Vidya Vana

There is something that happens when you sit beside a child and just play. No agenda, no learning objective, no outcome to tick off - just presence. As educators, we are taught so much about what to teach and how to teach it. But some of the most powerful moments in this work happen when we put all of that aside and simply join them in their world 🌈🌍

[teaching, sensory play, early childhood education, early years, toddler learning, child led]

We set up the space. Then we step back.

At Vidya Vana this is what we call a provocation. An intentional invitation that asks nothing of the child except to follow their natural curiosity wherever it leads!

[importance of play, child led, Reggio Emilia, early childhood education, toddler learning]

washing our muddy pigs 🐷

[fine motor development, early childhood education, preschool, toddler play]

Little hands, big love for our planet 🌱🌍
Happy Earth Day!

[earth day, preschool, environment, toddler activity, save the oceans]

let’s explore together in wonder 🌈

Our Parent Toddler circle time is where your little one’s love of learning begins and where you become part of the magic ✨

Come join our circle! New session coming soon.

[baby, mom, parenting, classes, early childhood development, preschool]

sound on 🔊

This is what we mean when we say we teach the whole child 🧘🏽‍♀️
because even the littlest ones deserve a moment to practice peace 🤍

[mindfulness, toddlers, preschool, early childhood education, yoga, sound healing, singing bowl]

Learning looks a little different at Vidya Vana 🌈

As educators we are always asking ourselves how we can make every experience richer, more joyful and more alive for our children. Because when a child is having fun, they are not just playing. They are deep in the work of learning💛

[teaching philosophy, early childhood education, toddler learning, early years, learn through play]