There are a lot of wonderful learning opportunities happening in 2021 at the TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre and we are so thrilled to finally share them all with you!
We will offer opportunities for children ages 6 months old to 12 years old, parents/caregivers, and adults artists/educators:
Creative children/family classes (see complete program list here)
Drop-off preparatory learning programs before attending childcare/school (2 or 3 hours long) *unlicensed home-childcare
After-school and weekend classes *private home tutoring
Language and music instruction (Italian, Greek, Piano, vocal, etc.)
Private playdates and special theme days
Photoshoots and photography packages
Adult speciality classes and socials (Paint nights, Flower workshops, etc.)
Educational training/consulting for teachers and RECEs
Learning materials to take home/classroom #TransformEdBoutique
Here are some documents for you to read through while making your decision:
As always, and even more so now with wanting to keep our numbers low -- registration is on a first come first serve basis. Your request to enrol will place you in priority sequence to select your program/hour. You can email back here, text, or phone to schedule your classes (647) 267-7597. All of our private groupings are by appointment only. And your payment (or credit) secures your spot. I would also be happy to explain any of my documents or new procedures with you over a Zoom video call where we can share the screen of my laptop...
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites you to participate in a learning experience that encourages your infant to use their whole body and five senses (what they can see, hear, touch, smell and even taste) to gain independence, confidence, motor skills, vocabulary, and even improve their memory. Beyond songs and stories, you and your baby will have the opportunity to explore around the various spaces (indoor and outdoor if the weather permits) that promote musical encounters, visual arts (e.g., edible painting) opportunities, while interacting with materials such as instruments, puppets, light table, mirrors, egg shaped crayons and much more.
Don't miss this chance to bond with your baby through the joy of exploration!
Age: Infants - 4 months to 18 months with Parent/Caregiver
Want to take a peek inside of The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre during an infant class to see what to expect?
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Discovery Days for Toddlers and Preschoolers
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites you to participate in a Reggio Emilia inspired experience that encourages your toddler/preschooler to use their one hundred languages of expression (the many ways they can learn and express themselves) and ignite their creativity, curiosity, communication, collaboration, and overall confidence. Beyond books and paper/pencil tasks, you and your child will have the opportunity to explore around the various spaces (indoor and outdoor) that promote relationship building, imaginary play, and inquiry, while interacting with materials such as sand/water, blocks, loose parts, magnets, light table, mud kitchen, art supplies, and much more.
During our class, we also have some structured group time for stories, songs, and or any relevant discussions.
Don't miss this chance to bond with your toddler/preschooler and for them to socialize with other children of the same age!
Age: 18 months to 4 years old with Parent/Caregiver
Drop-off Preschool
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites your child to our two-hour drop-off preschool program. Read more info here.
Age: 2 years to 4 years old
Curious Children for Multi-Ages and Stages
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites you to participate in a unique offering that allows you to attend with two or more children of varying ages. The Curious Children for Multi-Ages and Stages is a combination of the Exploring Everywhere, Discovery Days, and Igniting Inquiry programs. It is meant for our youngest learners to interact with older learners and together experience the and co-construct meaning about the world around them. The studio will be arranged with various materials that are developmentally appropriate and challenging for all.
Don't miss this chance to bond with your baby through the joy of exploration!
Mixed Ages: Infant - 10 years with Parent/Caregiver (All activities will be differentiated according to the age/group registered)
Drop-off Igniting Inquiry for School Aged Children
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites all curious minds to participate in a Reggio Emilia inspired emergent curriculum experience that encourages the hundred languages of expression (the many ways they can learn and express themselves) and ignite their creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, questioning, and overall confidence (21st century skills). Beyond books and paper/pencil tasks, your child will have the opportunity to explore around the various spaces (indoor and outdoor) that promote relationship building and inquiry, while interacting with materials such as mirrors, clay, sketch pencils, sand/water, blocks, loose parts, magnets, light table, mud kitchen, various other art supplies, and much more. Based on their interests and wonders, we will begin to document a project of their choosing and study our learning within inquiry meetings. The children will become empowered as active participants and protagonists in their own learning experience. They will essentially form a research team! Each week we will review documentation of what happened prior, engage in hands-on creative learning to dig deeper into our inquiry questions and plan our next session together. Parent(s)/caregiver(s) involvement throughout this planning process will also help us to extend our sessions into the home.
I look forward to bringing this curious group of leaders together and seeing what magic and discoveries unfold!
Please note that the children can take a snack break whenever they feel hungry or relax with a guided yoga break.
Inquiry is a process that cannot be rushed, and as such, it is recommended that you consider signing up for two sessions (12 weeks - three months) to get the most out of this creative experience!
Age: 4 to 10 years old (Drop off program - Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3)
*can run by month (1-2x a week for two hours) or Full Days (Full weeks Monday-Friday 10:00-3:00 p.m. or once a month Full days 10:00-3:00 p.m.)
Drawing, Painting and the Arts as a Process for School Aged Children
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites all creative artists to participate in a Reggio Emilia inspired emergent curriculum arts experience that encourages the hundred languages of expression (the many ways they can learn and express themselves) and ignite their creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, questioning, and overall confidence (21st century skills). Beyond books and paper/pencil tasks, your child will have the opportunity to explore around the various spaces (indoor and outdoor) that promote relationship building and creative expression, while interacting with materials such as mirrors, clay, sketch pencils, sand/water, blocks, loose parts, magnets, light table, mud kitchen, various other art supplies, and much more. Based on their interests and wonders, we will go deeper with the skills of drawing, painting and the arts as a process for learning.
I look forward to bringing this creative group of artists together and seeing what magical masterpieces unfold!
Please note that the children can take a snack break whenever they feel hungry or relax with a guided yoga break.
Art is a process that cannot be rushed, and as such, it is recommended that you consider signing up for two sessions (12 weeks - three months) to get the most out of this creative experience!
Age: 4 to 10 years old (Drop off program - Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3)
Ella na paixoumai kai na mathoumai Ellinika -Preschool Greek School
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites you to participate in a Reggio Emilia inspired experience that encourages your child to become more familiar with expressing themselves in Greek, and igniting their creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and overall confidence. Beyond books and paper/pencil tasks, you and your child will have the opportunity to explore around the various spaces (indoor and outdoor) that promote the Greek language/culture, relationship building, imaginary play, music, dance, and inquiry, while interacting with materials such as sand/water, blocks, loose parts, magnets, light table, mud kitchen, art supplies, and much more.
Don't miss this chance to bond with your child and for them to socialize with other children that are interested in the Greek language and culture!
Mixed Ages: Birth to Grade 1 (Once they are in Grade 1, it is recommended that they attend a Greek Grade School program)
Lezioni di Italiano per bambini - Preschool Italian School
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites you to participate in a Reggio Emilia inspired experience that encourages your child to become more familiar with expressing themselves in Italian, and igniting their creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and overall confidence. Beyond books and paper/pencil tasks, you and your child will have the opportunity to explore around the various spaces (indoor and outdoor) that promote the Italian language/culture, relationship building, imaginary play, music, dance, and inquiry, while interacting with materials such as sand/water, blocks, loose parts, magnets, light table, mud kitchen, art supplies, and much more.
Don't miss this chance to bond with your child and for them to socialize with other children that are interested in the Italian language and culture!
Mixed Ages: Birth to Grade 1 (Once they are in Grade 1, it is recommended that they attend an Italian Grade School program)
Private Playdates and Group Bookings
Interested in creating your own private playdate with your group of friends? You will have access to the studio with your privacy, for as long and for as many sessions as we plan together! Your group will also have the ability to create a mixed age grouping and a time that matches you work/life schedule (from our hours of operation). This is also perfect if you are a parent with a few children of varying ages.
Customize your experience today!
***To begin planning your group's program, please email transformedps@gmail.com.
Mixed Ages: Infant - 10 years with Parent/Caregiver (All activities will be differentiated according to the age/group registered)
Private Tutoring: Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Mathematics in a Play-Based and Creative Way!
Interested in building your child's confidence in a one-on-one or small group custom learning experience?
The TransformEd Creative Studio is the perfect place to feel inspired and motivated to learn! Several tutors have been hired to work after the regular school day. Drop your child off in our safe and stimulating environment where every hour will be tailored to your child's specific interests and needs.
***To begin planning your custom package, please email transformedps@gmail.com.
Age: 3 to 10 years old (Drop off program - Preschool to Grade 3)
Private Lessons
Interested in building your child's confidence in a one-on-one or small group custom learning experience?
TransformEd also provides private sessions for piano, art, reading/writing, and Greek language classes.
***To begin planning your custom package, please email transformedps@gmail.com.
Age: 3 to 10 years old (Drop off program - Preschool to Grade 3)
Special Events and Professional Photoshoots
Interested in using The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre for a special event or to take professional family photos?
Here are a few events we have hosted in the past:
- Birthday Parties
- Pyjamas, Pizza and Painting
- Costumes and Crafts
- Milk and Cookies with Santa
- Will you be my valentine?
- Easter Eggstravaganza
Here are a few photoshoots we have offered in the past:
- Birthday (Cake smash, first painting experience, etc.)
- Maternity of Gender Reveal (especially for families who already have a toddler or older child that could play in the studio)
- Enchanted Forest Walk (Our nearby forest is stunning and perfect for any season!)
- Back to School
- Halloween
- Christmas
- Valentine's Day
- Easter/Spring
- Splish Splash Summer Fun (water play, bubbles and more)
All of our special events offer professional photography options. Or you can pre-schedule a photoshoot by season, when our studio space is decorated for various photography sessions and packages.
***To begin planning your custom package, please email transformedps@gmail.com.
Mixed Ages: Infant - 10 years with Parent/Caregiver or drop off option for school aged (All activities will be differentiated according to the age/group registered)
Mixed Ages: Infant - 10 years with Parent/Caregiver or drop off option for school aged (All activities will be differentiated according to the age/group registered)
Events TransformEd - Children's Creative Corners
The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre's founder, @joannebabalis loves to plan themed event parties and coordinate creative children's corners - especially within events that are usually setup for adults.
Transform a space for children at your next event/party and have one of our team members facilitate some creative learning! The children will be engaged, have fun, and most importantly won't be running around your venue feeling bored!
***For a group rate to have me coordinate, plan, decorate, setup/cleanup your birthday/special event or to have a space created at your party, please email me transformedps@gmail.com.
Open Studio: Play and Create!
The TransformEd Creative Studio invites you to participate in an open studio experience! You and your child will have the opportunity to explore around the various Reggio Emilia inspired spaces (indoor and outdoor - weather permitting) that promote relationship building, imaginary play, creativity, and inquiry while interacting with materials such as sand/water (sensory), blocks, loose parts, magnets, light table, mirrors, mud kitchen, art supplies, and much more. Come and play, create, and learn with us!
Don't miss this chance to see what our studio has to offer without the commitment of our longer programs!
Mixed Ages: Birth-10 years old with Parent/Caregiver (Studio is setup to support various age groups all at one time - ***for a complete experience with the entire studio setup for you child’s age specifically, please inquire about our six or twelve week programs that are by age). *Optional - If children are school aged, they can be dropped off without needing a parent/caregiver to stay.
Our Open Studio days, are a wonderful opportunity to become acquainted with our space and learn more about what we offer! It may also work for your family if you are unable to commit to longer six or twelve week programming...
Daddy Dates: A Science, Art and Building Experience
Father figures have a special role in the life of a child (as do mothers of course), and it's important that we encourage their involvement! Whether you are a parent, grandparent, uncle, or godparent, you are most welcome to join us for a special combined science, art, and building experience in The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre.
Espresso will be served with some Italian pastries while we get creative and have fun learning together!
Classes will include experiments and hands-on learning opportunities:
- Science Lab of Art Possibilities
- Outdoor Science
- Kitchen Science
- Build and Learn Projects
- +MORE (Music, Sports, Math, etc.)
Mixed Ages: Infant - 10 years with Parent/Caregiver (All activities will be differentiated according to the age/group registered)
Classes do not require a long commitment, they are pre-scheduled by appointment. You are able to book one drop in date, or to register for a few and create your own program. It is recommended to join with a friend and their child, to make this learning opportunity more social!
Monthly Mama Meet Ups: Reconnect and Learn
The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre specifically designed a program for Mamas who want to socialize with their relatives/friends, but know how hard it is to carve out the time, let alone clean their home, organize the food, setup activities to host it themselves, etc., etc. Once a month let us do all of the coordinating, planning, setup, and cleanup, while you enjoy the time with your child and relatives/friends. During our class the children can freely explore our studio space, and we also have some structured group time for stories, songs, and or any relevant discussions. Mamas will be given a break to eat and have some mindful moments colouring or crafting.
Don't miss this unique social opportunity to reconnect with the ones you love and witness how your child grows and changes!
Mixed Ages: Infant - 10 years with Parent/Caregiver (All activities will be differentiated according to the age/group registered)
Classes run for six months on the same day of the week/hour. Each child/parent who registers in this program will know the dates ahead of time.
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