Join us for the Babies Project
An Infant Developmental Movement class in NYC
Ages 0 – 12 mos
Learn how to support your baby’s movement with The Babies Project – 20 year veterans in the field!
Be with. Be a witness. Be in a relationship. Developmental movement sessions with The Babies Project are based on the belief that little ones learn best when they’re led by their curiosity and supported by a sense of safety and comfort.
Our baby movement classes in NYC are intentionally structured as open exploring time. Sessions focus on giving adults a foundation of information on infant movement and social interaction.
One or more Infant Developmental Movement Educators (IDMEs) are available to support the little ones in their process.
Expert teachers cover topics about infants that will particularly interest parents and caregivers such as:
- Baby’s movement development
- Philosophy and perspective
- Questions that might come up during class
- Walking/crawling and what to expect
Discussion includes principles such as:
- balancing extension with flexion and activity with rest
- the value of “small falls”
- prioritizing the process of learning rather than achieving a particular skill on a timeline.
In its classic format, The Babies Project is open to families with babies from newborn to early walking, and multiple caregivers are welcome. We have found that this all-ages, one-room schoolhouse format fosters community and a generative learning environment.
FAQ About Baby Movement Class with The Babies Project
Who leads baby development classes at Kids at Work?
This baby development class in NYC is led by certified IDME practitioner Sarah Barnaby from The Babies Project. We recommend reading more about The Babies project at their website! Sarah is a master teacher in the field, with over 20 years of experience.
What is Infant Developmental Movement?
Babies Project was created in 2017 by Sarah Barnaby and Amy Matthews, who are certified Infant Developmental Movement Educators (IDMEs) trained through the School for Body-Mind Centering. Our work (and play) is inspired by the principles of Body-Mind Centering® and Infant Developmental Movement Education.
Babies Project are an educational non-profit, offering developmental movement education for babies of all ages: infants, toddlers, parents, caregivers, adults and elders. The vision is to create a world where babies and adults of all ages get the touch, support and movement they need to thrive.
What language is this class given in?
Class is conducted in English. We recommend it for English speaking adults. Any number of adults are welcome to attend!
What do parents think about The Babies Project & Infant Developmental Movement?
These specific Infant Developmental Movement classes have been transformational for many babies and caregivers in the flatiron/chelsea area of NYC. You can read parent testimonials about Sarah’s work with babies here!
I’m looking for an entertainment-based class for babies in NYC – is this the right class?
This class is less of an entertainment class and more an informational class for adults. While the babies are certainly enjoying themselves in the child-led environment that Sarah from The Babies Project sets up, there is no direct or planned engagement of the babies. There are no songs, bubbles, or “trying to get babies to do certain things” overtly. Kids at Work has other classes that are more entertainment focused for babies.
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Babies level classes at Kids At Work are classes listed with a minimum age of 12 mos and under (excluding “Look Who’s Talking” which is a toddler level class.) Packages NEVER expire, and can be upgraded for toddler use at any time.
Important: Reservations for baby classes must be made after you purchase a package. Click here to make a reservation.
New Student? Purchase an Introductory Package for Baby Classes
Intro packages are available to new students only, can only be purchased once, have a limit of one class per day, and are valid for SEVEN days from your first visit.
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About Kids at Work in NYC
Since 2007, Kids at Work has grown into one of the best kept secrets for raising children in NYC.
Serving Chelsea and the Flatiron districts, we are a community of babies, children, parents, and caregivers making discoveries together through educational age-appropriate, choice-driven “mommy and me” programming and drop in classes.
Our sensory art and music and play programs host of NYC’s best partners offering soccer, sign language, dance, infant developmental movement and more!
Join the Kids at Work community at our location in Chelsea, New York City.