Can’t commit to a full season of classes or need more flexibility? Then choose a Flex Pack! Use the Flex Pack to attend any 5 of the 8 scheduled full series classes during the Spring 2025 season. It’s suggested you attend the first and last session and then any 3 classes in between, if possible. If that doesn't align, no worries—just come play when it works for your family!

ABOUT

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

The Spring 2025 series begins the first week of April and classes will meet the following days and times:

• Wednesday at 10:30am (Apr 4-May 21) SOLD OUT

• Friday at 10:30am (Apr 6-May 23)

Crestwood Park, 1673 E Siesta Dr, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093

*Meet dates are subject to change due to unsafe weather, air quality and/or family illness.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 5 in-person lessons (+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 book lists, kids’ podcast or music suggestions, 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 28th & May 30th.

ADDITIONAL INFO

The play and nature centered enrichment classes described above 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. These classes are geared for children ages ~18 months to 8 years old, with their parent or trusted caregiver. Classes meet once per week for approximately 75 minutes and in all-weather (as per safety guidelines).

*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 DISCOUNT

Enroll your first child at regular price, and automatically receive $25 off each additional sibling (reflected in the showing price)—no code needed! Please email rootedinplaylearning@gmail.com to enroll more than 4 children.