Classes
Baby + Me
Toddler + Me
Once a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
9am-10:15am or 11am-12:15pm
At Sparkle and Sprout Co. in Village at Rancharrah
Class Description
The early years of life can feel like they go by in a blur. Our class is centered on respecting toddlers and the ways they learn. The toddler-focused curriculum emphasizes play and exploration that supports developmentally appropriate learning.
At the same time parents and caregivers focus on observation and practicing parenting skills that foster strong connections and attachments.
Participants will deepen their understanding of the 7 RIE® Principles and how to apply them during the class and in everyday life with their toddlers:
1. Basic trust in the child to be an initiator, explorer, and self-learner
2. An environment that is physically safe, cognitively challenging, and emotionally nurturing
3. Time for uninterrupted play
4. Freedom to explore and interact with other infants and toddlers
5. Involvement of the child in all caregiving activities to allow them to become active participants rather than passive recipients
6. Sensitive observation of the child to understand their needs
7. Consistency with clearly defined limits and expectations to develop discipline
👏🏼Magda Gerber famously advised, “Slow Down. Do Less. Observe More.”
In our calm classroom environment, equipped with age-appropriate toys and play structures, we slow down to meet your toddler’s play needs and desires. The space has ample open-ended objects that encourage free exploration, challenge learning, and promote engagement with other toddlers. We respect that each child’s development occurs at their own pace, valuing their autonomy and prioritizing their authenticity. Communication is approached by seeing things from the toddler’s perspective, fostering a strong parent-child connection. Parents and caregivers also benefit from the community of others who share similar parenting goals, with opportunities to discuss parenting topics while the toddlers play.
We do less by allowing toddlers to lead their developmental play according to their needs at the moment. We selectively intervene during challenges and actively involve the child in caregiving activities as they arise. We resist the impulse to entertain or direct play from an adult perspective, allowing skills to develop naturally when the toddler is ready.
We observe more by practicing sensitive observation. This allows us to notice what interests the toddlers, what they choose to play with, what they want to explore, and what they begin to talk about. They are capable of engaging in play activities without our instruction, and when we observe the natural learning that unfolds, we feel less need to teach.
Once a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
9am-10:15am or 11am-12:15pm
At Sparkle and Sprout Co. in Village at Rancharrah
Class Description
The early years of life can feel like they go by in a blur. Our class is centered on respecting toddlers and the ways they learn. The toddler-focused curriculum emphasizes play and exploration that supports developmentally appropriate learning.
At the same time parents and caregivers focus on observation and practicing parenting skills that foster strong connections and attachments.
Participants will deepen their understanding of the 7 RIE® Principles and how to apply them during the class and in everyday life with their toddlers:
1. Basic trust in the child to be an initiator, explorer, and self-learner
2. An environment that is physically safe, cognitively challenging, and emotionally nurturing
3. Time for uninterrupted play
4. Freedom to explore and interact with other infants and toddlers
5. Involvement of the child in all caregiving activities to allow them to become active participants rather than passive recipients
6. Sensitive observation of the child to understand their needs
7. Consistency with clearly defined limits and expectations to develop discipline
👏🏼Magda Gerber famously advised, “Slow Down. Do Less. Observe More.”
In our calm classroom environment, equipped with age-appropriate toys and play structures, we slow down to meet your toddler’s play needs and desires. The space has ample open-ended objects that encourage free exploration, challenge learning, and promote engagement with other toddlers. We respect that each child’s development occurs at their own pace, valuing their autonomy and prioritizing their authenticity. Communication is approached by seeing things from the toddler’s perspective, fostering a strong parent-child connection. Parents and caregivers also benefit from the community of others who share similar parenting goals, with opportunities to discuss parenting topics while the toddlers play.
We do less by allowing toddlers to lead their developmental play according to their needs at the moment. We selectively intervene during challenges and actively involve the child in caregiving activities as they arise. We resist the impulse to entertain or direct play from an adult perspective, allowing skills to develop naturally when the toddler is ready.
We observe more by practicing sensitive observation. This allows us to notice what interests the toddlers, what they choose to play with, what they want to explore, and what they begin to talk about. They are capable of engaging in play activities without our instruction, and when we observe the natural learning that unfolds, we feel less need to teach.
Toddler + Me
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