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Why choose NJ READy 2 PLAY for your child? 📚Because learning should feel like PLAY!At NJ READy 2 PLAY, we combine litera...
10/06/2026

Why choose NJ READy 2 PLAY for your child? 📚

Because learning should feel like PLAY!

At NJ READy 2 PLAY, we combine literacy, language, creativity, and FUN to create classes where kids can learn, explore, and feel confident.

Here a just a few reasons why we may be a good fit for your family… if you already take our classes, share why in the comments! 💕

🍂 We’re so excited for our next session at the Ridgewood YMCA, running November 6–December 4! 📚✨We absolutely LOVE partn...
10/03/2026

🍂 We’re so excited for our next session at the Ridgewood YMCA, running November 6–December 4! 📚✨

We absolutely LOVE partnering with the Ridgewood YMCA. Their bright, joyful, sun-filled room is the perfect setting for our classes — a space where little ones can explore, create, move, connect, and build early literacy skills through play. ☀️💛

And we’re excited to announce that Wednesday classes are coming in the new year! 🎉

Our classes tend to fill quickly, so if there’s a class you’ve been wanting to try, grab your spot! We can’t wait to play, read, create, and learn together. 🧡📚

Want to try a class now? We still have room in our current Baby BookWorms class on Fridays! Grab a free trial today!

🍂 FALL 2 Caretaker & Me Schedule IS LIVE! 🍂Our next session of Caretaker & Me classes begins the week of November 2nd, a...
10/01/2026

🍂 FALL 2 Caretaker & Me Schedule IS LIVE! 🍂

Our next session of Caretaker & Me classes begins the week of November 2nd, and we have some exciting things coming your way! 🧡

🍪 Books & Bites — Tuesday mornings in Montclair
Back by popular demand! Toddlers will cook simple no-bake recipes, enjoy books, and dive into sensory play — a fun, hands-on morning of learning, creating, and connecting!

📚 Storyplay — After School in Montclair
Our first after-school Storyplay class offering! Come join us for stories, imaginative play, and plenty of opportunities for mixed-age sibling and friend playdates.

✨ Messy Letter Play — Friday mornings in Ridgewood
A brand-new Ridgewood class where little learners can explore letters and early literacy through messy, sensory, hands-on play!

Already signed up for something you love? Grab your spot for Fall 2 before the class fills! 🍂

And if you’ve been thinking about Pre-K Prep, it’s not too late to join! We still have a few spots left on Monday and Thursday. 💫

We can’t wait to play, read, create, and learn with you this fall! 📚🍎

EarlyLiteracy

🍂 Our Fall Sensory Jars were a HIT at the Upper Montclair Sidewalk Sale! 🍁We’ve already heard from caretakers whose litt...
09/22/2026

🍂 Our Fall Sensory Jars were a HIT at the Upper Montclair Sidewalk Sale! 🍁

We’ve already heard from caretakers whose little ones couldn’t stop playing with them all weekend! 🧡

Designed for ages 2+, each jar is filled with opportunities to explore, create, imagine, and play. But the best part? The kids get the jar — and the grown-ups get a little help, too.

✨ Every jar comes with a meaningful play prompt sheet filled with simple ideas to help you build language, spark imagination, and actually join in the play.

Because sensory play isn’t just about keeping little hands busy — it’s about creating opportunities for connection, conversation, and creativity.

Inside each jar:
🍂 Homemade playdough
🔤 Letters
✨ Hands-on manipulatives
💡 Open-ended play ideas

🍎 TEACHERS — we made something for you, too!
Want to make your own Fall Sensory Jars for your classroom?

For just $5, our Teacher DIY Guide includes:
🍂 Sensory jar materials list
🛒 Amazon shopping list
💡 Play prompts & ideas
🔤 Our favorite homemade playdough recipe

Everything you need to create your own jars without spending hours planning and prepping!

Perfect for a classroom activity, fall celebration, or special giveaway for your students. 🍁

🍁 Fall Sensory Jars
$15 each
2 for $25

🍎 Teacher DIY Guide: $5
DM us to order a jar, grab two for your little ones, or get the Teacher DIY Guide and make your own!

Early literacy starts long before a child sits down with a pencil! 📚✨Scooping, pouring, squishing playdough, picking up ...
09/18/2026

Early literacy starts long before a child sits down with a pencil! 📚✨

Scooping, pouring, squishing playdough, picking up small objects, and exploring different textures may look like simple play—but little hands and minds are doing important work.

Sensory play helps build fine motor coordination, attention, language, and problem-solving skills that support later reading and writing development.

At NJ Ready 2 Play, we take it one step further by connecting hands-on exploration with stories, rich conversation, songs, and purposeful play—giving children opportunities to build language and early literacy skills in ways that feel natural and joyful.

Because for little & big learners, play IS learning. 💛

Come experience StoryPlay and our other play-based early literacy programs in Upper Montclair!

Toddlers learn through doing, talking, listening, and connecting. 💛Our classes are thoughtfully designed with language-r...
09/16/2026

Toddlers learn through doing, talking, listening, and connecting. 💛

Our classes are thoughtfully designed with language-rich play, sensory exploration, stories, and socialization woven into every session. Through small-group activities, little ones build vocabulary, practice communication, and learn alongside their peers in a playful, engaging environment.

Because for toddlers, learning happens best when they’re having fun, getting messy, and sharing the experience with others. 🧸📚✨

Separation doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 💛Our philosophy is simple: we give toddlers the time, space, and support t...
09/11/2026

Separation doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 💛

Our philosophy is simple: we give toddlers the time, space, and support they need to build confidence away from their grown-up.

Through small-group, supervised play, children practice sharing, communicating, connecting, and becoming comfortable in a new environment—all at a pace that feels right for them.

Our gentle separation approach is what makes our programs unique: we’re not rushing the goodbye. We’re building the confidence that makes it possible.

Join us in Montclair and discover our approach.

Did you know that early literacy begins long before a child holds a pencil? Sensory play helps develop the coordination ...
09/09/2026

Did you know that early literacy begins long before a child holds a pencil? Sensory play helps develop the coordination and focus needed for reading and writing. By narrating moments of play, you're building a foundation for emotional and academic success. How do you incorporate storytelling into your playtime?

🍂 FALL 2026 IS HERE — AND WE’VE ADDED MORE WAYS TO PLAY & LEARN! 🍂We’re so excited to share our UPDATED Fall 2026 schedu...
09/09/2026

🍂 FALL 2026 IS HERE — AND WE’VE ADDED MORE WAYS TO PLAY & LEARN! 🍂

We’re so excited to share our UPDATED Fall 2026 schedule! 🎉

We’ve added more classes in Ridgewood and more Storyplay mornings in Montclair — giving your little ones even more opportunities to learn through the kind of play they LOVE. ❤️

📚 Early literacy + language
🎨 Sensory play + hands-on exploration
📖 Storytelling + books
✏️ Pre-reading + early writing skills
🤝 Social skills + confidence
✨ Lots and lots of PLAY!

From our littlest learners at 6 months through our elementary-aged kids, our classes are thoughtfully designed to meet children where they are — while making learning feel FUN, engaging, and exciting.
Whether your little one loves getting messy with sensory play, diving into a great story, exploring letters and sounds, or learning through hands-on activities, we have a class for you! 🧡

🍎 MORE Friday morning Ridgewood classes
📚 MORE Storyplay mornings in Montclair
✨ MORE opportunities to PLAY + build important skills

And if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time! Some of our classes are already filling quickly.

Take a look at our UPDATED Fall 2026 schedule and find your perfect class! Classes start Sept 14th!

We can’t wait to PLAY & LEARN with you this fall! 🍂📚🎨✨

✨ WE’RE GROWING! ✨NJ Ready 2 Play is looking for amazing professionals to join our growing team! 🤍We’re building somethi...
09/08/2026

✨ WE’RE GROWING! ✨

NJ Ready 2 Play is looking for amazing professionals to join our growing team! 🤍

We’re building something really special — a place where play, early learning, language, literacy, creativity, and connection come together in a way that feels meaningful for children and the adults who teach them.

We’re looking for passionate, dependable professionals who:
♡ love working with young children
♡ believe in the power of play
♡ bring creativity and energy into the classroom
♡ are warm, engaging & genuinely excited to connect with families
♡ want to be part of a collaborative, growing team

Whether you’re an early childhood educator, teacher, speech/language professional, OT, child development specialist, or another related professional, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re looking for a place where you can make an impact, have fun, and grow alongside a team that truly loves what we do — this could be your place. ✨

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