About: Join us for a wrap up session to discuss Week of the Young Child in Helena MT. Week of the Young Child is April 6th - 12th, 2024. We want to take this opportunity to celebrate the amazing week we had! We can chat about what went well, what we should do differently next year and share a little gratitude for our community. You can come to listen, to ask questions, or share your feedback.

Location: Virtual only via Teams

Audience: Anyone involved with Week of the Young Child this year (or anyone interested in being involved or with ideas for next year!)

Email Maureen for the link to join the meeting: mbjerke@sphealth.org

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Jefferson Elementary School for story time with the Principal.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Smith Elementary School for story time.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Week of the Young Child’s Family Friday!

Come check out the Holter free of charge today (and every Friday!). There will be creative projects available for children and caregivers to do on their own time.

Check out artwork in the museum, make a craft in the “W” Creativity Center, and enjoy the Family Friday!

Location: Holter Museum of Art; 12 E. Lawrence St; Helena

Audience: Children ages 3-7 years old and their caregiver

Cost: Free

Just show up anytime between 10 am - 5:30 pm, no need to sign up ahead of time.

More information: Week of the Young Child: Family Friday - The Holter (holtermuseum.org)

These gatherings are designed for the purpose of creating a community of mothers where we listen to ourselves and each other through movement, voice and creative expression. At the end of each meeting, you’ll be given prompts to experiment in your week by using the somatic tools provided.

Gentle Healing Center is offering this class for free this week to honor all you mothers.

Visit Gentle Healing Center’s website for more information and to sign up.

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Rossiter Elementary School for a short film and games with time for you to ask any questions you have.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Are you curious about the world around you? Science Explorers is for 7 to 10 year-olds who want to learn more about the earth, chemistry, environment, space, and more. We’ll apply the scientific method to experiments and projects. Some of our projects will involve ingredients or products that may be common allergens. Registration is required for this program and limited to 20 participants. Science Explorers meets the second Thursday of the month from 4:00PM until 5:30PM.

Click here for more information.

This is a reoccurring event so if you can’t make this week, check it out another time! Find more information on what the Library has to offer on their website.

Week of the Young Child’s Artsy Thursday!

Join the Early Childhood ArtStart Instructor at the Holter for a fun, hands-on art project.

Location: Holter Museum of Art; 12 E. Lawrence St; Helena

Audience: Children 3 - 7 years old and their caregivers

Cost: $7 member cost, $11 non-member cost

Capacity: 12 caregiver/child combos

Please register ahead of time on the Holter’s website.

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Hawthorne Elementary School for a school tour, reading with a buddy, and treats.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Four Georgians Elementary School for story time with the Principal.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Kessler Elementary School for story time with the Principal.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Warren Elementary School for story time, refreshments and a school tour with time to ask any questions you have.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Central Elementary School for story time with the Principal.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Week of the Young Child’s Work Together Wednesday!

ExplorationWorks Early Explorers class will be themed for Work Together Wednesday. Visit ExplorationWorks website for more information.

ExplorationWorks Science Center’s Early Explorers education program gives preschool-age children an opportunity to experience interactive science activities led by skilled educators passionate about learning. Early Explorers Classes are geared for kids ages 0-5 and their care givers.

Two opportunities for class: 10:30 -11 am and 2-2:30 pm

Jump for joy! This is the perfect opportunity to use some of that energy those little ones have!

Free jump time for all children under 8 from 1 - 3 pm.

To learn more about Flying Giant Adventure Park, check out their website.

Stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. This interactive storytime reinforces a natural learning environment through movement, sounds, rhythms, and fun. Geared toward children from age three through six and their caregivers. Storytime runs for 30 minutes, followed by an optional craft in the Large Community Room.

Click here for more information.

This is a reoccurring event so if you can’t make this week, check it out another time! Find more information on what the Library has to offer on their website.

Week of the Young Child’s Work Together Wednesday!

ExplorationWorks Early Explorers class will be themed for Work Together Wednesday. Visit ExplorationWorks website for more information.

ExplorationWorks Science Center’s Early Explorers education program gives preschool-age children an opportunity to experience interactive science activities led by skilled educators passionate about learning. Early Explorers Classes are geared for kids ages 0-5 and their care givers.

Two opportunities for class: 10:30 -11 am and 2-2:30 pm

Discounted Tinkergarten class at Mount Helena City Park! Lean into the creative power of destructive play with the "3 B's": breaking, bending and blending.

Audience: Children ages 18 months - 8 years (but older or younger siblings are always welcome to come along).

Cost: $5 per child

Click here for more information and to sign up.

This class is for 2 - 3.5 year olds. Let them move some energy out of their body! If you can’t make this one, no worries! This is a weekly offering from Image Dancing so check it out next time!

Click here to sign up.

Not the right age group?

Image Dancing is offering free classes for everyone this week! They have options for the whole family. Check out their website for more information and the schedule of classes you can try.

This offer is valid for the entire Week of the Young Child: April 6th – 12th, 2024.

About: Please join us for Reading in the Rotunda during Week of the Young Child. We will have fun guest story readers for preschool children and a resource fair where you can learn and explore services available to Helena families.

Location: Montana State Capitol Building; 1301 E. 6th Ave; Helena

Audience: Children aged 0-5 and their caregivers

Cost: Free

No need to sign up or register, just show up anytime between 9-11 am

Stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. This interactive storytime reinforces a natural learning environment through movement, sounds, rhythms, and fun. Geared toward children from age three through six and their caregivers. Storytime runs for 30 minutes, followed by an optional craft in the Large Community Room.

Click here for more information.

This is a reoccurring event so if you can’t make this week, check it out another time! Find more information on what the Library has to offer on their website.

This class is for 3.5 - 5 year olds. Let them dance some energy out! If you can’t make this one, no worries! This is a weekly offering from Image Dancing so check it out next time!

Click here to sign up.

Not the right age group?

Image Dancing is offering free classes for everyone this week! They have options for the whole family – starting at age 2. Check out their website for more information and the schedule of classes you can try.

This offer is valid for the entire Week of the Young Child: April 6th – 12th, 2024.

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Bryant Elementary School for storytime and treats!

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

Celebrate Tasty Tuesday with Harvest of the Month!

Join St. Peter’s Health AgCorps member between 2:00 and 2:45 to make a fun and nutritious hands-on snack with your child. No sign-up is needed. Come when you please but know that the snack-making will take about 15 minutes.

Location: Large Community Room at Lewis & Clark Library

Audience: 4-6 years old and their caregivers

Dance, sing, rhyme, and read during this energetic storytime designed to help toddlers acquire fundamental knowledge such as shapes, numbers, colors, and more. This storytime is geared for toddlers up to three years old and their caregivers. Toddler Tales is approximately 30 minutes long, followed by a 30 minute open-play session.

Click here for more information.

This is a reoccurring event so if you can’t make this week, check it out another time! Find more information on what the Library has to offer on their website.

Bowl for fun! Get out and do something playful with the little ones!

Free bowling for all children under 8 from 10 am - noon.

To learn more about Sleeping Giant Lanes, check out their website.

About: Make some noise for Week of the Young Child’s Music Monday! Join Joslyn Dollar with Music Together Helena Valley for a fun and engaging music and movement class.

Location: Large Community Room at the Lewis & Clark Library; 120 S. Last Change Gulch, Helena MT

Audience: Children ages 0-5 with their caregiver

Capacity: 20 children with their caregivers

Cost: Free

RSVP: Please let Maureen or Joslyn know you’ll be attending so we know how many to expect. If there is space and you just show up, you are more than welcome!

More information: Contact Joslyn Dollar at mthelenavalley@gmail.com or Maureen Bjerke at mbjerke@sphealth.org or 406-461-4449 (call or text is fine)

Click here to visit Music Together’s website.

Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!

If you have questions, please email Jessie Mitchell at jmitchell2@helenaschools.org

Bring your preschooler to visit Jim Darcy Elementary School for a short film and games with time for you to ask any questions you have.

Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:

Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren

A lapsit storytime for babies who are not walking yet and their caregivers. Join us for 20 minutes of gentle fun featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, finger plays, and very short stories. Bond with your baby during storytime and then stay for a 30 minute open-play session to meet other caregivers and help your babies socialize.

Click here for more information.

This is a reoccurring event so if you can’t make this week, check it out another time! Find more information on what the Library has to offer on their website.

This is a special offering for all the parents who have lost a pregnancy, a baby, or a child. This will be a chance for us to be with others who have experienced loss and be creative. You can talk with your fellow humans or sit in silence while you paint.

Audience: People who have experienced loss on their parenting journey.

Capacity: 20 adults

Cost: Free

RSVP: Please let Maureen know you’ll be attending so we know how many to expect. If you just show up and there is space, you are more than welcome!

More information: Maureen “Mo” Bjerke at 406-461-4449 or mbjerke@sphealth.org. You can call, text or email with any questions or concerns.