Parenting Matters' popular Musical Motion program is back for summer with free bilingual classes for parents, caregivers, and little ones ages 0 to 5.
The summer session runs June 8 through July 31, with weekly classes in Bradenton, Palmetto, and Sarasota. Each hour-long session uses music, movement, creative play, and connection to help children build early learning, literacy, language, motor, and social skills.
For parents and caregivers, it’s also a chance to pick up simple activities to use at home, ask Parenting Matters educators questions, and let the kids play around other children without having to plan a whole morning around it.
What It Is
Musical Motion is a free bilingual learn-and-play class for families with children from birth through age 5.
Sessions focus on bonding, early learning, and preschool readiness through creative activities. Kids can participate fully, partly, or at their own pace, depending on age, mood, and temperament. Anyone who has ever taken a toddler to a structured class knows that flexibility matters.
Families are served on a first-come, first-served basis. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you want.
Families who attend 10 classes receive an Activity Bag to take home, while supplies last.
Summer Schedule 2026
The summer session runs June 8 through July 31.
Monday
10:00 to 11:00 am
Oneco Hope Global Methodist Church
2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Central Library
1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton
No class at this location June 22
Tuesday
9:00 to 10:00 am
G/S Campus of Caring
1750 17th Street, Building J-1, Sarasota
10:00 to 11:00 am
Sensory Sensitive Class
Gulf Central Early Steps
4630 17th St, Sarasota
Only June 16 and July 21
Wednesday
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Palmetto Library
923 6th St W, Palmetto
No class at this location July 29
Thursday
10:00 to 11:00 am
South Manatee Branch Library
6081 26th St W, Bradenton
Friday
10:00 to 11:00 am
The Soar Lab
6413 9th St E, Bradenton
A Few More Details
This is a FREE class, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations are accepted year-round to help keep the program going. Whether you attend once or every week, you're welcome.
Keep an eye on ParentingMattersfl.org and their Facebook page: Parenting Matters for upcoming pop-up sessions scheduled throughout January and May.
Questions? Reach out to them directly at (941) 756-3007 or email programs@parentingmattersfl.org.
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