Enrichments
Our school offers an above and beyond experience for all children. The following Enrichment Electives are being currently offered for children who attend Transfiguration School. Priority is given to those in the after school program and for those not in the program, we offer a bridge program.
KinderGym
KinderGym is a movement class designed for children ages 3-5 including floor gymnastics, tumbling, acrobatics, and gross motor development. Each session incorporates music appreciation and academic readiness, helping to foster self-esteem and independence in each child. Instructors use a variety of equipment such as mats, low beams, and obstacle courses to create a fun and safe environment. Kindergym aims to support the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children, while helping them build a sense of self-awareness and connection with others.
Kindergym® is designed to provide boys and girls, ages 3-5, with fun activities including floor gymnastics, tumbling, acrobaics, gross motor development, and movement education. Music appreciation and academic readiness skills are incorporated into each activity as our Kindergym® instructors work to build each child’s self-esteem and independence. Mats, low safe beams, and obstacle courses are utilized throughout the curriculum. The proper timing and use of this program should enhance the physical, social, emotional, and cotive development of the children while building their sense of self and others.
KinderYoga
KinderYoga (ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) is a specially designed yoga program that uses a fun, playful approach to support young children's development. Through yoga, children gain lifelong skills that enhance self-regulation, which positively influences their well-being and social interactions. Children explore the basics of yoga through storytelling, creative imagery, music, songs, speech, communication, props, and movements. The program helps build self- confidence, self-esteem, and self-expression, while improving muscular strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and mental focus.
Art Program
Ms. Carol Rodriguez will build off of her successful art and design program taught during the school day to enhance the artistic skills of the students. A strong focus on different techniques, tools and artistry to bring the student’s vision from mind to medium. This semester will be a focus on more detailed techniques to build on strength with fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Piano and Violin Private Lessons
Ms. Karen Ham has a BA in Music from Hunter College and an MA in Music and Music Education from New York University. She is a continuing student at The Bloomingdale School of Music inPiano and Music History and will be offering one on one piano and violin lessons to students in 2nd-5th grades. (Violin: 3rd - 5th Grades only)
Mrs. Glendy Ma is a trained piano instructor with over 18 years experience teaching private lessons and small school groups. Piano class details: One 30 minute class; 2 students per class for Pre-K through 1st Grade.
Chinese Movement / Kung Fu 
The New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC), a nonprofit cultural and educational institution, is dedicated to deepening the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture in the global and local communities. NYCCC fulfills its mission by offering professional classes, workshops, and performances while nurturing creative and innovative new works that reflect the rich cultural heritages and diverse communities of today.