This was so inspirational (as usual!)… your description of unstructured play and its benefits really clicks for us! We’ve seen how our daughter’s play habits have evolved. The last part of your reading was especially relatable. We’ve noticed how we’ve tried to sit back and watch her when she’s really involved in something. Whereas before, we always felt we had to guide her or be right in the middle of it. Thank you Anne! — Holly, Forest Parent & Child Class parent
referencing an article written by the class instructor
Join our Forest Parent & Child class on Thursday mornings!
Experience the seasons like never before
as we explore in the forest each day.
Participate in our invigorating circle – where songs, movement, and storytelling are interwoven to present a living literary experience enjoyed by both parents and children. Crafts are offered that appeal to adults and children in their simplicity and beauty. Forest class participants receive parent enrichment articles by the instructor each week on various topics on child development: benefits of time outside in nature, sharing, social conflict, creating rhythm in the home, schedule overwhelm, upholding seasonal traditions, and more. A warm snack will be provided each week. Circle and snack-time will be offered indoors on extremely cold mornings.
This class is for children 18 months – age 4 at time of enrollment. Each session (Fall, Winter, Spring) is 9 weeks with a cost of $195. Classes meet on Thursday or Friday mornings from 9am to 11am.
Spring Session Dates
Thursday Class: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7 class full!
New! Friday Class: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April: 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8
For more information about the Parent-Child program, please contact the Parent-Child Program Coordinator at acoyner@cwaldorf.org.