Littles
Our littles program offers a variety of classes and play opportunities for our youngest community members, from babies to five-year olds (and their grownups!). Our instructor-led classes and drop-in play times provide opportunities for little ones to move, create, explore, and learn.
If you would like to apply for financial assistance for any of our programs, please click here.
Drop-In
Summer Drop-In at The Shack
Single Class Offerings
Parent Education & Outreach
Drop-in Programming at PlayLab
PlayLab is located at our new annex space: 7810 SE 15th Ave
Open Play
Summer Hours (Starting June 16):
Tuesday and Wednesdays | 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday and Wednesday! Drop-in for messy art, sensory exploration, and open-ended play, or join us for a group or class. Wifi is available for parents who would like to get some work done while their children play. Best suited to kids ages 0-5, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Drop-in Programming at The Park
Picnic Storytime at the Park
mondays & thursdays | 11:30 am-12:00 pm | $5 suggested donation | sellwood park
Join us at Sellwood Park each week for a family storytime. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch to eat after story time!
We will meet at “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Dates: June 23-August 18
Baby Playgroups
saturdays | 12:00-1:00 pm | free/drop in | sellwood park
Are you navigating the exciting, challenging, and rewarding journey of parenthood? Join a group of new parents, all with babies born in the same year, looking to connect, share experiences, and support one another along the way! Please drop-in!
This group will meet at “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Dates: June 21-August 30
Single Class Offerings
Our Littles Classes Move to the Park for the Summer!
Messy Art, Summer Edition
Tuesdays | 11:00-11:30 AM | $12 | drop-in or register here | sellwood park
Create! Have Fun! Get Messy in the Great Outdoors! This class is perfect for littles from 18 months to 5 years of age. Adult participation required.This class will meet by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park near the pool
Dates: June 17-August 19
Tiny Tumblers, Summer Edition
Tuesdays | 10:00-10:30 AM | $12 | drop-in or Register online | Sellwood Park
Roll, jump, and tumble in the great outdoors! Tiny tumblers has moved to Sellwood Park and will continue on all summer! Join us for a flipping good time! For ages 18 months-5 years. Please note, over the summer this class is shifting from a 5-week series to a week-by-week structure. Register for as many weeks as you like!This class will meet by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Dates: June 17-August 19
Ballet in the Park*
*Please note: this class is offered as two week-long sessions
Weekly Registration | 10:30-11:00 AM | $60 per week, register here | Sellwood Park | Ages 2-6 years
Dates: Week 1 July 21-25, Week 2 August 11-15
Twirl beneath the trees in our week-long ballet class for the littlest dancers. Taught by students at the Classical Ballet Academy, your little one will be introduced to the joy of dance and music. At the end of the week, ballet students will perform a recital for family and friends. Each dancer will receive a tutu for participating!
Music and Movement, Summer Edition
wednesdays | 10:00-10:30 aM | $12 | drop-in or Register here | Sellwood Park
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate way. Each week will include play, movement, and sensory exploration. This class will meet by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Dates:
June 18-August 20
Click Here to Register for Music and Movement, Summer Edition
Parents and Littles Yoga
mondays | 10:00-10:30 aM | $12 | drop-in or Register here | Sellwood Park
This 30-minute yoga class is designed for caregivers and their infants to foster secure bonding and parent self care! Best suited for children 0-1 years old, Adult participation required. This class will meet by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
Dates:
June 23-August 18
Click Here to Register for Parents and Littles Yoga
Parent Education and Outreach
Circle of Security Parenting
8 week course | Mondays 10:00-11:30 AM (Parents) & Thursdays 5:30-7:00 pm (Evening PLay group) | April 21-June 12 | Free with registration | PLAYLAB: 7810 SE 15th Ave
Circle of security is a parent and child program which focuses on developing and supporting secure attachment to build childhood resilience. Sellwood Community House’s PlayLab is partnering with Help Me Grow Oregon to offer this free 8 week program to parents of 18 months to 5 years, looking to build additional tools to support their child’s emotional needs. This closed group will meet for 2 weekly classes; One morning parent class, and one evening play group. No-cost childcare and food will be provided at each class.
Circle of Security: Connected Adoption
8 week course | tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm | June 10-july 29 | Free with registration | sellwood Community house
Join us for this 8-week class designed just for adoptive and resource parents of children ages 3–8. Using the Circle of Security model, Katie Statman-Weil, EdD, LCSW from With Connection PDX will help parents strengthen connection, understand behavior through an attachment lens, and strengthen the bond you have with your child. No-cost childcare and food will be provided at each class.
Register Here for Circle of Security: Connected Adoption
Raising Special Ones + SCH
Esmé is a Sellwood mother of two, including a daughter with a very rare genetic disorder. She is also the founder of Raising Special Ones, an online community for families raising special needs children holistically. With nearly a decade of experience facilitating support circles and working with families as a birthworker and lactation counselor, Esmé is committed to creating spaces for families to find deeper connection with themselves and one another, so their children can thrive.
Date: Monday, June 30, 1:00-2:00pm
