Roots and Shoots: Child and Parent/Caregiver Classes at Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm

Our Child and Parent/Caregiver classes offer support and guidance for families as they begin to establish routines that encourage the healthy development of the growing child. These classes provide a place, week after week, for children to enrich their world beyond their family circle, while their parent/caregiver stays near by. Each class offers an open time for the child to explore free play.

Infants through Toddlers

Classes are for children from birth to 2.5 years old, attending once a week with an adult caregiver. Our circles provide a peaceful and connecting experience for both the parent/caregiver and the child. There are weekly discussions of parenting topics designed to support and inspire your life at home and to deepen your understanding of child development.

Parents/Caregivers find a community of sharing and mutual support. In the toddler class, each week parents/caregivers are invited to work on a simple handwork project, while the children engage in creative play without set goals, practice social engagement, and learn from daily life experiences in our nurturing environment. Included in the class are a shared snack, lap games, songs and puppet plays.

We offer classes that have indoor and outdoor activities. Our outdoor space is an intentionally designed garden offering a safe play space in all weather conditions for toddlers 15 months–2.5 years. Our indoor classes are for infants and moving babies 0-15 months.