Parent Child Class -June 2023

Held in our outdoor classroom and play garden on Monday mornings, starting April 4th going through April 25th.

The Gift of Unstructured Play, Parent-Child Class 

Come enjoy a sweet and magical time of gathering with other parents and children in our outdoor classroom and play garden where bunnies roam and chickens await treats. In this series for parents and children (ages 18m to 3.5 years), parents and caregivers will gain an understanding of how to support the processes of early childhood.

Past participants share that they treasured their time in our Parent Child class as a time of shifting into presence and watching their child explore with wonder and joy. 

Led by Parent Child educator, Miss Andrea, we will learn about the importance of rest, boredom, child led pay and environment as teacher.

4 Sessions

Fridays, 10:00am-11:30am

Gain an understanding of ways to find enjoyment from long outdoor play periods

Lean into how culture and our own mindsets limit us in our capacity to allow unstructured time

Explore tools for stepping back and allowing children to find wonder and joy

Enjoy Solstice seasonal songs, finger plays, puppet shows

Share experiences and questions

Bring joy to your daily parenting tasks

Learn and grow together in community

This class requires a minimum number of four (4) participant families to run

In Parent Child class, parents and young children come together in an inviting space that echoes the rhythms and the warmth we provide here in our preschool but on a shorter schedule. Parents will participate with their children in learning songs and finger plays, preparing and sharing a snack, caring for our animals (chickens and bunnies), tending the garden, playing games and enjoying physical movement. They will lovingly be guided through discussions about early childhood while the children are encouraged to explore and engage in imaginative play. This is a gentle way to support you and your child during these early years. This is also an opportunity to learn more about our preschool program that is based on LifeWays education as well as give your child some experience in the program should you choose to send them here.

Host or Publisher Little Root