Embark on an Unforgettable Family Adventure Through Belle Meade in Nashville! Ideal for families with children aged 4-12 years! Family Tours are 90 minutes in duration, and include a guided tour for children and their families, followed by hands-on crafts and activities, held in our History Makers Space, located in the Dairy. Limited Availability! Book your spot on our website.
Movement and Confidence is a toddler tumbling class at Woodland Play Cafe, offered in partnership with Flip for Function. Little ones roll, climb, balance and jump while building strength and self confidence. Class meets Wednesdays at 9:30am and requires an RSVP and class fee.
Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes us through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. Together we learn that the very best way to do what needs to be done is to do it together.
Woodland Little Learners is a preschool style class at Woodland Play Cafe for children 18 months to 4 years old. Each week, Miss Moira leads stories, songs, sensory bins and crafts that make early learning fun. Class meets Fridays at 10am and requires an RSVP and class fee.
STEM Storytime is our weekly themed story time for pre-K kids at the science center. Each week, we'll read a different book related to a STEAM concept and explorers will have the opportunity to complete an accompanying activity.
Start the week with a song at Woodland Play Cafe! Music Monday is an interactive music class where little ones sing, move and play instruments alongside their grown ups. Class meets Mondays at 9:30am and requires an RSVP and class fee.
Little dancers can twirl, hop and groove at Dance Tuesday at Woodland Play Cafe! This playful class introduces young children to music and movement in a fun, low pressure setting. Classes meet Tuesdays at 9:30am and 10am and require an RSVP and class fee.
Homeschool Day at Woodland Play Cafe is a relaxed meetup for homeschooling families to gather, learn and play together. Every other Wednesday from 11am to 3pm, our party room is open for families to use however works best for their group. No reservation needed, just show up.
Mealtimes, bedtime and big feelings can take up a lot of space in life with a young child. Our three-part parent series brings together experts and Schechter educators to help families better understand what’s happening developmentally and respond with practical strategies they can use at home.
Learn more about each session and register today!
Join us for an day of art-making! Our projects will span multiple mediums including, but not limited to, collage, watercolor, tempura paint, and oil pastel.
This is a friendly reminder that our Fall Open House for all current families and prospective families is Sunday, November 8th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please spread the word to your friends, family, neighbors, and alumni! We have open enrollment for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th Grade.
Participants will get to pick out their glass vase that we then will collage with beautiful, fall colored tissue paper and recycled papers. We may even add some sparkle details! This vase will be perfect for the centerpiece on Thanksgiving!
Bonjour! French Story Time at Woodland Play Cafe introduces little ones to the French language through picture books, songs and simple words. This monthly event is free with open play admission, but an RSVP is required.
In this day camp, campers will discover the chemistry behind the foods they eat as they mix, measure, and experiment. Along the way, they'll make predictions, test their ideas, and uncover the science hiding in their favorite recipes.
Let's be inspired by the one and only Elf! We'll use a variety of mediums to create a multi-layer work on canvas that can be displayed year after year. What a FUN way to capture this age for your kiddos in this festive season.
