Joyful Beginnings
Our Joyful Beginnings program is for mothers or fathers and their babies or toddlers up to 2 years old. Expectant parents are also welcome to participate.
Classes are organized as follows:
Tuesday mornings
Two groups: One for babies up to 12 months and another for toddlers between 1 and 2 years old
Saturday mornings
One group for babies and toddlers up to 18 months
Two groups: One for babies up to 12 months and another for toddlers between 1 and 2 years old
Saturday mornings
One group for babies and toddlers up to 18 months
An experienced Waldorf Early Childhood teacher (typically also a mother) leads the group in a series of 90 minute classes. Each session includes 8 classes, held once a week.
Discussion topics include:
- children’s early movement patterns
- signs of developmental stages
- parenting approaches
- helpful hints to support family life
Joyful Beginnings offers:
- a safe and warm social setting
- a chance to socialize with other parents of young children
- developmentally appropriate experiences for your child
- simple songs and verses you can share with your child
- an opportunity to enhance your observation skills of your child’s development
- an informal introduction to TWS Education from a deeper perspectiveTM
Schedule:
- Classes run from 9.30 to 11 am on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- 8 week sessions start in October, January and April
Registration:
- Fee is $120 each session
- Download the registration form here
- For further information contact our Admissions Coordinator, Aileen Stewart.