Practical life & sensorial
Pouring, scrubbing, food preparation, sorting, fine motor practice — real materials, real tasks, real independence.
Summer 2026 · Ages 3–5
A summer of play and wonder.
Seven weeks of child-led play and exploration, water and outdoor time, lunch together, and the small social circle that makes Starbirds feel like home. A flexible weekly schedule lets families pick the weeks that fit.
- Dates
- Jul 6 – Aug 19
- Days
- Mon–Wed
- Hours
- 10am–1pm
- Where
- 2934 Gerritsen Ave, 2nd floor Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn
What the children do
A day full of meaningful play — and gentle work.
Water play
Water tables, water transfer, summer-appropriate sensory exploration. Cooling, satisfying, endlessly absorbing.
Outdoor time
Movement, fresh air, neighborhood walks, nature observation.
Shared meals
A community lunch that builds belonging and conversation.
Language & storytelling
Early literacy, vocabulary, the joy of being read to.
Themed exploration
Hands-on deep-dives that follow children's curiosity — animals, vehicles & transportation, insects, buildings & signs, ocean life, and community helpers.
A gentle rhythm
What a day looks like.
A gentle, predictable rhythm of focused activity, outdoor time, and shared meals.
- 10:00 – 10:30 AMArrival & Exploration
Drop-off at the 2nd floor entrance. Children settle in and choose an activity.
- 10:30 – 10:50 AMMorning Meeting
Welcome song, greetings, and a movement warm-up to start the day together.
- 10:50 – 11:30 AMTheme-based Learning & Exploration
Activities anchored in our current theme — hands-on, social, curious.
- 11:30 AM – 12:15 PMOutdoor Exploration & Movement
Fresh air, big movement, neighborhood walks, and nature observation.
- 12:15 – 12:40 PMLunch
A shared meal — children bring their own lunch from home.
- 12:40 – 1:00 PMWind-down, Story Circle & Goodbyes
A calm close: a story together, and pickup at 1:00.
Group size
Up to 8 children.
A small social circle where everyone knows everyone — guides know each child, children know each other.
Meet your guides
Two lead guides. One small group.
A 1:4 adult-to-child ratio means every child is known, supported, and seen.
Lead Guide
Ms. Alexa Campanella
Ms. Alexa is a NYC early childhood educator currently teaching 3K, with years of experience guiding young children through their earliest classroom years. She holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Early Childhood Education, both from Brooklyn College. Ms. Alexa is known for building warm, engaging environments where children feel safe to explore new ideas, make friends, and grow proud of themselves.
Lead Guide
Ms. Ronni Fromer
Ms. Ronni is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who has spent years supporting young children's communication, language, and social development. She holds a Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Brooklyn College and a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University. Ms. Ronni brings clinical expertise and a steady, encouraging presence — meeting each child where they are and helping them connect, communicate, and feel capable of more.
The seven weeks
Pick the weeks that work.
All seven weeks, just a few, or anywhere in between.
Week 1
Mon Jul 6 – Wed Jul 8
Week 2
Mon Jul 13 – Wed Jul 15
Week 3
Mon Jul 20 – Wed Jul 22
Week 4
Mon Jul 27 – Wed Jul 29
Week 5
Mon Aug 3 – Wed Aug 5
Week 6
Mon Aug 10 – Wed Aug 12
Week 7
Mon Aug 17 – Wed Aug 19
Tuition
Simple per-week pricing.
Siblings get 10% off the second child's tuition.
Early Bird · by June 15
Register & deposit by June 15
Per week
$180
Published rate
After June 15
Per week
$200
How billing works
- $100 deposit per child at registration (applied to tuition)
- July balance due July 1
- August balance due August 1
- Enrollment confirmed by June 15
This split lets families commit to summer weeks without paying for all of them up front — and keeps August flexible into July.
Refund policy
- Before June 15Deposit & tuition fully refundable
- Jun 15 – Jul 1July & Aug tuition refundable; deposit non-refundable
- Jul 1 – Aug 1August tuition still refundable
- After Aug 1Credit toward future Elements programming
Small group · up to 8 children · If we don't reach our minimum, deposits are refunded in full.
Save your child's spot.
Spaces are limited to 8. Start registration here — we'll be in touch with next steps.
Start RegistrationQuestions? Email jenny@elementsworkspace.com · 917-415-2843