Parent & Child Classes
Welcoming your child into this world is a profound and exciting journey as a parent or caregiver, and we’re here to partner with you from the near beginning because Waldorf education meets children at every age, including the earliest months.
Parent-Child classes are a wonderful opportunity to meet other families and children, while gaining support and insight from an expert Waldorf early educator. In these weekly seasonal sessions, you’ll have an opportunity to discuss child development and parenting topics, and learn how to bring the magic of a Waldorf early childhood classroom into your own home.
In these sweet and gentle classes, you’ll participate in circle and story time with your child, prepare and share a snack, create simple crafts, sing, play games and move.
Sessions consist of 8-10 once-per-week classes and are offered in the fall, winter and spring.
Please note that we recommend registering soon as these wonderful classes fill quickly.
Meet Your Teacher, Ms. Monica Stone
Monica believes in cultivating a sense of belonging for families and strives to create a loving home away from home for each child, full of reverence, magic, and wonder.
Monica’s journey with Waldorf education began in 2009 at Lifeways Early Childhood Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has since worked as an assistant and lead teacher in various nursery and kindergarten classrooms in schools such Mother Earth School, Treehouse Nursery, and Cedarwood.
Monica trained at the Micha-el Institute and has taken a many workshops, including storytelling and puppetry, Anthroposophic medicine, and the development of the child from birth to three.
2025-26 Class Dates and Registration
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FALL 2026 CLASSES
Registration for Fall classes will open soon!
To be notified when registration is open, please email admissions@portlandwaldorf.org with your name, phone number, and your child’s name, and we will let you know as soon as sign-ups open.
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday or Saturday Mornings
from 8:45-10:45am
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WINTER 2026 CLASSES
To be notified when registration is open, please email admissions@portlandwaldorf.org with your name, phone number, and your child’s name, and we will let you know as soon as sign-ups open.
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday or Saturday Mornings
from 8:45-10:45am
These popular classes are open to caregivers and children ages 0 to 3. Each class is limited to 6 adult-child pairs. They fill up quickly, so register soon or join a Waitlist. Follow the links above to set up a Popsicle account and register for class. We encourage you to click through to Popsicle for the most up-to-date information on availability.
Families Learning Together
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MEETING FAMILIES | Share in the experience of parenting in these first few months with other families.
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MORNING SNACK | A light nutrious snack and tea are enjoyed together.
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SCARF PLAY | A Waldorf favorite, soft silk scarf play awakens senses and wonder in small children. Our scarves are always naturally dyed.
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CIRCLE TIME | Gather together to sing songs, and learn more about the Waldorf approach to play and development.
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IMAGINATIVE PLAY | Enjoy playful moments together in our gentle and nurturing enviroment.
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BAKE BREAD | A cornerstone Waldorf activity for small children, breadmaking awakens senses and is enjoyed together with honey and butter.
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GATHERING AT THE TABLE | An important part of the day is preparing and enjoying mealtime together.
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STORYTIME | Enjoy books and stories together. Storytelling is an integral part of Waldorf education.
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Waldorf education is rooted in the spiritual and developmental philosophy of Rudolf Steiner’s Anthroposophy, which emphasizes the profound inter-connectedness of human beings with both the natural world and the spiritual realm. Learn More
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