Child Light Natural Play and Craft Studio
What a Parent Child Session at Child Light Studio Offers...
~ a peaceful homelike environment
~ access to age appropriate toys made of character-free, natural,
materials that encourage open ended creative play.
~ opportunities to sensitively observe your child and
reflect on what they are working on, attuning to your "whole child".
~ a joyful circle time that offers seasonal songs, finger plays and developmentally appropriate movement
and physical bonding with caregivers.
~ a community of warmth and support that enables you to develop your own intuition and "parent-self".
~open discussions on relevant topics that nurture the joy and respect we have for our young children.
~ articles and information from Waldorf, RIE, and related resources to support your own growth and learning.
Flow of Class
Meeting Weekly for 8 Week Sessions, 9:30AM-11:00AM
Arrival & Free Play
Group Checkin
Observation Period
Discussion
Seasonal Circle
Organic Snack (for classes serving children 18mo +)
Final Thoughts
🌀 Please note that this type of facilitated play group invites parents to sit in the periphery of the room, and the teacher to provide physical proximity to the children throughout the play space in order to support their social interactions and gross motor challenges. This allows caregivers to sensitively observe what their child is working on.
We have conversations about...
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Sensitively Observing Our Children
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Caregiving Rhythms
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Freedom & Self Initiated Play
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Natural Movement & Brain Development
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Sleep, Crying & Toileting
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Curating Your Child’s Environment
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Authentic Boundaries & Gentle Disciple
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Play Schemas & How Children Learn
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Communicating With Children
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Self Care & Self Awareness for the Adult
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Parenting Styles & Baby’s Temperaments
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Caring for the “Whole” Child
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Mindful Parenting Practices
Natural Play Baby
Serving children 6 months-18 months
Babies in this class are typically rolling over and sitting up. Some are crawling and beginning to stand and cruise.
This special time in your baby's development is when they really start to become interactive and yearn for that connection with others. We see the early development of humor, language, hand eye coordination, pretend play and imitation. It is a time when caregiver attatchment is strong and there is also a pull for a child to explore their world outside of their caregiver's arms. This is a great opportunity to feed that impulse in a safe and caring environment.
Tuesday mornings this Fall 2023 in Orinda
Natural Play Toddler
Serving children 19 months-2.5 years
Toddlers in this class are typically standing, walking, and some are tip-toeing.
Children who participate in this class are experimenting with what their bodies and objects can do and enjoy being in the presence of others. We see practice with sharing, expression of preferences and shared goals. This is an opportunity to develop social skills and flex the desire to grow their physical capacities.
This toddler class includes an offering of a small organic snack that children are invited to participate in but not required. It is an opportunity for them to experience meeting the expectations of sitting in community with others and receiving care from another adult.
Wednesday mornings this Fall 2023 in Orinda
Upcoming Sessions
Fall 2023 :: Orinda Community Center
This fall I will be offering two 8 week sessions
Natural Play Baby Tuesdays ~9:30-11am
Session 1 :: September 5th-October 24th
Session 2 :: October 31st- December 19th
Natural Play Toddler ~9:30-11am
Session 1 :: September 6th-October 25th
Session 2 :: November 1st-December 20th
$240 Per Session to be paid to City of Orinda via their Parks and Recreation Department
Please Contact me for additional information
My Promise
I promise to meet your family where you are and hold you with respect, understanding and compassion.
I promise to create a safe, warm, nourishing environment that breeds a healthy mind, body and spirit.
I promise to provide safe equipment that fosters creativity, sensory exploration and confidence.
I promise to remain motivated by wonder, friendship and reverence as your family invites me into your unique human experience.