Morning Dew, Caregiver & Child Class

Join us in our lovely, home-like environment with an Early Childhood Teacher at The Folksy House's Morning Dew program. Each Saturday morning, caregivers and their little ones gather for a harmonious blend of joyful play, meaningful work, nurturing care, connection, and magic around mealtimes—allowing you to truly experience the most beautiful parts of early childhood.

Together, we'll follow a morning rhythm and discuss topics related to early childhood rooted in Waldorf principles. Through the 8-weeks, children and caregivers will participate in wet-on-wet watercolor painting, baking, and a nurturing handwork craft in our early childhood classrooms. 

The morning will end with lavender hand washing, table setting, and a shared snack by candlelit, and then an optional unsupervised 30-minutes outdoors in our play yard. 

Program Details:

Duration: 8-week session

Participants: Parent/Child Pairs (Ages: Birth-2.9 years old*) 

*We kindly ask that you consider your child's needs and behavior within our environment. Our morning rhythm takes place primarily indoors, where we maintain a calm and collaborative space suited for mixed ages, including non-walkers. As such, we do not allow excessive running or rough play inside the house. Our teachers will guide children to respect these boundaries and will also review outdoor rules to ensure a harmonious experience for all. We encourage you to reflect on these guidelines before registering.

For caregivers with very young, non-walking children, please note that our rhythm is designed to support caregiver learning and community building. While we welcome caregivers of infants and non-walkers, our focus is not on providing developmentally appropriate activities or play-scapes for this age group, as this is not an infant-focused class. Instead, the aim is to offer inspiration and tools you can incorporate as your child grows.

 

Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00-11:00 AM

Fall Session Dates: 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6

Cost: $200 for ONE Caregiver and ONE Child. Please contact hello@thefolksyhouse.org if you have more than one child in this age range you wish to register with. 

 

What to Expect:

Each session is thoughtfully structured to create a rhythm that nurtures both children and adults. Our mornings include:

9:00-9:30 AM: Joyful Arrival and Play

9:30-9:45 AM: Circle Time 

We'll "tidy mouse," circle gather which may include a seasonal story, puppet show, singing, or lap games.

9:45-10:15 AM: Folksy Foundation; Painting, Baking or Handwork

10:15-11:00: Participate in cleaning, washing up, setting the table, followed by a secular blessing of gratitude and enjoying a wholesome snack together. 

11:00-11:30 AM: Play Garden Exploration (optional, must bring appropriate outdoor gear including warm waterproof boots, snow or trailsuits, hats and gloves. No teacher present in the garden)

 

 

Location: 9060 Main Street in Clarence

Supplies Needed: Please do not bring snacks into the house or play garden.  You may bring a waterbottle. You will also need weather appropriate clothing and footwear for you and your child. Be prepared for mud; Rainboots, rain pants, raincoats, and cooler temperatures with fall/winter gear including mittens and hats. We recommend Oaki wear for trailsuits and snowsuits, and Stonz gloves for young children. If your child has an allergy please let us know before registering so we can see if were able to accomodate.  

Registration in the program is on a first-come, first-served basis. This class is extremely limited as we have limited space If full, a waitlist will begin. (email hello@thefolksyhouse.org) Payment is non-refundable if requested less than 2-weeks before the program begins. 

Assumption of Risk Liability Waiver & Release

On behalf of my minor child, I hereby give permission for my child to participate. I hereby warrant that both myself and my child are familiar with the risks associated with participation in activities. I acknowledge that my child’s participation in this program is wholly voluntary. I do hereby agree and consent to my child’s participation in the program during this school year and do assume all risks and hazards which are conducted as part of the associated activities. I hereby release, absolve, indemnify, and hold blameless The Folksy House, its officers, directors, employees, contracted employees, independent contractors, instructors, agents, organizers, and volunteers of any and all liability for damage, injury, or expense of any kind arising out of or connected with my child’s participation. I understand that in case of a medical emergency, my own personal medical plan will be used if available; if not, medical aid may be sought while I am being contacted. In the event of any illness or injury, I hereby consent to whatever examination, diagnosis, or treatment and the hospital care from a licensed dentist, physician, and/or surgeon as deemed necessary for my child’s safety and welfare. I understand that the resulting expenses will be my responsibility and not the The Folksy House, or any affiliates. As a condition of participation in the program by the child named in this application, I acknowledge that I have read this consent form, and knowingly, on behalf of my child, assume all of the risks associated with participating in any way in the program. As consideration for being permitted to participate in the program, I hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives will not make claim against, sue or attach the property of The Folksy House, or their Affiliates or the supplier of any of the equipment used in these activities for injury or damage resulting from negligence, failure of care, omission or other acts, howsoever caused by an employee, agent or contractor The Folksy House. and any affiliate as result of incidental to my child participation in these activities. I hereby release, to the fullest extend permitted by law, The Folksy House, Inc. and the affiliates, from any and all actions, claims, demands, or liabilities that I, my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury or damage resulting from my son/daughter’s participation in these activities irrespective of whether the same is based on breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability or any other theory or recovery. Parent/Legal Guardian acknowledges that The Folksy House is an enrichment program and not a licensed childcare or daycare facility.