This Spring, we focus on empathy—the special human superpower that we use to understand our emotions and see the world through other people's eyes. In this heartfelt series, kids will learn to recognize emotions, take another's perspective and care for each other and the planet. All lessons follow a steady progression and are organized into three different units:

• ”Our Feelings” unit (lessons 1-3)—we learn how to identify, express, and use body language to understand our own emotions (emotional empathy).

• “Our Friends” unit (lessons 4-6)—we take on others’ perspectives and use teamwork to understand how other people feel (cognitive empathy)

• “Our Community” unit (lessons 7-8)—we consider the needs of other creatures and our planet, while creating inclusive spaces and taking action to care for ourselves and others (compassionate empathy).

TIME & LOCATION

• When: Friday at 10:30AM (Apr 4-May 23)

• Where: Crestwood Regional Park, Cottonwood Heights

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 8 In-Person Classes (+1 bonus or make-up class)*

• Open-Ended Play Invitations

• Engaging Nature-Based Activities

• Music & Movement

• Animal/Creature Education

• Tea & Storytime

• Skill Certificate

Enrollment also includes a emailed weekly book list, kids podcast episode or music playlist, parent/caregiver resources, and easy activity ideas to try at home. Enrollees receive a discount code for friends to use on a trial class and early access to any upcoming classes and events.

Visit the Spring ‘25 Info page to learn more!

*Bonus/make-up lesson is scheduled for May 30th.

PROGRAM INFO

These play and nature centered enrichment classes follow the thoughtfully designed Tinkergarten© curriculum. Each season, the lessons focus on supporting children in developing one of 8 core skills they need to become curious, capable learners, who can contribute to their world. The program is designed for children ages ~18 months to 8 years old, with a parent or trusted caregiver. Classes meet once per week for approximately 75 minutes and welcomes all seasons and weather (per safety guidelines), encouraging resilience and wonder in young explorers. Families leave each session with inspiration and ideas to continue the playful learning at home, too.

*Have a child under the age of 18M? Consider joining our Nature Babies program—an outdoor and sensory-focused play class, especially designed for children ages 6M-18M and their parent or caregiver.

SIBLING DISCOUNTS

If are enrolling more than one child, your first child will enroll at regular price and then you’ll receive a discount for each additional child. This discount is built-in to the price shown, so no code is needed! Please email rootedinplaylearning@gmail.com to enroll more than 4 children.

• 1 Sibling = 30% discount

• 2 Siblings = 35% discount

• 3 Siblings = 40% discount

PRIVATE CLASSES

If you’re interested in private classes for your co-op, school, pre-school, micro-school or organization, please email rootedinplaylearning@gmail.com to inquire and/or schedule.