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Tinkergarten helps families get outside to make the most of their kids’ early learning years. Join us and find amazing teachers who lead classes or try our new on-demand format, Tinkergarten Anywhere. In either format, enjoy weekly curriculum, and practical guidance to build outdoor play-based learning into your child’s weekly routine.
Parenting is a wild business, full of funny moments we can all relate to. We'll keep teeing up short videos made to make you smile, laugh and maybe learn a little, too. Check out our latest short videos just for grown ups:
We get it. Messy mud play is not always a grown up's dream. No matter how you and your kids feel about mud, you can still get all the goodness. It's just a matter of finding out your way to do mud play.
Want more? Click here for ways to learn more about your child's mud mindset.
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It can be hard to figure out how to balance letting kids fall in love with nature and teaching them to protect it, but what could be more important for the future of our kids and our green spaces. We're hoping this helps—and makes you smile!
Have you ever noticed your child repeating a very particular -- and maybe even peculiar! -- behavior when they play? Though it might seem random to adults, this is actually common for kids ages 1 ½ to as old as 8. All over the world, kids naturally focus on these same, simple actions when they play. And, knowing about them can make it even easier (and sweeter) to support your child's playful learning. Learn more.
For most of us, moving the clocks ahead kicks off a stretch of notable “extra” daylight—a joyful leap forward towards the good weather and more active time each day.
On the flip side, any change to our schedules impact young kids (and even many of us) and can feel pretty disruptive…and who has space for that?
Here’s how to help your kids—and yourself—embrace the time change and move toward a new season with spirits lifted and schedules largely intact.
This Sunday, March 12th is the day most of us #SpringForward by turning the clocks an hour ahead. Here's how to celebrate the 60 extra minutes of daylight we experience—a great chance to slow down for a moment, celebrate nature and help kids learn to embrace change!
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