Join us at Kids at Work for Inch by Inch
Baby Movement Class in NYC
Ages: 5-18 months
Baby Movement Classes in NYC that help little ones develop important motor and social skills
Inch by Inch is a movement and music class for babies in NYC: grown-ups are encouraged to sit back and enjoy their little ones making important independent decisions, all on their own!
Encourage your baby to build skills in an environment that encourages natural social interaction and free independent movement.
Babies aged 5 – 18 mos will love the cozy and interesting environment and adults will enjoy an informative teacher-led discussion along with fun live music!
What Are the Benefits of Movement Classes for Your Baby?
Baby movement classes such as Inch by Inch at Kids at Work in NYC are beneficial for both children and caregivers in many ways!
- Natural social interaction – Babies of similar ages are encouraged to interact with limited to no adult intervention or prompting.
- Develop problem-solving skills – Babies are encouraged to engage with natural, sanitized objects and large motor materials. We encourage silent observation of the babies and there’s no need to “play with” your child in this class.
- Work with an early childhood expert – Adults engage in discussion of the babies along with Kids at Work Owner Julie.
- Music too! – For the final 20 minutes of class, one of our singer-guitarists will join in the fun.
Inch by Inch Baby Movement Class FAQs
What do baby movement classes help with developmentally?
Inch by Inch is a different type of movement class. Instead of clear objectives on the part of babies, we encourage our crawlers and walkers to engage with materials and gross motor apparatus whenever they are ready. The leader of this class helps adults to see the progress individual children are making on their own terms.
Does an adult to be present in this class?
Yes. Kids at Work classes and activities for babies in NYC require adult participation.
What is in a typical baby movement class?
Our owner, Julie Averill, has over 20 years of experience with babies and toddlers. Each class includes:
- Discussion of what is being observed or discussion of what might be going on developmentally for the babies that are present.
- Baby Movement Class includes 20-25 minutes of live music with one of our singer-guitarists!
- Our baby classes in NYC focus on the stage of development each child is currently experiencing.
- Your baby’s decision may be to lay quietly and observe or to move around and engage a lot. Your baby’s decisions are honored and important!
How old does my baby need to be to register for baby movement classes in NYC?
Inch by Inch is a class for babies ages 5 to 18 months.
What type of music do you play in class?
The final 20-25 minutes of our baby movement class is an intimate session with one of our singer-guitarists. Our professional musicians are experienced in working with this age group. Music is never amplified, and also includes our baby-friendly instrument collection. You will hear some familiar songs as well as songs that are “off the beaten path.”
Baby Movement Class Schedule
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Sign up for Baby Classes in NYC
Babies level classes at Kids At Work are classes listed with a minimum age of 12 mos and under (excluding “Look Who’s Talking” which is a toddler level class.) Packages NEVER expire, and can be upgraded for toddler use at any time.
Important: Reservations for baby classes must be made after you purchase a package. Click here to make a reservation.
New Student? Purchase an Introductory Package for Baby Classes
Intro packages are available to new students only, can only be purchased once, have a limit of one class per day, and are valid for SEVEN days from your first visit.
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About Kids at Work in NYC
Since 2007, Kids at Work has grown into one of the best kept secrets for raising children in NYC.
Serving Chelsea and the Flatiron districts, we are a community of babies, children, parents, and caregivers making discoveries together through educational age-appropriate, choice-driven “mommy and me” programming and drop in classes.
Our sensory art and music and play programs host of NYC’s best partners offering soccer, sign language, dance, infant developmental movement and more!
Join the Kids at Work community at our location in Chelsea, New York City.