Discover the joy of bonding and learning together with our ultimate guide to Mommy and Me classes in Springfield, MO! Whether you're looking to engage in stimulating activities with your little one or seeking a supportive community of parents, Springfield offers a diverse array of classes. From music and movement to sensory exploration, let's explore the top picks for enriching experiences for the littlest learners.
Art
- Moxie Mornings at The Moxie Cinema
Offered once or twice each month. Suitable for ages 2-6. This hour-long event features short films and hands-on art making activities perfect for littles. Free event. Check website for availability. - Happy Hands Art Class at ArtZone
Themed classes for toddlers are offered every Thursday at 10am. Check the website or Facebook page for details on each class. - Messy Makers Art Club at Republic Activities Building
Every second and fourth Monday at 9:30am for ages 2-5 years. Make and take home a masterpiece, but leave the mess behind!
Dance
- Dance with Me at Springfield Ballet
A weekly 30-minute class for boys and girls ages 2-3. Includes stretching and body awareness as well as traveling steps. Offered on Saturdays. - Parent & Me Dance at Dynamics Dance & Gymnastics
A weekly class for the tiniest dancers - 18 months - 3-year-olds. With a parent, students are gently introduced to tumbling and dance movement.
Offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Gymnastics
- Tiny Tots Gymnastics at Springfield Gymnastics & Aquatics
A weekly 45-minute class for children who have started walking - 3 year old. Classes available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. - Parent Child Gymnastics at Ozark Mountain Gymnastics
Weekly classes offered for ages 18 months - 3 years old, daytime and evening class sections available. - Parent/Child Gymnastics at Dynamics Dance & Gymnastics
A class for the tiniest gymnasts ages 18 months - 3 years. Offered at the Republic Rd. location. - Toddler Bears Class at All Star Gymnastics & Cheer
Introduce your little one to the joy of movement in a fun, social setting. For ages 1-3. - Kangaroo Gymnastics Class at Missouri Valley Jags Gymnastics
This 45-minute introductory class is designed for 2-year-olds and their parents to burn off energy and have lots of fun in a structured environment. - Parent Child Gymnastics at Gold Medal Gyms
A weekly class for ages 0-3 years with a parent. Build a strong gymnastics foundation! - Toddler Open Gym at Republic Activities Building
Toddler Open Gym is a great chance for parents and their young children to interact and play with others in the community. Age appropriate gym equipment will be set up in the Activities Building gymnasium.
Music
- Kindermusik with Ellen
Weekly classes offered for a range of ages. Mixed age class for ages 0-5 or Foundations class for ages 0-1.5. - Mini Music Makers @ Republic Activities Building
Held the first and third Mondays of the month for ages 2-5 years. Explore music with a variety of call-and-response songs, movements, rhythms, stories and more. Monthly
STEM
- Zoo Tots Classes @ Dickerson Park Zoo
Themed classes for ages 2-5 are offered monthly throughout the year. Learn about a different ecological topic each month. Advanced registration is required. - Little Acorns Nature Classes at Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Themed classes are offered for ages 3-6 throughout the year. Classes are free but advanced registration is required. - Discovery Center Storytime at Graddy's Playhouse
Join us for story time at Graddy’s Playhouse at 10:30 every first Friday of the month! Read books about home with Adam Graddy’s real estate team and enjoy the brand new exhibit. The house features hands-on STEM activities and interactive pretend play spaces, including a real-life kitchen, living room, and backyard.
Story Times & Classes
- Garden Story Time at Springfield Botanical Gardens
Different themes monthly, on the third Thursday and the following Saturday. All ages are welcome. - Tiny Tots & Racing to Read Storytime
An interactive storytime for Infants - 36 months or Infants - 6 years. Offered weekly at the following library locations: The Library Center, The Library Station, Schweitzer Brentwood, Midtown, Republic, Willard, Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Strafford. - Family Storytime at Christian County Library
The Christian County library offers an all-ages storytime weekly at the following branches: Nixa, Ozark, Clever, Sparta.
Swimming
- Baby Aquatics at Springfield Gymnastics & Aquatics
A weekly 30-minute class to help the youngest swimmers learn through play. There are class sections for 4+ months, 9+ months, and 12+ months, through 36 months. Classes available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. - Baby Swim Classes at Diventures
A weekly 30-minute class for ages 2 months-35 months. The focus is on getting both baby and parent comfortable in the water.
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