Observation-based play groups and parent reflection spaces grounded in respect, attention, and real experience.
Join an ongoing group or explore what fits for your family.
Classes & Groups
Current Offerings
Mondays 10-11:15am
Observation-Based Play Group: Infants (approx. age 1)
Ted Lechowicz Woods
Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Observation-Based Play Group: All Ages (0-8)
Forest Glen Woods
Philosophy
Children lead their own play. Adults step back to observe, rather than direct.
These groups create space for uninterrupted play, real interaction, and a different kind of presence—one that allows both children and adults to see more clearly what is already happening.
Observation
Children lead their own play. Adults step back to observe, rather than direct.
These groups create space for uninterrupted play, real interaction, and a different kind of presence—one that allows both children and adults to see more clearly what is already happening.
Observation-Based Play Group:
Infants (around age 1)
This is a group for infants around 1 year old. In the warmer weather we meet at Ted Lechowicz Woods and in colder or inclement weather we meet at Party Day in Lincoln Square.
Mondays 10-11:15am
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Observation-Based Play Group:
All Ages (0-8)
This is a group for parents and children of all ages. We meet at Forest Glen Woods on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. The format follows the Free Forest School format.
Wednesdays 10am-12:00pm
More infoParent Reflection Group
A virtual space for parents to pause, reflect, and grow their capacity to meet their children with clarity, steadiness, and care.