Classes and Workshops

Becky Hicks, PhD. is teaching several classes for pregnant women, mothers and babies at the Center of Contemporary Arts (COCA),  524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130 (in University City) between January 22 and April 10, 2008.  
 
To register:
• Call COCA at  (314) 725-1834
• Visit their website at:  www.cocastl.org

Prenatal Learning through Music and Story
Moms to be. The baby is conscious in the womb and capable of learning. This class is based on recent multicultural research that documents prenatal stimulation produces happier, calmer and more developed babies. Babies will be exposed to certain kinds of musical selections and stories that will be introduced in class. Talking to the baby will be encouraged in the form of daily sharing of love and honest and positive feelings designed for prenatal bonding. Tuesdays, 1:00PM - 1:55PM, 01-22-2008 - 04-08-2008. (register for this class)

Shake Rattle and Roll Over
In this class babies learn their first movements at their own rate. There is practice rolling over, tummy time is introduced and encouragement of good grasping skills is fostered using various objects which develop eye hand coordination. Games and songs are interactive. Thursdays, 10:30AM - 11:15AM, 01-24-2008 - 04-10-2008. (register for this class)

Babies on the Move
This course involves developmental stimulation through movement, touch, rhymes, music and song. Movement and multi-sensory explorations are encouraged and mastered as babies have lots of floor time while crawling, scooting and walking through space. Thursdays, 9:30AM - 10:15AM, 01-24-2008 - 04-10-2008. (register for this class)

Baby Signs
Baby signs are introduced through hand gestures to allow the infant to be able to non-verbally express wants and needs and to learn the signs for familiar animals, objects and food. This method of signing gradually increases verbal acquisition with understanding of concepts. Tuesdays, 11:15AM - 12:00PM, 01-22-2008 - 04-08-2008. (register for this class)

Active Learning for Little Ones
This class is designed for walkers only. A range of movement skills are practiced adding balance and flexibility. Balls, tunnels and other props extend the fun of exploration for interactive spontaneous play with classmates. Tuesdays, 2:15PM - 3:00PM, 01-22-2008 - 04-08-2008. (register for this class)