OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS IN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND
Community Classes
Helping you build your village of children and caregivers that are focused on the magic of childhood and therapeutic benefits of nature.
8-Week Fall Class Series will be starting the 1st week of October 2024. Located in the Font Hill neighborhood of Ellicott City. Cost is $200, 50% sibling discounts available.
HAVE YOU BEEN SEARCHING FOR AN OUTDOOR PROGRAM YOUR TODDLER OR PRESCHOOLER WILL LOVE?
Are you a caregiver of a toddler or young child that is seeking community?
Do you enjoy, or want to be the type of person who enjoys, being outside?
Are you looking for a children’s class that is founded on respect, individuality, and creating community?
JUST IMAGINE…
Finding a weekly community-based class that is focused on child-led play and fostering self-discovery and friendships
Making connections with other local caregivers, and building your village
Enjoying observing the wonder and awe that occurs when we give children the gift of time and space
IT’S TIME TO CONNECT WITH OTHER CAREGIVERS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN A WEEKLY OUTDOOR CLASS THAT HONORS EXPANSION OF CHILDHOOD DISCOVERY AND INDIVIDUALITY.
INTRODUCING…
Nature Moves Me
An 8-week outdoor, play-based, child-led class for children (ages 1-5) and their caregivers.
The class is run by a pediatric occupational therapist and fosters physical, emotional, social, and sensory development.
We will get messy, create connections, and become fully immersed in the flow of play.
WITH THE NATURE MOVES ME CLASSES YOU’LL GET:
8 weeks of classes led by a children’s occupational therapist and…
Weekly invitations to play (of various open-ended materials that are destined to inspire play)
Instruction of movements from a pediatric OT that are focused on motor development
Embedded themes of mindfulness and sensory and emotional exploration
Opportunities to build friendship and connections
Therapeutic benefits of
nature
You’re ready for Nature Moves Me if…
You have a child (ages 1 - 5) and you are looking to build friendships.
You love the idea of meeting up with other families and getting to say “yes” to all kinds of sensory experiences, but not having to think about the clean up.
You are seeking community that is founded on honoring and respecting individuality.
You are looking for something fun to do where you and your child can immerse in play and connecting with others.
You’d love an opportunity to be guided by a skilled pediatric OT in developmental activities.
Payment Options
50% off sibling discount, siblings under 1 welcome and free
Other Options Available
Please do not allow price to be a barrier to participation.
Contact me directly to if you need financial support.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If weather does not allow for class to take place, an email will be sent out to all participants outlining the rescheduled class time. It will be on a Tuesday at 9:30 AM.
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No, the registration fee includes the cost of the class series as a whole and does not account for individual absences.
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Please reach out to me directly, I never want cost to be a barrier to participation and building community.
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For safety reasons the exact class location is not disclosed until you have signed up. If you are still on the fence, and want to contact me directly to find out more about location, please do.
