PlayWisely Classes

Beyond ABC's child developmental wellness classes are founded in the PlayWisely method, bringing all of the key insights and research from science, education, and performance sports to help optimize a child's natural development. PlayWisely is the first developmental play system designed to optimize each child's natural learning and movement ability through each stage of development. The program takes advantage of the brain's early critical wiring period from birth to age five, when learning is most efficient and fun.
 
The Goal 
The PlayWisely goal is not to create baby geniuses but to foster a love of learning and developmental wellness that equips each child with a strong foundation to serve their future dreams and passions. No matter what a child aspires to do, the developmental tool chest of skills and abilities experienced in PlayWisely will last a lifetime.
 
Who is PlayWisely for? 
PlayWisely's curriculum targets children from birth to age 5 as this is the brain’s early critical wiring period. The classes begin at 4 months old and they are based on either a child's age or stage of development.
Enrollment is limited to 5 in a class. The class meets once a week for 35 minutes.
One adult must accompany the child. This can include parents, grandparents, nannies, caregivers or other relatives. 

What to expect in a PlayWisely class at Beyond ABC
Expect to have lots of fun! Each 35 minute class incorporates purposeful play techniques to enhance your child's development. We start with our Cognitive Card System which is designed to teach your child and train their brain for efficient function. Then we move to our motor development curriculum where your child will develop body confidence through incorporation of age-appropriate skill experiences in eight key areas of movement:

Catching and Throwing
Kicking
Striking
Fine Motor
Balance
Strength
Translation
Rotation

PlayWisely Developmental Levels

Babies 1 & 2 (4-12 months): 
Babies 1 & 2 is for little ones starting at 4 months of age and includes babies who are beginning to sit up assisted and unassisted, crawlers and first steps. Essential learning skills introduced includes attention, recognition and memory, and builds on foundational concepts in math, reading, language and communication. Age appropriate visual motor, fine motor and gross motor development are also introduced.

Toddler 1 (12-18 months): 
Toddler 1 builds on the Babies 1 & 2 foundation. Concepts at this level include age appropriate cognitive skills for attention, recognition and memory as well as math, reading, language and communication skills. Age appropriate physical skills are developed and enhanced. 

Toddler 2 (18-30 months): 
Toddler 2 builds on the Toddler 1 foundation and enhances development of attention, recognition and memory. Age appropriate visual motor, fine motor and gross motor skills are practiced. Math concepts include 3D forms and patterns. Reading introduces c-v-c words and art focuses on primary and secondary colors. 

Toddler 3 (2.5 - 3.5 years old):
Toddler 3 builds on the Toddler 2 foundation and continues to develop and lengthen attention spans, memory capabilities and recognition.  Age-appropriate mini-matrix work and matching sets are introduced.   

Toddler 4 (3.5 - 5 years old): 
Toddler 4 classes are only available for those children who have completed at least one full session of Toddler 3 classes. This class is recognized as our most advanced class and will challenge your child to use critical thinking skills as they work on advanced problem-solving games, pattern recognition and sequencing, in-depth alphabet learning, strengthening focus and so much more.