At the Roots of the Waldorf Tree: Online Classes To Support Waldorf Parents

FEBRUARY 2026 COURSES

Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7pm Pacific Time

Cost: $40 per class

Inquire about discounts for multiple classes.

Free and Undirected Play: A Time to Move Beyond Boredom and into the World of Creativity and Imagination with Diane David

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Children today have too much of their lives scheduled and planned out for them. Time for free play is essential for the development of the brain and imagination, allowing deep ideas and interests to rise to the surface. Free play in childhood is filled with the forces that enhance creativity, inventiveness, and problem-solving capacities later in life.

Diane is the Early Childhood Director of the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training. She has taught Waldorf early childhood for over 40 years and is a member of the teacher education committee of WECAN .

Games, Circles, and Songs with Anna Rainville

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

What to do when the electricity goes off? Imagine a time before electricity and digital devices. How have parents entertained their children for thousands of years? Discover some great ideas to engage with your kids and to bring joy and movement into your home.

Anna is a Waldorf early childhood and class teacher with over 40 years experience. She mentors and teaches Waldorf teachers worldwide. Anna is the author of Singing Games for Families, Schools, and Communities.

The Nature Table: Bringing the Sacred Life of Nature into Your Home and Your Children's Lives with Kate Hammond

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Creating a nature table is a tradition in Waldorf kindergartens and early grades. It is a special artistic arrangement of natural materials where the life and rhythms of nature are observed and the seasons and festivals are gently celebrated. You can bring this activity into your home and engage with your children in connecting with the course of nature.

Kate is a Waldorf graduate and has taught early childhood and grades for over 30 years. She is a parent coach, an adult educator, and a Spacial Dynamics® trainer. Kate is the author of Why Be Screen Free?

Dealing with Devices: Getting a Grip on What and When Is Okay for Your Child with Kate Hammond

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Managing the digital world has become a monumental aspect of parenting in the 21st century. A number of countries have banned social media for children. This is a huge topic and new territory for many parents. Where can we get a grip and feel that we are taking a safe and sane approach to caring for our children's exposure to the digital world?

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