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Children's Play & Art Programs
In-Studio Sessions 4 - 8 Years
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for Children, Families & Educators
Discover Our Online Community for Children, Families & Educators
Your Child Was Born to Play!
The benefits of play are endless. The latest research in early childhood development, and studies in neuroscience continue to prove that play is fundamental to the growth and development of your child’s brain. Children are born to play; in fact, we all are born to play!
Leading experts speak of the importance of nourishing childhood through play with language and literacy foundations that form the basis for all learning. From emotional wellness to social connectedness to physical well-being, intellectual and cognitive development, moral and spiritual growth, and an alignment with nature, the importance of play in early childhood ~ and in life ~ is essential.
At The Playful Child, your child is a part of a play-inspired environment, literacy-rich and full of endless possibilities that nurture your child’s holistic growth and development.
About The Playful Child
Our Vision
At The Playful Child, we are inspired to reimagine childhood in ways that align with the innate curiosity, inspirational wonder, and unique self-identity of all children. We nurture a culture that inspires children to follow their love for play while listening to their inner voice as a guide that leads them to uncover connections to meaningful and purposeful relationships and encounters with others and the world around them.
Our vision is to reimagine childhood as we forge a pathway with your child toward connected relationships, holistic well-being, and a love for learning through play, mindfulness, art, nature, and other foundations that unfold naturally among children and their parents and educators.
Our Commitment
We are committed to holistically nourishing the whole being of your child’s inner self in ways that align precisely with their unique journey through childhood.
We are devoted to a gentle and responsive, child-centred approach to learning rooted in playful explorations and open-ended inquiry that supports the unique journey of your child.
Situated in a calm environment that nurtures a sense of belonging, enables a culture of community, fosters a positive self-identity, and connects children to mindful, meaningful, and purposeful living, we wholeheartedly support you and your child along their journey through childhood.
A Fresh & Inspiring Community
As you and your child connect in our community, you’ll enjoy experiences that foster meaningful connections to your everyday lives while inspiring transformations that enhance your everyday lives.
Experience a fresh culture where childhood is reimagined through play, mindfulness, art, nature, and so much more. Refresh the everyday moments you share with your child by aligning with our community.
As certified teachers specializing in play, art, mindfulness, nature, and children’s well-being, we understand the challenges you face as you seek what is best for your child. For that reason, we’ve created a unique online community, where we offer support, resources, livestreams, and The Playful Child Approach designed to enhance the everyday moments you spend with your children as parents or educators.
Explore a gentle and responsive approach to growth and learning rooted in playful explorations; experiences that that nourish the whole being of children, parents, and educators. We meet you and your child where you’re at, connect you with something bigger than yourselves, empower, inspire, and transform your everyday lives, and share a culture where connected relationships matter. Welcome to our fresh new community, The Playful Child.
About Us
Our Approach
The Playful Child is grounded in early childhood research, including the neuroscience of brain development, play theory, and practices from the Reggio Emilia Approach, among other theories that support the holistic growth and development of children. Our philosophy embraces The Playful Child Approach and a Reggio Emilia-informed perspective, where the image of the child is valued as curious, capable, and full of endless possibilities.
We are committed to fostering a culture of creative co-construction and collaboration in a community that invites our youngest citizens to inspire those around them. As they share their insightful perspectives, infinite questions, and profound wisdom within our community and the world, we open the door to the hope of our future: the children.
How to Work With Us
Discover All the Ways
Website. Community. In-Person.
Access Resources On
Our Website
Empowering Resources! Discover how to raise & educate your children through a playful childhood with less screen time, more play, meaningful connections, and essential learning.
Join Our Supportive
Online Community
Calling All Parents, Educators & Homeschoolers! We’ll help you guide children through a playful childhood with less screen time, more play, and meaningful connection.
Participate in Our
In-Person Workshops
Calling All Children! Our beautiful in-person studio supports children’s social and emotional well-being, where confidence, creativity, self-identity, and friendships bloom.
Play Groups & Gatherings
Discover inspiring opportunities for your child to engage in open-ended explorations through
play, mindfulness, art, nature, and other language and literacy-rich foundations of
early childhood, growth, and learning within a supportive and nurturing community.
Explorations in the
Creative Play Studio
Play builds brains! This curiosity-provoking and uniquely curated collection of materials will have your child deeply engaged in the richness and brilliance of brain-sparking play.
Explorations in the
Creative Art Studio
Calling All Artists! We invite your child to embrace the creative freedom of open-ended art explorations where they can explore the diverse languages of a variety of art mediums.
A Playful Approach to the Science of Reading
Pressure-Free Reading! Our engaging approach to reading is proven to strengthen and enhance the foundational building blocks of your child's language, literacy, and learning.
Parent & Toddler
Play Studio
Curiosity-Provoking Play! A play-infused space for toddlers to explore a unique collection of materials that inspire wonder, curiosity, growth, friendships, and learning through play.
A Playful Approach to Math Foundations
Confident, Competent & Playful! A numeracy-rich environment for essential mathematical foundations. We inspire an open-to-thinking stance that grows a love for all things math.
Early Childhood Inquiry: A Project-Based Series
Calling Curious Minds! We start with wonder around a question, a problem or an idea, and sparks fly. A magical place of discovery and investigation about the world all around.
Our Online Community for Parents & Educators
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In-Studio Workshops for
Parents & Educators
Stay tuned for more details.
Online Workshops for
Parents & Educators
Stay tuned for more details.
Play Groups & Gatherings
Discover inspiring opportunities for your child to engage in open-ended explorations through
play, mindfulness, art, nature, and other language and literacy-rich foundations of
early childhood, growth, and learning within a supportive and nurturing community.
Explorations in the
Creative Play Studio
Play builds brains! This curiosity-provoking and uniquely curated collection of materials will have your child deeply engaged in the richness and brilliance of brain-sparking play.
Explorations in the
Creative Art Studio
Calling All Artists! We invite your child to embrace the creative freedom of open-ended art explorations where they can explore the diverse languages of a variety of art mediums.
A Playful Approach to the Science of Reading
Pressure-Free Reading! Our engaging approach to reading is proven to strengthen and enhance the foundational building blocks of your child's language, literacy, and learning.
Children need the freedom and time
to play. Play is not a luxury.
Play is a necessity.
Kay Redfield Jamison
Who We Serve
At The Playful Child, we are dedicated to creating a community where children, parents, and educators are invited to reimagine childhood in the first eight years.
Walking as partners along a shared journey, we explore play, mindfulness, art, nature,
and other foundations of early childhood growth and development.
Children
Childhood Reimagined! We create engaging environments to enhance the playful learning, growth, and development of your child through play, art, mindfulness, nature, and so much more.
Parents
A Fresh Partnership! Inside our unique and inviting, judgement-free community, we foster relationships and share experiences & practical resources that support and transform your parenting journey.
Educators
Pedagogical Partnerships! Connected through community, we share fresh perspectives, actionable ideas and practices, and reflections to support and transform your educator journey.
There is a strong connection between the practice of play and the emotional and cognitive development of the brain.
Dr. Stuart Brown
The Seven Pillars
of Well-Nurtured Children
Our philosophy embraces a gentle and responsive approach to raising children;
one that fosters the well-being of all children.
Grounded in seven essential pillars, we focus on the holistic wellness of children;
while recognizing how naturally The Seven Pillars support the well-being of all humans. We invite you to explore this empowering approach.
The Emotional Pillar ~ a critical element of every human being, the emotional development of a child is at the heart of all we do alongside children.
The Social Pillar lays the foundation for all interactions your child shares with others. Socially, our gatherings nurture your child to feel connected, confident, and comfortable with themselves and others.
This FREE guide lets you peek into my secrets that’ll remind you of your why, reconnect you of your purpose.
The Physical Pillar empowers children to learn to identify and self-regulate their physical needs, helping them to develop a deeper awareness of their unique identities and how they interact with the world.
The Intellectual Pillar aligns children with their innate love for learning. With rich, open-ended opportunities for learning through play, our experiences invite the brilliance of your child to shine.
This FREE guide lets you peek into my secrets that’ll remind you of your why, reconnect you of your purpose.
The Moral Pillar helps nourish your child’s sense of understanding right from wrong, kind, and empathetic. We nourish the roots of moral thinking and its impact on humanity.
The Spiritual Pillar calmly connects children to a meaningful and purposeful life. Your child will explore mindful and intentional ways of being that support their well-being in everyday moments.
This FREE guide lets you peek into my secrets that’ll remind you of your why, reconnect you of your purpose.
The Nature Pillar grounds children to connect with the natural world and all things bigger than themselves. Connecting your child to the world around them, we welcome your child to the wonders all around.
A Few of Our Inspirations
Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.
Fred Rogers
The Five Essential Elements
All Children Need
Relationships
Belonging
Belonging
Communication
Community
Community
Creativity
Creative play is like a spring that bubbles up from deep within a child.
Joan Almon
The Magic of Childhood:
Play, Art, Mindfulness & Nature
Childhood is a time of wonder and discovery, where play, art, mindfulness, and nature weave together to nurture the whole child. These foundations create opportunities for children to explore who they are as human beings, build meaningful connections with themselves and others, and engage with the world around them in authentic and purposeful ways.
Children flourish through such playful experiences—growing in independence, creativity, resilience, and emotional intelligence while discovering and unravelling their unique place in the world, starting with the context of their environment and through the relationships they share with themselves and others.
Play
Play is the essence of childhood, where authentic joy meets innate curiosity. It is in the moments of imaginative play and open-ended exploration that children discover their capabilities, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a love for learning for today and all of their tomorrows.
Art
Art opens a world of endless possibilities where children find their voice and embrace their individuality. Through creative expression, they explore thoughts, emotions, and connections with others and the world. Each creation becomes a bridge to self-discovery and meaningful connection.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness invites children the space to pause, reflect, and connect with the present moment. Through simple, intentional practices, children build emotional balance, self-awareness, and the capacity to approach life with a sense of calm and confidence.
Nature
Nature unfolds as a living classroom, grounding children in the world’s wonders. From feeling the earth beneath their feet to exploring the beauty of a willow branch, nature inspires awe, nurtures resilience, and deepens their understanding of how they fit into the larger world.