The Parent & Child program is offered for young children from newborn through preschool age, attending with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver. The class is held in a warm and inviting classroom, hosting up to seven families per class. Participants register for the year or per term (Fall, Winter, and Spring)  and attend one morning per week .  Children engage in the program with the security and comfort of a trusted adult nearby, while adults are often able to engage in discussions of child development, parenting, and the Waldorf approach to young children.  An experienced Waldorf Teacher leads the class, meeting the needs of both children and parents.

Weekly Activities

• Exploration and free play with simple, handmade toys made of natural materials.
• Circle time, including music, singing, movement and some instrument playing.
• Celebrations of festivals from around the world.
• Artistic or crafting activity which adults engage in while children join in at their level of ability, or play freely.
• Snacktime, featuring foods made in part during the class.
• Storytelling, with table puppets or marionettes and simple, seasonal props.
• Outdoor exploration and play in our distinctive gardens and play yard, weather-permitting and optional.

Program Timing and Duration

• Offered Mondays through Fridays   9am–noon
• Each class meets once per week, on the registered day.
• Available for Fall, Winter, and Spring terms
• Dates for the current year are published on the registration form.  See below.

More Information

• Parent & Child Program Description 2010-with Sample Schedules
• Teacher Biography
• Parent & Child Registration Form 2011-12 – includes current class schedule and fees.
• Check our calendar for scheduled Sample Classes, Open Houses and other events.
• Request an information package, arrange a visit, or sign up to attend a Sample Class : Contact Connie Watson, Enrollment Coordinator.

Recommended Reading

‘You Are Your Child’s First Teacher‘, by Rahima Baldwin

”Family Guide to Waldorf Education‘, edited by Pamela Johnson Fenner and Karen L. Rivers.

*Copies of these titles are available in our small lending library, or can be purchased through our school store, Celebrating Sophia.