Offering Tinkergarten classes to the Reno area
Together - me as the teacher and you as the guide - we inspire kids to explore and wonder, fostering motivated, life-long learnersClasses are all outdoors and explore one of 8 focus skills. All lessons are grounded in rhythms and rituals, fueled by child led play, and guided by the invitation to learn and play.
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Now offering two class options!
Classic Tinkergarten - (18 months - 8 years) Outdoor mini forest school style classes designed to get kids exploring and learning through play
Tinkerkids - (5 to 8 years) Outdoor, secular, academic enrichment designed with hands-on and playful lessons that get kids practicing reading, writing, math, science, and art in fun and
For Classic Tinkergarten outdoor classes, explorers learn about a featured creature, sing songs, move, and are then invited to wonder, play, create, and explore! Classes are designed for kids 18 months to 8 years old, and the resulting mixed age play encourages both the younger and older explorers to think outside the box. Older children have been shown to become more creative and playful when playing with younger kids as they have a chance to act as leaders and build confidence in skills they have already practiced. Younger children get the benefit of observing and learning from other humans just beyond their own ability, which is the best natural scaffold for learning.
Class Schedule
Seasons are 9 weeks long and are offered all 4 seasons. We meet every Friday for a 1 hour long class in the park where we learn, play, and explore. The last class of every season, we celebrate a whole season of play and learning with a small badge ceremony and a chance for family pictures under the color curtain. After each season, there is a 2-3 week break, other than between Fall and Winter, which has a 1.5 month break. There are also a few special seasonal events offered throughout the year, like the Lantern Walk, to celebrate these changes together.
Tentative Season Schedule at a glance
Summer 2026 Sensory
Fall 2026 Focus
Winter 2027 Problem Solving
June 26th - August 28th
Sept. 25th - Nov. 20th
January 15th - March 12th
Classic Tinkergarten Pricing
Full Season - $162 for the whole 9 week season, meeting for one hour once per week
Drop-in classes - $19 per class
New Tinkerkids Pricing
Full Season - $180 for the whole 9 week season, meeting once per week (Currently $170 during the pilot season)
There are currently no drop-in options. This is a course meant to be attended for a full season.
