BACKYARD CLASSES

A unique opportunity for your little one: a drop off class in an outdoor classroom led by a mama passionate about gentle/respectful parenting & introducing children to nature. For those who are homeschooled or haven't yet begun daycare/school, this is the perfect way to ease a child into independently participating in a group. We have a daily theme that our books and activities are based on, lots of opportunity for free play & exploring, and most importantly- we follow the lead of the child. Will have a helper on deck whenever there are more than 6 children total on a day. See our daily schedule below. 

 

2023-2024 SESSIONS 

 

All classes are outdoors (weather permitting) and begin and/or end with free play!

 

Nature Class - exploring our world with a new theme each class through outdoor adventures, teatime & books, activities, and games sign up here​

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Yoga & Play - encouraging children to begin practicing stretching their bodies, meditation & mindfulness through yoga, games & books, followed by a walk & free play! Coming soon!

 

Toddlers - a gentle introduction to dropping off for our smallest friends! 

Class includes child-led free play, circle time with music & books, group snack (nut free) & a sensory or learning activity

• Tuesday & Thursday  9-11:30am $40/class 2 openings December 2023 sign up here

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BY-THE-CLASS 2023-2024

See private Facebook group for pop up class flyers

No school/vaca/holidays sign up here

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SUMMER 2024 - 7 weeks 

• Summer Days 4yrs+: T/Th 9-1pm $125/week OR 9-4:30pm $200/week Summer days include:​ play, nature, learning, acting, growing food, meditation, exercise, science, math, writing, animal care, reading, and more!  June 25/27, July 2, July 16/18, July 23/25, Aug 6/8, Aug 20/22, Aug 27/29

• Summer Toddlers 18mo-3yrs: Tuesday & Thursday 9-1130am $45/day Summer Toddlers includes: Free play, circle time, stories, nature, learning, Montessori inspired toys, exploring & getting messy! *Potty trained not required* June 25/27, July 2, July 16/18, July 23/25, Aug 6/8, Aug 20/22, Aug 27/29
• Tea & Yoga 4yrs+: Monday 3:00-4:30 includes: 30 minute yoga class, tea & poetry, yoga related craft or activity, 30 minutes free play $25/class 

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OTHER

• Children must be potty trained (unless in toddler class)
• Children arrive with sunscreen applied, in a hat, with shoes that can get wet
• Please send your child with a reusable shopping bag filled with: water bottle, snack, lunch for full day, change of clothes, towel & sunscreen
• Please dress for the weather! We will be outside unless there are extreme conditions.
• NO NUTS please 
• Children are taught, never punished here. There are no timeouts, bribing, manipulating, etc. Instead, there is guidance, example, boundaries, and -if necessary- logical consequences. We focus on self-regulation. We use yoga, deep breathing, kicking pillows, etc.