Little Learners
Enrichment Activities
Playful, hands-on learning for early skills and confidence.
Ages 0-5
60-90 min
Free • Drop-in welcome
At a glance
Best for
Children ages 0–5 and families looking for hands-on play, learning, and connection
What children will do
Build, sort, listen, imagine, move, create, and join simple guided activities woven into playful learning.
What caregivers can expect
A welcoming, low-pressure setting where you stay with your child, join in naturally, and settle into the session at your own pace.
What makes it special
Little Learners brings together open-ended play and gentle structure, giving children room to explore while building early skills along the way.
Upcoming Sessions
Here are the next scheduled Little Learners sessions. For the full calendar, use the Programs Calendar.
About Little Learners
Little Learners is a playful enrichment program for young children and their caregivers. Sessions are designed to feel welcoming, hands-on, and easy to join, with activities that support early language, problem-solving, movement, and social development through everyday play.
Children might sort and count, build and balance, listen to a story, explore sensory materials, or take part in a simple guided activity connected to a weekly theme. Caregivers stay with their child throughout the session, joining in, encouraging participation, and sharing in the experience together.
What makes Little Learners special is the balance of freedom and support. There is room to explore, but there is also enough structure to help children practice listening, trying new things, and growing more comfortable in a group setting.
What to expect when you arrive
Little Learners takes place in an HFRC play space designed for young children and their caregivers. The room is set up to feel welcoming, flexible, and easy to join, whether your child is ready to jump right in or needs a little time to warm up.
Caregivers stay with their child during the session and are encouraged to participate alongside them. Some children move right toward the activities. Others take a little longer to settle in. Both are completely okay here.
Wear comfortable everyday clothes and expect a mix of guided moments, open-ended play, and hands-on activity. The goal is not to perform or keep up. The goal is to explore, connect, and enjoy the experience together.
What happens in a session
1
Arrive and settle in
Families come into the space, get comfortable, and ease into the room before activities begin.
2
Open play and exploration
Children move toward the materials and activities that catch their interest, with time to build, imagine, sort, and explore.
3
Guided group moment
A simple activity, shared prompt, or story brings focus to a skill or theme without making the session feel formal.
4
Practice through play
Children keep learning by doing, with chances to repeat, experiment, and try things with support nearby.
5
Wrap-up and transition
The session winds down naturally, helping families leave without pressure or a rushed finish.
Skills Little Learners helps support
Language growth
Storytime, conversation, and guided prompts help children hear and use more language in context.
Early math thinking
Sorting, counting, matching, and patterns help make early number concepts feel natural and playful.
Fine-motor practice
Scooping, stacking, tracing, placing, and building all strengthen control and coordination.
Focus and follow-through
Simple guided moments help children practice paying attention, trying, and finishing with support.
Social confidence
Children begin practicing turn-taking, sharing space, and engaging alongside other children.
Curiosity and problem-solving
Open-ended materials invite children to test ideas, make choices, and keep exploring.
Questions families often ask
Do I need to register?
Little Learners is free and drop-in friendly unless otherwise noted on the schedule.
Do caregivers stay during the session?
Yes. Caregivers remain with their child and are welcome to participate throughout the session.
What if my child is shy or not ready to jump in right away?
That is completely okay. Children can take time to settle in and join at their own pace.
What age is Little Learners best for?
Little Learners is designed for young children in the early learning years, with activities that are simple, playful, and developmentally supportive.
What should we wear?
Comfortable everyday clothes are best. Some activities may be hands-on or sensory-based.