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.
Annual Hike it Baby Camping Trip reservations now open!
For each of these 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.
One Spring Spot Left!
There is only one spot left for the Spring session! Grab it now if you want a full season spot!
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
Spring 2026 Creativity
Summer 2026 Sensory
April 10th - June 5th
July 3rd - Aug. 28th
Pricing
Full Season - $162 for the whole 9 week season, meeting once per week
Drop-in classes - $19 per class
