Best Mommy and Me Classes Around Chicago

Lisa R said:  Tiny Tunes Studio offers mixed-age group classes (3 months to 5 years) and baby sensory classes for pre-walkers (3 months to 15 months) at the Glessner House.

Lisa R said:  The Music Institute of Chicago is one of the largest and most respected community music schools in the US. They partner with artists, schools and organizations to promote music education throughout Chicago and the suburbs and also offer a range of classes for all ages and abilities. MIC Musikgarten® classes offer a comprehensive, sequential plan for the musical development of children in a joyful and stimulating educational environment

Lisa R said:  Bubbles Academy is an early childhood arts, enrichment and parent resource center, located in the Bucktown & Gold Coast neighborhoods of Chicago and in Highland Park. They offer classes in art, music, movement and more.

Kristy Pepping said:  Kindermusik classes are offered throughout the Chicagoland area at community center locations and park districts. Music-and-movement classes feature varying styles, genres and movement. These baby and toddler classes all involve great tunes and eventually become more interactive for older kids, as well.

Lisa R said:  These mixed-aged classes - with caregivers - are held in public parks and outdoor spaces throughout the country. Classes are led by trained educators and focus on engaging with the natural environment while developing empathy, collaboration, creativity, persistence and problem solving. Search for your zip code on the website to find one near you. New locations are regularly added.

Lisa R said:  Music Together believes the best way for kids to learn music is by enjoying it with others. The Music Together curriculum is full of games and songs that are fun for adults as well as kids, so that everyone enjoys playing together. These mommy and me music classes are offered all over Chicago and the suburbs. Use the 'class locator' feature on their website to find the location nearest you.

Kelly R. said:  This popular mommy and me music program offered by the Old Town School of Folk Music welcomes young children and their families to explore music together. Activities include singing, dancing, finger plays, story songs, and exploring rhythm instruments for little hands.

Lisa R said:  The Baby Ballerinas and Twinkle Toes classes at Fairytale Ballet are mommy and me classes for the youngest ballerinas. Musical instruments, scarves and more enhance the learning environment to reinforce simple creative movement.

Lisa R said:  Clap your hands, bang a drum, and sing along with some of Chicago's best loved children's musicians at Mr. Dave's Wicker Park Studio. Classes introduce concepts like rhythm and harmony while encouraging kids to move, try out instruments, do yoga, and be creative.

Kristy Pepping said:  The Little Gym offers experiential learning and physical development for babies, toddlers and elementary-aged children. Their Parent/Child classes promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your child’s critical first three years.

Lisa R said:  Babes & Buds at Edgewater Playhouse is an adult/child introductory gymnastics class for toddlers.

Lisa R said:  Tiny Animal Adventures at Double J Riding Club offers little farmers and their caregivers the chance to learn about farm animals through a variety of activities. Activities may include listening to a story, creating a craft, playing a game, or making food for animals. Each class ends with a visit to the farm to meet and greet the animals.

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Molly Weber said:  Get your kids and entire family immersed in science, nature, and trees at one of the many hands-on programs at The Morton Arboretum. They offer sensory-based and even baking classes for little ones and their caregivers.