Parent/Child
The Chicago Waldorf School Parent-Child Program provides education and resources for parents and their young children from infancy to three-and-a-half years of age. In an inviting environment that echoes the rhythms and atmosphere of a Waldorf early childhood classroom, parents and children come together to explore the wonders of the first three years of life.
Parents engage in home-like activities or make simple crafts while their children help them or play nearby. Children play with simple, natural toys and materials and are guided through the morning by the gentle rhythm of circle time, creative play, snack and story time.
Circle and story time reflect the world of nature and seasonal festivals. Circle time provides a rich learning experience through music and rhyme, games and movements engage both large and fine motor coordination. Stories and puppet plays nourish the child's imagination and provide rich material for creative play.
The classes offer information and parents have an opportunity to discuss child development, parenting issues and Waldorf education with an experienced teacher.