Salmonberry School on Orcas Island invites parents and their birth to 4/5 year old children to participate in two different kinds of parent/child gatherings.
The first is a drop-in group which meets on Wednesdays, from 9-11 a.m., every week that Salmonberry School is in session. Mothers, fathers, caregivers and even expectant parents can enjoy a cup of tea and informal conversation while their children play in a Waldorf inspired environment.
This is a great way to meet other parents in the community and share ideas, experience and resources. A growing library is available with books on parenting, child development and education. This group will meet in the back of the Salmonberry grades building at 867 North Beach Road with fee by donation.
A more structured Parent/Child class will take place in the Waldorf-inspired preschool/kindergarten classroom on Saturdays Jan. 31 to March 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. with optional outdoor play until noon. This course will be led by Waldorf educator, Jesica DeHart and long-term Orcas playgroup facilitator, Kathi Ciskowski.
Circle time, sharing a meal, creating a simple craft item and parent education will be part of this offering. This class will have an enrollment limit, pre-registration is required and the course fee is based on a sliding scale.
Contact Jesica DeHart at jesicadehart@yahoo.com or at 376-3367 for more information on both groups or to register for the Parent/Child class.
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