Classes

	Title	Issue
	Media classes sharpen kids' focus When children learn photography, video, how to create apps or build websites, they build confidence and gain problem-solving smarts. By Carol Anne Pagliotti	December 2012
	Get art smarts Some schools have cut arts education. Here's how to fill the gap, at home, using community resources and by helping your school. By Terri Akman	October 2012
	EXERCISE CLASS QUESTIONS What type and style of fitness class fits your child? Is he ready? Does she have an interest in tennis, gymnastics or martial arts? By Larry Atkins	September 2012
	Mom, I want to play the piano Great, but how do you know if your child is ready for music lessons? By Larry Atkins	August 2012
	Help Your Little One To Love Music It’s easy to encourage a love of music in a young kid. Here are tips from children’s musician Marnie Grey and MetroKids readers. By Lola Augustine Brown	September 2011
	Activity Classes: Find the Right Fit What makes a good extracurricular match? It depends on your child's age, but also on your own time and financial parameters. by Suzanne Koup-Larsen	August 2011
	Ballet's the Way to Gain Dance Skills Dance studio directors say that no matter what dance style interests your child, a ballet foundation will boost basic skills.	September 2010
	Why Start Music Classes Early? Benefits include increased aptitude, social and emotional development and academic skills. by Abbey Lee Nash	August 2010
	Which Class Matches Your Child? Here's how parents can find after-school and weekend classes that fit their child's temperament and inclinations. by Stanley Thomas	January 2010
	The Best Activities for Special Needs Experts in several special needs areas recommend especially beneficial extracurricular activities. by Tom Livingston	January 2010