Tinkergarten

This «class» is as good as it gets!
I started going to Tinkergarten with my three and a half year old last fall. I battled the BQE to get to Park Slope from Queens for these classes — that’s how good they are! The whole premise of kids playing and learning outdoors appealed to the educator in me; the one who laments the lack of play time for children in today’s testing-​driven world. My daughter and I truly had some of the best weeks of our lives during those classes and made some beautiful memories.
Meghan was an exceptional teacher who was able to make the outdoors come alive for children. The activities designed by Tinkergarten helped children explore their surroundings, flex their imaginations, and learn deeply about themselves and their world through play. The activities were fun, engaging, and truly got you learning by getting your hands dirty!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Tinkergarten. My only regret was that our «semester» ended. It was a bittersweet end of class. My daughter still talks about Miss Meghan and remembers, vividly and fondly, all the different activities we did.
An added treat to Tinkergarten is their vast collection of activities that you can find on their website (for free!!) As a working mother I don’t always have time to prepare activities for my child. What I appreciate most about Tinkergarten activities is that they require minimal to no preparation. They can also be done ANYWHERE! While it’s great to go on a «bell hunt» in an outdoor space where you can run around, I’ve also been able to use it in my small home. We’ve put a «compass» on our head not just at a park, but when we walk up the block to go to our nearby deli. We’ve also made a «magic carpet» using household items when it’s raining outside. Seriously — visit their website and learn more.