: 3 Years – 4 Years Old
  • Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Saturday
  • Price: $125.00 monthly