Morning Garden (Infant & Toddler Program)
A place for you to grow with your child (0 to 30 months)
WSA's Morning Garden program offers an opportunity for families to be part of a small community with children of similar ages. Guided by an experienced Waldorf Early Childhood educator, Jolie Luba, families share this time together while observing the children’s development. A parent, family member, or caregiver will accompany the child to the session.
For more information, contact Morning Garden Teacher, Jolie Luba at jluba@waldorfatlanta.org
or Stacey Alston, Enrollment Director at (404) 377-1315 Ext.1 or salston@waldorfatlanta.org
APPLY NOW for FALL 2024 SESSION!
Returning Families will be contacted by the school and do not need to apply again.
Two-Step Application:
First, complete the online form.
Second, you will be redirected to the PayPal website to submit the $25 application fee. This payment can be made either using your PayPal account or a credit/debit card. When your transaction is complete at the PayPal site, click on the "Return to Donations Coordinator" link, which will send you back to this site.
SESSIONS
Fall 2024 Session - See dates below
Winter 2025 Session - TBD
Spring 2025 Session - TBD
MORNING GARDEN ADULT-INFANT - in a classroom on the Waldorf School campus
We invite you to bring your infant to an hour-long meeting for a peaceful atmosphere of observation. Come see the magic unfold before your eyes as the babies achieve their different milestones! Focus will be on cultivating well-being for all, providing a nurturing space where you and your baby can feel confident. Small groups of 4 or 5 families will help create a safe environment of trust.
More details will be provided either by email or at an orientation meeting.
GROUPS:
Infants One (2 months up to 8 months) Fridays from 9-10am - For babies rolling and sitting (before crawling)
Infants Two (8 months up to 14 months) Tuesdays from 11:30 -12:30 - For babies who are mobile but not yet walking
Infants Three (around 12-15 months) Tuesdays from 10-11am - For babies who are about to walk or have just learned to walk
2024 Fall Session
Dates: Tuesdays: September 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19
Fridays: September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22
Price: $150 for a 10-week session
MORNING GARDEN ADULT-TODDLER - an outdoor experience in Decatur
If your child is a toddler, come join us in a rhythmic morning of songs, movement, play, handwork, snack, and conversation. As your child learns to walk and free their hands, their speech begins to emerge and with that a richer social life. Time for us, caregivers, to expand our observation including not only how the children move in space, but also how they greet, talk, interact, imitate, and participate in group settings like snack and circle time. The group builds a sense of "we."
Morning Garden classes for toddlers are being held outdoors at a public park in Decatur. While learning to socialize, young children will also have an opportunity to experience and enjoy the seasons of the year. Adults will work on simple crafts, while conversing on topics brought by the teacher, including developmental phases of childhood and how parenting offers a chance for self-reflection.
A cooked grain will be offered by the teacher as a snack and each family is welcome to bring some fruit or vegetable to add. The meal will be served while the families are seated on their picnic blankets and the park has a pavilion in case of rain. More details will be provided either by email or at an orientation meeting.
GROUPS:
WSA will work with families to determine the best day for each child. To help with this process, please indicate on the application all of the weekdays (Mondays through Thursdays) you are available to participate in the program.
Time: Each group will meet from 9-11am
2024 Fall Session
Dates: Weeks of September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18
Price: $300 for an 10-week session
