10 Mommy and Me Classes!
Okay Mommies, bad weather is on the way so… cabin fever much? Never fear, what we have here is a list of activities to keep your little ones happy, engaged and stimulated whilst you also have fun! (Who says socialization is just about them?). So keep this list cozy close as Winter draws near.
Jitterbugs
Keen to get your jitterbug dancing and singing or simply exposed to music from age 0? These classes are drop-in with no reservations and you pay as you go! Taking place weekly throughout Shanghai, they encourage your little bug’s confidence through music, dance and actions.
Class duration: 45 minutes
Venue: French Concession, Hongqiao, Jinqiao, Lujiazui, Jing’an and Suzhou
Suitable for: Ages 0 to 4 years old
Cost: RMB 100 a class with concession cards available (siblings are free)
Contact Info:
Email: jitterbugsinshanghai@gmail.com;
Website: jitterbugsinshanghai.com; Wechat: JitterbugsShanghai; Tel: 18616246120.
Wonder Parent and Child Swimming
Need to get your little one water confident? Wonder is a child-centered program taught with a parent or caregiver in the water given the philosophy that a parent is an integral part of a child’s aquatic education. Water familiarization, exploration and water safety skills are taught using songs, games, and activities. Skills include entries, floating, breathing and movement.
Class duration: 30 minutes
Venue: Central Residence Puxi and Sweet Fitness Pudong
Suitable for: 6- 36 months
Cost: Sold by the term, please contact for more information
Contact Info:
Wechat: sportsworldofficial
Tel: 4000050806.
Mami and Me Little Explorers
This class caters for the busy toddler with a focus on self-discovery and creativity. Experimenting with stories, sensory plat, art materials, songs and movement every week, its perfect for working mummies and daddies as its run on a Sunday! Book ahead for places at www.znbfitness.com.
Class duration: 90 minutes on Sundays, 10:15-11:45am.
Venue: Z & B Fitness, Changle Lu branch
Suitable for: 1-3 year olds
Cost: RMB 150
Contact Info:
Email: kate@maminme.com
Wechat: katechanglee/13917868647
Toddler Ballet (Hongqiao)
Can’t wait to get your little one in a tutu? Want her to also learn basic coordination and gross motor skills? Toddler Ballet is a basic ballet, co-ordination and movement class that offers this with mommy following along too! Run by an experienced dance teacher who keeps toddlers interested with balloons, blocks, and fairy wands.
Class duration: 45 minutes on Fridays, 3:45-4:30pm
Venue: Gym room, Green Valley Villas, 1500 Ha Mi Lu, Changning
Suitable for: 18months (or confident walkers) to 3.5 years.
Cost: RMB 100 per class (drop-in)
Contact Info:
Wechat: ximenaazaro
Early Creations
Want your busy bee to delve into a variety of creativity? This class offers learning activities with art, music, baking, sensory play, dance, science and yoga with different classes at different times each week! Banish boredom by getting your tots booked in - with your package you can choose how many you do and when. With a maximum of 8 in each class, signing up beforehand is required.
Class duration: Average of 60-70 minutes.
Venue: 388 Wanping Lu, Xujiahui
Suitable for: 4 months to 3 years (there are more classes for the older kids)
Cost: 120-200RMB per class (depending on the purchased package)
Contact Info:
Email: Chelle18n@hotmail.com
Wechat: chelle18n/15901805441
Music Together
This programme subscribes to the view that grouping children of different ages together encourages natural family-style learning. A mixed age program, babies get to vocalize, toddlers play and experiment, and preschoolers build confidence as leaders. Get your little one socialized at the same time too!
Class duration: 45 minutes
Venue: Xintiandi, Jing’An, FFC, Hongqiao/Putuo
Suitable for: Ages 0 to 5 years old
Cost: RMB 1800 a semester/RMB 1200 for a sibling (free under 7 months old). This includes a songbook, two CD’s and access code to digital resources on their App.
Contact Info:
Website: www.musictogethershanghaimama.cn
Wechat: anniehsu0808
BodyLab Mami and Me Dance Class (Pudong)
This class consists of elements of dance, movement, baby/toddler yoga and music and rhythm. The dance studio allows for different equipment to be used with the assistance of a guardian and creates an intimate time between both!
Class duration: 1 hour
Venue: Bodylab Dance Center, Nr. 2, 1st floor, Building 3, Lane 1550, Zhangyang Road
Suitable for: 1-3 year olds
Cost: By package – please contact them
Contact Info:
Email: info@bodylab.asia
Website: bodylab.asia
Little M Kids Music Academy
Want your tots to be exposed to music in a more structured manner with a good basis for formal music education? This is your choice. With a syllabus based on German music pre-education, the founder (a native German) has developed her own method for both group music classes and piano. Through kids songs and classical music, children are prepared to formally learn an instrument.
Class duration: 50 minutes
Venue: Xujing, Hongqiao/Gubei, Minhang, Tianlin, Jing’An, Lujiazui, Jinqiao and Nanhui.
Suitable for: 1- 5 years old
Cost: Ranges from 1100RMB for 10 weeks to 3000 for 20 weeks (trial class is 90RMB), sibling discount of 25%.
Contact Info:
Wechat: little-m2;
Tel: 13611925284(English)/18217783097 (Chinese)
Email: mwiest@little-m-academy.com.
Hai Arch Mummy and Me Ballet
Envisioning seeing your little one on stage one day? This dance school provides a variety of classes at various locations in central Shanghai including their Mummy and Me ballet class!
Class duration: 45 minutes on Mondays 3:45-4:30pm and 4-4:45pm
Venue: Central Residences and Ming Yuan Building B, 98 Jiashan Lu
Suitable for: 2-3 years old
Cost: RMB160 or 6 classes at RMB900
Contact Info:
Wechat: fi-b-fi
Speckled Frogs Music and Movement
Sing, dance, play instruments, use toys and a giant parachute whilst learning to interact and share and blow lots of bubbles! With 15 minutes of socialization time built into classes, get your little ones out and about! Pre-book or just turn up.
Class duration: 60 minutes (45 minutes of instruction + 15 minutes socialization), Wednesdays and Sundays, 10:30-11:30 am
Venue: Shanghai City Ballet, 76 Wuyuan Lu, Block 16, First floor
Suitable for: 6 months – 3 years
Cost: RMB100, or 5 classes for RMB 400
Contact Info:
Wechat: SCB-admin
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