New Borns to 8 months
11:30 Greetings all around and settling in
11:45 Enjoy a warm cup of tea as we go around and share in the joys and trials of parenting babies. Also partake in group discussions on topics that arise.
12:30 Child development insights based on the work of Emmi Pikler.
12:40 Time for silent observation of your children.
12:45 Songs, Rhymes and Fingerplays
1:00 Goodbyes
8-15 months
12:00 Greeting all around and settling in. Singing and gesture games with your baby
12:15 Time for sharing the joys and challenges of parenting. Group discussion
1:00 Singing and gesture games
1:10 Silent observation of your child. Insights of child development
1:25 Goodbye songs
15 Months and Older
9:30 Greetings, gather, knead dough, children play, parents engage in handwork with other parents and quietly observe their children, the teacher facilitates social interactions and motor development when appropriate, an opportunity for simple chores, clean up
10:15 wash hands, grace, snack
10:35 Circle
10:45 Puppet Play
11:50 Outdoor Play
11:30 Goodbye circle