Purposeful Play Tinkergarten at NDS: FALL 2026

FALL 2026: Purposeful Play Tinkergarten
A nature-based learning adventure for kids!

Purposeful Play Tinkergarten is a weekly outdoor program where children explore, discover, and learn through hands-on experiences in nature.

Each session builds essential life skills like:
🧠 Problem-solving | 🤝 Teamwork | 🎨 Creativity

Kids who participate get the physical and mental benefits of increased time outdoors and build a lasting connection to nature. They also develop a strong foundation in essential skills that kids need to become creative, caring, and confident people who thrive in a dynamic world.

This fall, our lessons help kids develop focus. The Tinkergarten curriculum is designed to help kids hone the symphony of skills we use to direct, shift, and sustain our attention, all through playful exploration of nature.

Throughout the series, we'll leverage the inherently captivating natural world to teach kids building blocks of focus, including: how to feel grounded in the moment; how to zoom in and zoom out; how to wonder; and how to follow our interests. And, we’ll do it all through enriching, outdoor play!

Location: Northminster Day School

Classes take place outside (inside for bad weather)

Students: Ages 3-5 years

Dates: Tuesdays, September 8 - December 15 (13 classes)

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm; carpool pickup

Cost: $250 for the semester
CLASS IS FULL! Fill out the form below for WAITLIST ONLY.
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Instructors: Lynda Sharp and Lisa Couch

Please note that this program is only open to students enrolled at NDS.
About Purposeful Play

Purposeful Play is a mom-owned business aimed at helping families connect to nature and helping kids to become curious, capable learners who can contribute to their world. Lynda Sharp has been leading Tinkergarten classes in local parks, green spaces, and schools for 10 years. Learn more at www.PurposefulPlayTG.com
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  Refunds will be given, minus a $20 processing fee, up to one week before the program begins. Alternatively, a credit can be issued for the full amount of the program and be used toward a future program within one year.
  
  No refunds will be issued for cancellation less than one week before the start of the program, early withdrawal, scheduling conflicts, illness, or behavioral dismissal. No refunds will be issued in the event the school cancels school or after-school activities due to weather or other circumstances – the missed class will be rescheduled or a credit will be issued. Refunds will NOT be provided without one week prior notice or for no-shows.
  
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  Being potty trained to attend class is required for all classes. Our instructors will not be permitted to change diapers or pull-ups, and cannot interrupt class for bathroom breaks.
  
  Please email PurposefulPlayTG@gmail.com or call 434-989-7695 to cancel your child's registration.
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