Dr. Martina’s Playground
Learning Enrighment Program
This program is intended to supplement the existing online curriculum that young children are being exposed to during the week.
We offer a culturally and developmentally appropriate curriculum focusing on listening, following directions, and providing interactive learning activities that promote social development and reinforce language development, reading, math, social studies, science, art, music, and movement.
A Covid-19 safe alternative for families who want to enrich the experience of their preschool and kindergarten child in a Covid-19 safe outdoor environment.
Creative fun for children and their families.
The program is available on weekends in Oakland and San Francisco.
*Schedule to be announced (Maximum 6 children per pod)
We are also available to provide services at your site with your pod.
If you are interested in forming your own group and contracting our services, please contact us at info@uptownlittlebirds.com
Facilitators:
Dr. Martina Ayala has been an educator for the past 35 years.
Dr. Ayala has taught all grade levels. She has the expertise and a passion for teaching young children in diverse settings.
She has a doctorate degree in International and Multicultural Education from the University of San Francisco and has worked in the field of education in multiple capacities as a School Principal, Executive Director, teacher, childcare provider, curriculum developer, non- and college professor, and administrator.
Alex Balmaceda has worked in the field of education for the past 20 years. He has worked with children, youth, and adults in different settings. He brings his passion and knowledge of music to school and childcare settings and operates and owns his own music school. He makes learning music fun!
This program was created to support families of young children as they navigate the challenges of online education during this pandemic. It is intended to provide support and enhance the educational experience of young children and their families.