Using The Ride with Kids

Join us in person for a fun and informative event all about using The Ride with kids! Whether you're curious about navigating Ann Arbor's public transportation or just want some tips, this casual session is perfect for families. Come learn, share, and explore together!

Lilliane Webb, Director of GetDowntown, will give families the hot tips for easily navigating Ann Arbor's public transportation. No need to navigate carseats, parking, or construction!

Come discuss our latest read with us: North Woods by Daniel Mason.

Designed for ages 6 - 24 months.

SERIES OF 6 DATES: February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st

Not ready to commit to the entire 6 weeks? Check out our Single Class Pass option.

Join us at Recess Play Cafe (208 South Ashley St) for a 6 week series of immersive and hands-on read aloud activities, aimed to foster a love of books, boost early language skills, and provide families with practical tips for teaching early speech, language and literacy skills at home. All activities are led by a licensed speech-language therapist and incorporate evidence based speech-language acquisition strategies. Activities are designed for toddlers who are exploring their first words/phrases, ages ranging from 10 - 24 months, accompanied by their grownups.

Note: these book clubs are designed to be accessible to children with a variety of learning profiles, but your child does NOT need to have a language delay to attend. They are open to ALL children and parents who have an interest in learning how to incorporate books into daily routines.

EACH WEEK:

• Introduction of a new story within a lively read aloud experience.

• Guided play routine incorporating the thematic story elements (characters, settings, problem, solutions, emotions, etc), providing natural opportunities to practice using vocabulary from the story.

• Age appropriate introduction of social emotional concepts such as patience, empathy, resilience, inclusion, friendship, respect, self-regulation, etc.

• Thoughtfully designed handouts for continuing the themed literacy and language activities at home.

• Opportunity for question/answer with the SLP during & after the session.

• Bring your own favorite toy/book/video from home to receive guidance for how to use it to effectively model language.

• Option to purchase a play pass with Recess Play Cafe before/after the book club.

• Snack and Beverages available for caregivers to purchase from Recess Play Cafe.

• A portion of the proceeds from every book club goes directly towards supporting local access to AAC devices (see “Pay if Forward” for more details about your contribution).

Designed for ages 6 - 24 months.

SERIES OF 6 DATES: February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st

Not ready to commit to the entire 6 weeks? Check out our Single Class Pass option.

Join us at Recess Play Cafe (208 South Ashley St) for a 6 week series of immersive and hands-on read aloud activities, aimed to foster a love of books, boost early language skills, and provide families with practical tips for teaching early speech, language and literacy skills at home. All activities are led by a licensed speech-language therapist and incorporate evidence based speech-language acquisition strategies. Activities are designed for toddlers who are exploring their first words/phrases, ages ranging from 10 - 24 months, accompanied by their grownups.

Note: these book clubs are designed to be accessible to children with a variety of learning profiles, but your child does NOT need to have a language delay to attend. They are open to ALL children and parents who have an interest in learning how to incorporate books into daily routines.

EACH WEEK:

• Introduction of a new story within a lively read aloud experience.

• Guided play routine incorporating the thematic story elements (characters, settings, problem, solutions, emotions, etc), providing natural opportunities to practice using vocabulary from the story.

• Age appropriate introduction of social emotional concepts such as patience, empathy, resilience, inclusion, friendship, respect, self-regulation, etc.

• Thoughtfully designed handouts for continuing the themed literacy and language activities at home.

• Opportunity for question/answer with the SLP during & after the session.

• Bring your own favorite toy/book/video from home to receive guidance for how to use it to effectively model language.

• Option to purchase a play pass with Recess Play Cafe before/after the book club.

• Snack and Beverages available for caregivers to purchase from Recess Play Cafe.

• A portion of the proceeds from every book club goes directly towards supporting local access to AAC devices (see “Pay if Forward” for more details about your contribution).

Designed for ages 6 - 24 months.

SERIES OF 6 DATES: February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st

Not ready to commit to the entire 6 weeks? Check out our Single Class Pass option.

Join us at Recess Play Cafe (208 South Ashley St) for a 6 week series of immersive and hands-on read aloud activities, aimed to foster a love of books, boost early language skills, and provide families with practical tips for teaching early speech, language and literacy skills at home. All activities are led by a licensed speech-language therapist and incorporate evidence based speech-language acquisition strategies. Activities are designed for toddlers who are exploring their first words/phrases, ages ranging from 10 - 24 months, accompanied by their grownups.

Note: these book clubs are designed to be accessible to children with a variety of learning profiles, but your child does NOT need to have a language delay to attend. They are open to ALL children and parents who have an interest in learning how to incorporate books into daily routines.

EACH WEEK:

• Introduction of a new story within a lively read aloud experience.

• Guided play routine incorporating the thematic story elements (characters, settings, problem, solutions, emotions, etc), providing natural opportunities to practice using vocabulary from the story.

• Age appropriate introduction of social emotional concepts such as patience, empathy, resilience, inclusion, friendship, respect, self-regulation, etc.

• Thoughtfully designed handouts for continuing the themed literacy and language activities at home.

• Opportunity for question/answer with the SLP during & after the session.

• Bring your own favorite toy/book/video from home to receive guidance for how to use it to effectively model language.

• Option to purchase a play pass with Recess Play Cafe before/after the book club.

• Snack and Beverages available for caregivers to purchase from Recess Play Cafe.

• A portion of the proceeds from every book club goes directly towards supporting local access to AAC devices (see “Pay if Forward” for more details about your contribution).

Designed for ages 6 - 24 months.

SERIES OF 6 DATES: February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st

Not ready to commit to the entire 6 weeks? Check out our Single Class Pass option.

Join us at Recess Play Cafe (208 South Ashley St) in a 6 week series of immersive and hands-on read aloud activities, aimed to foster a love of books, boost early language skills, and provide families with practical tips for teaching early communication skills at home. All activities are led by a listened speech-language therapist and incorporate evidence based speech-language acquisition strategies. Activities are designed for babies who are not yet talking, but are exploring communication through coos and babbles, ages ranging from 3-10 months, accompanied by their grownups.

Note: these book clubs are designed to be accessible to children with a variety of learning profiles, but your child does NOT need to have a language delay to attend. They are open to ALL children and parents who have an interest in learning how to incorporate books into daily routines.

EACH WEEK:

• Introduction of a new story within a lively read aloud experience.

• Guided play routine incorporating the vocabulary and sounds from the story, a natural opportunity to mix tactile sensory input and movement into the language learning.

• Thoughtfully designed handouts for continuing the themed literacy, speech and language activities at home.

• Opportunity for question/answer with the SLP during & after the session.

• Bring your own favorite toy/book/video from home to receive guidance for how to use it to effectively model language.

• Option to purchase a play pass with Recess Play Cafe before/after the book club.

• Snack and Beverages available for caregivers to purchase from Recess Play Cafe.

• A portion of the proceeds from every book club directly goes to support local access to AAC devices (see “Pay if forward” for more details about your contribution).

Spots limited, register early to save your spot.

We love a good birthday party! That said, it can limit the number of walk-ins and registrations for play that we are able to accept. Always be sure to reserve your space ahead of time (especially on weekends) to guarantee your spot.

Interested in hosting an event with us? We have hosted holiday parties, adult birthdays with no baby sitter required, incredible 1st birthdays. and entire preschool classes. Fill out a quick intake form and we will get back to you asap!

Designed for ages 10 - 24 months.

SERIES OF 6 DATES: February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st

Not ready to commit to the entire 6 weeks? Check out our Single Class Pass option.

Join us at Recess Play Cafe (208 South Ashley St) for a 6 week series of immersive and hands-on read aloud activities, aimed to foster a love of books, boost early language skills, and provide families with practical tips for teaching early speech, language and literacy skills at home. All activities are led by a licensed speech-language therapist and incorporate evidence based speech-language acquisition strategies. Activities are designed for toddlers who are exploring their first words/phrases, ages ranging from 10 - 24 months, accompanied by their grownups.

Note: these book clubs are designed to be accessible to children with a variety of learning profiles, but your child does NOT need to have a language delay to attend. They are open to ALL children and parents who have an interest in learning how to incorporate books into daily routines.

EACH WEEK:

• Introduction of a new story within a lively read aloud experience.

• Guided play routine incorporating the thematic story elements (characters, settings, problem, solutions, emotions, etc), providing natural opportunities to practice using vocabulary from the story.

• Age appropriate introduction of social emotional concepts such as patience, empathy, resilience, inclusion, friendship, respect, self-regulation, etc.

• Thoughtfully designed handouts for continuing the themed literacy and language activities at home.

• Opportunity for question/answer with the SLP during & after the session.

• Bring your own favorite toy/book/video from home to receive guidance for how to use it to effectively model language.

• Option to purchase a play pass with Recess Play Cafe before/after the book club.

• Snack and Beverages available for caregivers to purchase from Recess Play Cafe.

• A portion of the proceeds from every book club goes directly towards supporting local access to AAC devices (see “Pay if Forward” for more details about your contribution).

Designed for ages 3 - 10 months.

SERIES OF 6 DATES: February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st

Not ready to commit to the entire 6 weeks? Check out our Single Class Pass option.

Join us at Recess Play Cafe (208 South Ashley St) in a 6 week series of immersive and hands-on read aloud activities, aimed to foster a love of books, boost early language skills, and provide families with practical tips for teaching early communication skills at home. All activities are led by a listened speech-language therapist and incorporate evidence based speech-language acquisition strategies. Activities are designed for babies who are not yet talking, but are exploring communication through coos and babbles, ages ranging from 3-10 months, accompanied by their grownups.

Note: these book clubs are designed to be accessible to children with a variety of learning profiles, but your child does NOT need to have a language delay to attend. They are open to ALL children and parents who have an interest in learning how to incorporate books into daily routines.

EACH WEEK:

• Introduction of a new story within a lively read aloud experience.

• Guided play routine incorporating the vocabulary and sounds from the story, a natural opportunity to mix tactile sensory input and movement into the language learning.

• Thoughtfully designed handouts for continuing the themed literacy, speech and language activities at home.

• Opportunity for question/answer with the SLP during & after the session.

• Bring your own favorite toy/book/video from home to receive guidance for how to use it to effectively model language.

• Option to purchase a play pass with Recess Play Cafe before/after the book club.

• Snack and Beverages available for caregivers to purchase from Recess Play Cafe.

• A portion of the proceeds from every book club directly goes to support local access to AAC devices (see “Pay if forward” for more details about your contribution).

WEDNESDAY’S 9:30-10:30

Spots limited, register early to save your spot.

Designed for ages 10 - 24 months.

SERIES OF 6 DATES: February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st

Not ready to commit to the entire 6 weeks? Check out our Single Class Pass option.

Join us at Recess Play Cafe (208 South Ashley St) for a 6 week series of immersive and hands-on read aloud activities, aimed to foster a love of books, boost early language skills, and provide families with practical tips for teaching early speech, language and literacy skills at home. All activities are led by a licensed speech-language therapist and incorporate evidence based speech-language acquisition strategies. Activities are designed for toddlers who are exploring their first words/phrases, ages ranging from 10 - 24 months, accompanied by their grownups.

Note: these book clubs are designed to be accessible to children with a variety of learning profiles, but your child does NOT need to have a language delay to attend. They are open to ALL children and parents who have an interest in learning how to incorporate books into daily routines.

EACH WEEK:

• Introduction of a new story within a lively read aloud experience.

• Guided play routine incorporating the thematic story elements (characters, settings, problem, solutions, emotions, etc), providing natural opportunities to practice using vocabulary from the story.

• Age appropriate introduction of social emotional concepts such as patience, empathy, resilience, inclusion, friendship, respect, self-regulation, etc.

• Thoughtfully designed handouts for continuing the themed literacy and language activities at home.

• Opportunity for question/answer with the SLP during & after the session.

• Bring your own favorite toy/book/video from home to receive guidance for how to use it to effectively model language.

• Option to purchase a play pass with Recess Play Cafe before/after the book club.

• Snack and Beverages available for caregivers to purchase from Recess Play Cafe.

• A portion of the proceeds from every book club goes directly towards supporting local access to AAC devices (see “Pay if Forward” for more details about your contribution).

Designed for ages 3 - 10 months.

SERIES OF 6 DATES: February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st

Not ready to commit to the entire 6 weeks? Check out our Single Class Pass option.

Join us at Recess Play Cafe (208 South Ashley St) in a 6 week series of immersive and hands-on read aloud activities, aimed to foster a love of books, boost early language skills, and provide families with practical tips for teaching early communication skills at home. All activities are led by a listened speech-language therapist and incorporate evidence based speech-language acquisition strategies. Activities are designed for babies who are not yet talking, but are exploring communication through coos and babbles, ages ranging from 3-10 months, accompanied by their grownups.

Note: these book clubs are designed to be accessible to children with a variety of learning profiles, but your child does NOT need to have a language delay to attend. They are open to ALL children and parents who have an interest in learning how to incorporate books into daily routines.

EACH WEEK:

• Introduction of a new story within a lively read aloud experience.

• Guided play routine incorporating the vocabulary and sounds from the story, a natural opportunity to mix tactile sensory input and movement into the language learning.

• Thoughtfully designed handouts for continuing the themed literacy, speech and language activities at home.

• Opportunity for question/answer with the SLP during & after the session.

• Bring your own favorite toy/book/video from home to receive guidance for how to use it to effectively model language.

• Option to purchase a play pass with Recess Play Cafe before/after the book club.

• Snack and Beverages available for caregivers to purchase from Recess Play Cafe.

• A portion of the proceeds from every book club directly goes to support local access to AAC devices (see “Pay if forward” for more details about your contribution).

WEDNESDAY’S 9:30-10:30

Spots limited, register early to save your spot.

We love a good birthday party! That said, it can limit the number of walk-ins and registrations for play that we are able to accept. Always be sure to reserve your space ahead of time (especially on weekends) to guarantee your spot.

Interested in hosting an event with us? We have hosted holiday parties, adult birthdays with no baby sitter required, incredible 1st birthdays. and entire preschool classes. Fill out a quick intake form and we will get back to you asap!

We love a good birthday party! That said, it can limit the number of walk-ins and registrations for play that we are able to accept. Always be sure to reserve your space ahead of time (especially on weekends) to guarantee your spot.

Interested in hosting an event with us? We have hosted holiday parties, adult birthdays with no baby sitter required, incredible 1st birthdays. and entire preschool classes. Fill out a quick intake form and we will get back to you asap!

We love a good birthday party! That said, it can limit the number of walk-ins and registrations for play that we are able to accept. Always be sure to reserve your space ahead of time (especially on weekends) to guarantee your spot.

Interested in hosting an event with us? We have hosted holiday parties, adult birthdays with no baby sitter required, incredible 1st birthdays. and entire preschool classes. Fill out a quick intake form and we will get back to you asap!

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Join FIT4MOM for a private Galentine’s Event at A2 Recess—a feel-good morning celebrating you. Move your body with a 30-min workout, let your kiddos play, get crafty with a Valentine activity, and enjoy a well-earned drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic ).

Come for the community.

Stay for the vibes.

Leave feeling loved, strong, and refreshed.

We will spend the first 30 minutes on movement, the move into a community card making craft (supplies provided), and end with an hr of networking and play for the kids. 1 free drink ticket and 1 hr of play included in the price of your ticket!

We love a good birthday party! That said, it can limit the number of walk-ins and registrations for play that we are able to accept. Always be sure to reserve your space ahead of time (especially on weekends) to guarantee your spot.

Interested in hosting an event with us? We have hosted holiday parties, adult birthdays with no baby sitter required, incredible 1st birthdays. and entire preschool classes. Fill out a quick intake form and we will get back to you asap!

Join us every Wednesday for 1/2 off wine by the glass or bottle

Want to use our space for your community or meetup group? Let us know via hello@recess.cafe!

Every Thursday join our Open Craft Nights. We will have supplies and setup, you bring the creativity and conversation. Coffee, beer, wine, & snacks available for purchase. All ages welcome.

Join us every Wednesday for 1/2 off wine by the glass or bottle

Ask and you shall receive! Having a Recess book club was the number one requested community event when we opened and now it is real!

This will be our first meeting and greet meeting where we will also vote on our first book! Book club meetings will take place at the end of each month.

If you are interested in joining our book club, sign up HERE.