Areas of Focus
Social Discovery
In this exciting program children are placed in a socially stimulating environment where they have the opportunity to cooperate with others and build healthy cognitive and social skills.
Each child is given respect, guidance, encouragement, and support from instructors, family members and caregivers while they learn new activities and encounter new challenges. These interactive classes are offered in area preschools, home settings and community centers.
Creative Movement Classes
Toddlers along with their parents/caregivers will enjoy the diverse age appropriate activities included in this program: engaging songs and finger plays, rhythm basics, puppetry, parachute play, chants, bean bags, musical instruments, hoops, bells and dancing...always! Free play is also included where children are encouraged to develop motor and social skills.
Infant Classes
Increasing research shows that music fosters communication skills in children as they grow and is critical to a baby's language development. This class is designed to be a special bonding time between caring adults and infants. Diverse musical styles are the canvas for fun, along with loving games and activities. "You", as your child's primary teacher will learn about the importance of observation, mimicking and simple sign language. Opportunities to discuss issues which concern you as a new parent are included as well.
Love and Logic
Love and Logic is a common sense approach to parenting and widely utilized in teacher training programs throughout the country. It teaches skills that cultivate confidence and thoughtful decision making in your children through choices, empathy, encouragement, and utmost respect while refraining from hostility, anger, threats, or long, boring lectures. This system is an easy to learn program and applicable in anyone’s life. Develop tools that can diffuse power struggles and raise responsible children. Past attendees raved about this! Let us know your interest so you can be contacted for the next available workshop.
“There is a reason why this institution is called the CREATIVE kids corner. The imagination that goes into developing their unique programs is incredible. All three of my kids loved the classes they took there – and the camp too! Not only did they have tons of fun, but they learned a lot.“
~Amy
Culinary Arts
As basic as food is to daily life, CKC believes the nutritional principles and understanding of food history is equally important beginning at a young age.
Your child will learn about kitchen safety, culinary methods, terminology and the important elements to creating a healthy and satisfying meal using fresh and seasonal ingredients. The Cooking For Life curriculum is designed to promote healthy eating, self empowering, life skills. This culinary adventure will broaden children's palates and abilities all while gaining confidence in the kitchen. Bon appetite!
All Things Delicious - International Culinary Arts
CKC explores the global flavors and favorites of children near and far. Culinary principles and techniques are blended with unique flavors, fun food facts, kitchen world rhythms and healthy deliciousness! This class is offered each summer and on school holidays throughout the year.
Pastry Decorating & Edible Art
Everyone can appreciate an artfully decorated cupcake or cookie. And when a pear can become a rabbit, you’ve made magic! Learn the basic building blocks to pastry decorating and experience all food as art by letting your imagination go! Sorry, no processed candy allowed as this class uses all fresh, high quality ingredients.
Cooking For Love
Cooking For Love is Cooking For Life directed towards social causes, including Family Promise, Connections For the Homeless, and CKC’s annual Thanksgiving outreach for those in need “From Our Hearts, Through Our Hands”. We encourage teaching children to use their talents as gifts for those who are less fortunate.
“My sons have enjoyed many of the offerings at CKC. Linda Kusel and staff have been caring and nurturing, while providing stimulating experiences for the kids. One of their strengths is working with children's varying ages, learning styles, and temperaments. Linda is a community treasure."
~Karen
Performing Arts
This exciting program encompasses a set of classes that encourage creativity and spark the imagination!
From Ballroom Dance to Multi-Media Art to Music and More, children experience a variety of unique activities that build confidence and foster creative expression.
NEW! Music & More Afternoons
Hosted by Cherry Preschool and led by Linda Kusel - Cherry’s Music Instructor (CKC Director) and her staff.
Children will use play and a variety of art forms to nurture and develop their innate creativity. Each day is a new adventure that features revolving activities including music & movement, multi-media art, group games, language arts and more, including some sign language & Spanish. Priority registration will be given to the Transitional Kindergarten Class as a fun extension of their day! Open registration for all others (aged 4 to 6) will be processed in the order they are received.
Monday thru Friday (2:15 PM-4:00 PM)
Email Info@creativekidscorner.org for registration.
Music and More Holiday
School's out and CKC's open for quality child enrichment activities. Music appreciation, culinary instruction that includes making lunch, and literacy activities are enjoyed in a warm setting for making new friendships outside of school. High energy gym games or outside play...always!
Music and More Bridge
These popular classes are designed to engage children in fun learning activities during extended school breaks. Look for these classes to be scheduled in the spring and in early June before summer camps begin.
Color Me Unique
Touch and explore a variety of art mediums and combine them in unexpected ways for fantastic results! Children are encouraged to freely express themselves in all projects. Budding artists will learn how to plan, focus, stylize and enjoy art while developing their fine motor skills and artistic spirits.