Up and down; large and small; big and little; fast and slow. Learning about opposites is a great way for children to develop their critical thinking skills. This early exploration with comparison builds the foundations of a host of mathematical concepts, including understanding measurement, time, and spatial reasoning.

This week during our YALA ArtsPlay!™ workshop "Do Wha Cha Wanna" your child can build understanding of these concepts while we use our “footwork” in the second line parade. Join us for the third workshop in the series at the Community Book Center on Bayou Road. 

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This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. Our workshops provide engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on how to use the arts at home to promote early learning. Lessons are conducted by certified Louisiana Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, who have expertly crafted multi-sensory experiences that foster children’s natural curiosity for learning. After each workshop, children and their caregivers can download our digital Connection Cards for tips on how workshop activities can be continued at home. Watch all the videos in the series again by following us on YouTube (@youngaudiencesla).

• May 1 - Workshop 1 - Mama Don't Cry (Emotional Development)

• June 5 - Workshop 2 - Roll Wit Me (Social Skills)

• July 3 - Workshop 3 - Do What Cha Wanna (Word Relationships)

• October 2 - Workshop 4 - When the Saints Go Marching In (Math Foundations)

• November 6 - Workshop 5 - Audubon Zoo (Imaginative Play)

• December 4 - Workshop 6 - All On Mardi Gras Day (Multiple Development Areas)