West Loop Classes – Ages 12 to 36 Months

Chicago Children’s Theatre’s classes for students ages 12-36 months engage our youngest learners in play-based storytelling, music, and movement. In classes featuring little ones’ favorite books and songs, young learners and their grown-ups will explore multi-sensory activities to support healthy development and instill little ones with the confidence to try new things.

Drag Storytime | Winter 2025
Runs Feb 8 - Feb 22, 2025

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Saturdays, 10:00-10:45am
Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 22, 2025
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$30 | Ticket includes admission for one adult and one child

Step into a world where glitter meets storytime for the kiki of the season! Join us for a dazzling Drag Storytime extravaganza, where iconic drag king and teaching artist PJ will tell timeless tales while leading interactive drama and music activities for you and your little one. Get ready to be charmed and entertained in the most fabulous story circle ever – because every story is better with a touch of glam!

Register for one or all of these spectacular storytimes with Drag King PJ. 

PJ The Drag King is a Chicago-based performing artist. Although this is only his first year performing in drag, he has taken the scene by storm. PJ recently won the Gaggy Award for Best Newcomer Drag King and was nominated for the Chicago Reader's Best Of 2024 list for Best Drag Performer. When he's not in drag, you can find PJ going by the name 'Teacher Jack', teaching at Chicago Children's Theater in the education department! They are so excited to be entertaining your families through the powerful expression of Drag.

 

 

 

Sunday Story Jams: Frosty Folktales | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Jan 26 - Mar 2, 2025

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Sundays, 9:00-9:45am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

The weather outside is frightful, but these frosty tales are delightful! Through engaging multi-sensory activities, you and your child will experience the wonder of winter as you dance, sing, and act out a variety of enchanting stories. Sunday Story Jams will help develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills, early literacy, and blossoming creative spirit.

 

 

 

Bubble Jams Session I | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Jan 27 - Mar 3, 2025

For ages 12-36 months with a caregiver
No class Feb 17

Mondays, 9:30-10:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$145 | 5 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Get dancing and grooving with your little one at Bubble Jams! This fun-filled class for tiny musicians-in-the-making and their grown-ups features singing, dancing, and a variety of instruments to try out. So come jam out to your favorite classic and new songs, show off your best dance moves, and play in a dazzling stream of bubbles!

 

 

 

Story Sprouts: Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Mar 6 - Apr 17, 2025

For ages 12-36 months with a caregiver
No class March 27

Thursday, 9:30-10:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Get those wiggles out as we learn all about the body in Story Sprouts! Through multi-sensory drama activities, you and your child will move and shake from head to toe, sing songs, and read stories. Join us for this fun-filled class that will develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills, early childhood literacy, and blossoming creative spirit.

 

 

 

Bubble Jams Session II | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Mar 10 - Apr 21, 2025

For ages 12-36 months with a caregiver
No class March 24

Mondays, 9:30-10:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$145 | 5 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Get dancing and grooving with your little one at Bubble Jams! This fun-filled class for tiny musicians-in-the-making and their grown-ups features singing, dancing, and a variety of instruments to try out. So come jam out to your favorite classic and new songs, show off your best dance moves, and play in a dazzling stream of bubbles!

 

 

 

Sunday Story Jams: Dino Dance Party | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Apr 6 - May 18, 2025

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver
No class April 20

Sundays, 9:00-9:45am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Is that the thump of a groovy beat or a T-Rex coming our way? Through multi-sensory activities both huge and tiny, this playful class will have you and your child singing songs, reading stories, moving your body, and engaging in creative play. Sunday Story Jams will help develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills, early literacy, and blossoming creative spirit.

 

 

 

Story Sprouts: Jungle Jamboree | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Apr 24 - May 29, 2025

For ages 12-36 months with a caregiver
Thursday, 9:30-10:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Grab your little one and join us in the jungle! Roar with lions, swing with monkeys, and chatter with parrots in this fun-filled class for our youngest learners. Through engaging multi-sensory drama activities, this interactive class will support the development of your child’s fine and gross motor skills, their communication skills, and their blossoming creative spirit.

 

 

 

Bubble Jams Session III | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Apr 28 - Jun 2, 2025

For ages 12-36 months with a caregiver
No class May 26

Mondays, 9:30-10:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$145 | 5 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Get dancing and grooving with your little one at Bubble Jams! This fun-filled class for tiny musicians-in-the-making and their grown-ups features singing, dancing, and a variety of instruments to try out. So come jam out to your favorite classic and new songs, show off your best dance moves, and play in a dazzling stream of bubbles!

 

 

 

COVID Policy

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to abide by CCT Education’s COVID policies. Please carefully review our latest policies on our Education Policies & FAQs page. 

Learn more about Financial Assistance opportunities, our Education Policies & FAQs.

If you have questions about CCT’s education programming please contact our Education & Community Programs Manager, Sivan Spector, at sivan@chicagochildrenstheatre.org, or by calling (312) 374-8828.