Welcome to Teacher Lin's Nooks,  Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Welcome to Teacher Lin's Nooks, Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

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This Private Nook offering is exclusively available for Parents' Nook families. There will be no overlap with private students enrolled, ensuring the Parents' Nook format remains distinct and focused.


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This is a Nook-approved play space, meaning it meets the high standards of safety, nurturing, and creativity that define all Nook environments.

Teacher Lin is excited to host Nooks in her garden, located in the Central Sunset District of San Francisco. It will be twice a week based on many requests from parents.

Schedule:

Teacher Lin’s Nook gatherings will happen on Mondays and Thursdays from 9.30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If there are requests, an additional Nook might be added at a later time in the day.

To learn more about Teacher Lin’s garden program, please visit SF Children’s Gardening Circles

Nook Parents will reserve participation using the Nook website.  Tanaya will coordinate reservations with everyone.

Arrival Details

  • Parents and children will arrive at 9:30 a.m., gathering in the front garden with its white picket fence for a safe and calm environment.
  • Teacher Lin will greet families and guide them through a light transition into her serene garden classroom.
Note: This Private Nook offering is exclusively available for Parents' Nook families. There will be no overlap with private students enrolled, ensuring the Parents' Nook format remains distinct and focused.

About the Environment

Teacher Lin’s indoor and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed to be calm, safe, and completely dedicated to supporting young children and their families.

Trial Option: Meet and Greet
Join us for a Meet and Greet where you’ll have the chance to explore the space, enjoy some light refreshments, and get a feel for the environment. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, ask questions, and see how Nook could be the perfect fit for your family! Register Below:

🎉 Meet and Greet with [Parents’ Nook and teacher Lin from SF Children’s Gardening Circles] 🎉 · Luma
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Program Details

  • Ages: 18 months to 6 years.
  • Cost: $400 per month for two days per week, with a minimum commitment of 4 weeks.
  • Trial Option: Families can try a single Nook session before committing to 4 weeks. We are doing a meet and greet on 2nd Feb, we invite you to try it out.
  • Meals: Includes an organic vegetarian lunch with seasonal fruit and water.
  • Gear: Outdoor gear is provided for each child. Parents are encouraged to assist with gear as needed.

Parent Participation

Parents are welcome to:

  • Help their child settle into play at their own pace.
  • Socialize, work, or enjoy quiet time nearby. A modest workspace is available within the vicinity of the play area for quick check-ins with your child if needed. (Note: There is no Wi-Fi, so parents must use mobile data.)

Children’s Play

The play at Teacher Lin's Nook is deeply inspired by Waldorf and RIE principles, fostering creativity, independence, and a strong connection to nature:

  • Exploring the garden, sandpit, and plants.
  • Painting, digging, and playing with child-sized tools.
  • Watering plants and washing sand kitchen items.
  • Engaging in child-directed play with support from Teacher Lin.
  • Singing songs and participating in small group activities.
  • Bringing home a small harvest offering at the end of each session.

Closing Transition

At 11:20 a.m., parents will assist with removing garden gear and transitioning children safely back to the front garden for pick-up.

Additional Notes

  • This program is exclusively for Parents' Nook families. There will be no overlap with private students, ensuring the Nook format remains distinct.
  • Parents are encouraged to share dietary details, along with their child’s clothing and boot size, during the reservation process.

If you want to try out a single nook before committing to a set of 4, that's an option too. Just let us know