Taught by Mindy Upton
Waldorf Educator & Author
Free Play
Circle Time
Crafts
Nature Walks
Healthy Snacks
Seasonal Festivities
Stories & Puppets
The Fairy Blossom program is an opportunity to nurture young children’s natural curiosity and creativity through engaging, nature-based activities. Our Parent-Child classes welcome young children and a parent or guardian into the Early Childhood classroom for a warm introduction to Waldorf education. In each two-hour session, children explore indoor and outdoor play while their accompanying adult enjoys simple handwork projects. Together we share circle games, songs, puppet stories, and freshly baked bread. These classes provide families with a gentle introduction to Waldorf preschool, while fostering community and supporting the rhythms of family life.
Discover more about Shining Mountain’s Pre-K and Kindergarten programs.
Class Times
Thursdays
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Age Range
1 to 3 years old
Location
Eurythmy Room
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
999 Violet Ave., Boulder
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20
Dec 4, 11
Jan 22, 29
Feb 5, 12, 26
Mar 5, 12
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21
Mindy Upton has dedicated 37 years to nurturing young children as both a mother and teacher, including 25 years as founder of Blue Sky Kindergarten in Boulder. With a background in music and movement from Boston Conservatory, she went on to study early childhood education, Laban-based movement theory, and Rudolf Steiner’s work, including Bottmer Gymnastics. She serves on the board of the National Institute for Play, has been adjunct faculty at Naropa University since 1980 teaching “Kindergarten Magic,” and mentors new teachers. Recently published in Spirituality in Education, her work emphasizes integrating spirituality into learning. Mindy’s lifelong mission is to honor the wonder of early childhood, bringing love and individualized attention to every child.
Easy online registration available!
Select one or more sessions and pay via card.
A materials fee of $25 per session applies to the total package at checkout.
“I feel like one of the really important things that you get out of a Waldorf education is curiosity—curiosity to go and learn and explore what’s out there in the world. I fell into engineering and a path that I don’t think I would have anticipated, but having an arts background where you’re bringing creativity and imagination into problem-solving, there’s a really incredible synergy between those.”
