~Information Handbook~
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
our year in review
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| candlemas |
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| Porridge Day |
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| Winter Spiral |
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| Woosh |
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| Gnome & candle just his size! |
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| Forts & Fairies |
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| More fort building |
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| Birthday girl |
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| Beeswax acorns |
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| Sewing our birds |
Monday, February 4, 2013
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2013
{About our Playschool}
Our Mission~
To provide a caring environment for nourishing childrens' senses
through imaginative work and play, seasonal celebrations and crafts.
We aspire to have seasonal and daily rhythms create a sense of
belonging, of peace, and predictability for the children, while
learning in nature. Children learn to care for themselves and their
environment through daily activities and a group dynamic that
resembles how a family works together. Our small program allows us to
know and care for each child, and help them become part of a greater
family-like group.
Our space~
Our space is beautifully painted in soft colors and lit with natural
and lamp light. We cook together in a bright kitchen where we eat our
meals. Outdoors there is a Cedarworks play structure with swings and a
gazebo, and picnic benches for snacking and working outside. We have a
nice yard to run and play in, and a sandbox we built ourselves!
Festivals & Celebrations~
We celebrate seasonal festivals and make crafts that we use in our
celebrations. We invite parents to join in festival celebrations such
as the Lantern Walk and May Day, and invite the greater community to
our Winter Spiral. We celebrate each child's birthday (or half
birthday if they are a summer baby) and invite parents and siblings to
join us in those festivities.
Crafts~
We make crafts according to the season and daily activities as well.
For example, we have planted wheatgrass, felted eggs, made beeswax
candles and have done some hand sewing, turning our embroidery into
pine scented sachets. We are artists and avid crafters and it is a
delight to weave these projects into our natural daily rhythm. Each
child has their own craft basket labeled with their symbol, and has an
ongoing project that they can work on throughout the year.
Natural Toys~
Our toys are made from all-natural products such as wood, wool,
cotton, and silk. Many of our toys are made in Maine by local
crafters.
To provide a caring environment for nourishing childrens' senses
through imaginative work and play, seasonal celebrations and crafts.
We aspire to have seasonal and daily rhythms create a sense of
belonging, of peace, and predictability for the children, while
learning in nature. Children learn to care for themselves and their
environment through daily activities and a group dynamic that
resembles how a family works together. Our small program allows us to
know and care for each child, and help them become part of a greater
family-like group.
Our space~
Our space is beautifully painted in soft colors and lit with natural
and lamp light. We cook together in a bright kitchen where we eat our
meals. Outdoors there is a Cedarworks play structure with swings and a
gazebo, and picnic benches for snacking and working outside. We have a
nice yard to run and play in, and a sandbox we built ourselves!
Festivals & Celebrations~
We celebrate seasonal festivals and make crafts that we use in our
celebrations. We invite parents to join in festival celebrations such
as the Lantern Walk and May Day, and invite the greater community to
our Winter Spiral. We celebrate each child's birthday (or half
birthday if they are a summer baby) and invite parents and siblings to
join us in those festivities.
Crafts~
We make crafts according to the season and daily activities as well.
For example, we have planted wheatgrass, felted eggs, made beeswax
candles and have done some hand sewing, turning our embroidery into
pine scented sachets. We are artists and avid crafters and it is a
delight to weave these projects into our natural daily rhythm. Each
child has their own craft basket labeled with their symbol, and has an
ongoing project that they can work on throughout the year.
Natural Toys~
Our toys are made from all-natural products such as wood, wool,
cotton, and silk. Many of our toys are made in Maine by local
crafters.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Daily activities include a simple art project, where we will be watercolor painting, making bead necklaces, felting wool eggs. Every project will be simple and well presented for the beginner. During circle time there will be lap games, finger plays, songs and dancing. We will end the morning inside with a puppet show, with time for outdoor play and feeding our chickens! There will be handouts with our songs and circle. The class will run for 10 weeks, every Friday morning from 9:30-11:30am, and includes one Parent Evening and one pot-luck social gathering.
the fee is sliding scale of $175-250 for the session with a materials fee of $15
To register or for more information call Toki Oshima at 549-3820
or at Morning Glory Garden School on Facebook
323 Oak Hill Road, Belfast 04915
Toki Oshima is a co-teacher at Morning Glory Garden School, having taught for 12 years at the Ashwood Waldorf School. She has a certificate from Sophia's Hearth, from a 2 year training called "The Child in the First 3 Years", and a Master's degree in Waldorf Early Childhood Education from Sunbridge College. She is an artist and musician, and loves working with parents and their children, exploring the path for the child to become their best self. There is simplicity and beauty in her class, a place for the parent to have fun making things, to breath and enjoy their bond with their child, and the community.
Class dates
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12, 26
May 3, 10
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Come Join Us!
We have been having a wonderful Fall, and we have room for more!
Come join our Nature-Based child centered program on
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 8:30 to 12:30
Contact us at:
(408) 903-3710
jesanthonis@gmail.com
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