Parent & Child Class
This program is sponsored in part by a generous donation to create affordable family offerings in the Beaches Community supporting gentle parenting.
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Spring River Seedlings
Led by a nurturing outdoor educator
Spring River's Parent & Child Class is a Waldorf-inspired journey into the heart of what it means to parent a young child in today's world.
Our program is led by a warm and welcoming teacher of Spring River who is deeply committed to helping create a multi-cultural "learning community" of conscious and peaceful parenting.
The parenting journey of the young child can be a joyful wonder - but it can sometimes feel isolating, lonely, or challenging. We have found that contact with others by talking, sharing, and meeting in a warm and calm setting can help us deeply connect with others on the same journey.
Join us for an all-outdoor experience engaging and nurturing our children and ourselves in an all-outdoor playgroup setting. Our time together will focus on how we can nourish ourselves and our relationship with nature, our children, and each other.
Our parent-child group follows a Waldorf early childhood rhythm, including a provided snack. The rhythm is as follows:
9:30 Free play- with an option for natural crafts for adults and children alike. Gentle introduction of the day's topic for adults.
10:00 Circle with interactive seasonal songs
10:15 Wash hands, table setting, and snack
11:00 Play Time
11:15 Seasonal Story
11:30 Goodbye
At each meet-up, the group will discuss various aspects of parenting, starting with the topic of the importance of lifelong interaction with nature.
This program is specially designed for parents/caregivers and their children under four years of age. This is an age-flexible program, subject to the leader's approval. Because of space limitations and supplies, we ask for a ratio of one child per caregiver. Registration is limited to five caregivers and their children.
The Price is $150 for each 6-week session, meeting on either Mondays or Fridays. Siblings may attend for an additional $25 each per session. All offerings are subject to minimum enrollment and teacher availability.
