Our Enrichment Programs
American Sign Language (ASL)
First Friends introduces Sign Language as early as the children are developmentally ready. This means some of our six month olds can begin to learn and retain sign language as a form of communication. For children of all ages, learning sign language is fun and has many developmental benefits. ASL stimulates learning through different senses.
Math Tutoring
First Friends offers math tutoring each week offsite at Mathnasium. Exposing young children to basic math concepts helps lay the groundwork for future success in mathematics. Math assessments are done on each child to highlight any areas of need. There is great focus on improving math skills by focusing on the fundamentals.
Spanish
Learning another language at an early age is so beneficial for children. It increases their cognitive and social development. First Friends incorporates Spanish programs by including theme related words, counting and conversational phrases.
Martial Arts
First Friends offers a karate program through our neighbor Victory Martial Arts. Partnering with them allows us to get your child into an extracurricular activity during the day so you can spend your evening at home with your child. In addition to utilizing both fine and gross motor skills, Karate teaches children to respect others and learn discipline.
Cooking
Cooking is an excellent way for children to express themselves. The group activity is a social learning experience that promotes sharing, following directions and teamwork. The children reinforce their math skills and practice patience.
Physical Fitness
First Friends offers a physical fitness program utilizing the Fun Bus. Partnering with them allows us to get your child into an extracurricular activity during the day so you can spend your evening at home with your child.The Fun Bus uses a hands on approach to fitness that will strengthen both fine and gross motor skills.
Computers
Children in our preschool program get to utilize the computers in our computer lab. Children learn fast and technology changes fast. We equip our computers with age appropriate activities so that the children can hone their technological skills.
Parents Night Out
We didn’t forget about our parents. First Friends offers a Parents Night Out program on select Saturdays so that moms and dads get some time to unwind. Drop your child off so you can go to dinner or a movie or both! Our center location is perfect as it is within walking distance to the Movie Theatre, Restaurants and Retail Shops.
First Friends introduces Sign Language as early as the children are developmentally ready. This means some of our six month olds can begin to learn and retain sign language as a form of communication. For children of all ages, learning sign language is fun and has many developmental benefits. ASL stimulates learning through different senses.
Math Tutoring
First Friends offers math tutoring each week offsite at Mathnasium. Exposing young children to basic math concepts helps lay the groundwork for future success in mathematics. Math assessments are done on each child to highlight any areas of need. There is great focus on improving math skills by focusing on the fundamentals.
Spanish
Learning another language at an early age is so beneficial for children. It increases their cognitive and social development. First Friends incorporates Spanish programs by including theme related words, counting and conversational phrases.
Martial Arts
First Friends offers a karate program through our neighbor Victory Martial Arts. Partnering with them allows us to get your child into an extracurricular activity during the day so you can spend your evening at home with your child. In addition to utilizing both fine and gross motor skills, Karate teaches children to respect others and learn discipline.
Cooking
Cooking is an excellent way for children to express themselves. The group activity is a social learning experience that promotes sharing, following directions and teamwork. The children reinforce their math skills and practice patience.
Physical Fitness
First Friends offers a physical fitness program utilizing the Fun Bus. Partnering with them allows us to get your child into an extracurricular activity during the day so you can spend your evening at home with your child.The Fun Bus uses a hands on approach to fitness that will strengthen both fine and gross motor skills.
Computers
Children in our preschool program get to utilize the computers in our computer lab. Children learn fast and technology changes fast. We equip our computers with age appropriate activities so that the children can hone their technological skills.
Parents Night Out
We didn’t forget about our parents. First Friends offers a Parents Night Out program on select Saturdays so that moms and dads get some time to unwind. Drop your child off so you can go to dinner or a movie or both! Our center location is perfect as it is within walking distance to the Movie Theatre, Restaurants and Retail Shops.