Each session follows the same rhythm: Free Play for Children & Craft Activity for Parents
Seasonal Songs,
Shared Meal
Puppet Show Golden Spirals Groups is located:
Penge/ Beckenham: St Michael and All Angels church
The group runs from 9.30 am - 11.30 am. To book visit: https://www.happity.co.uk/golden-spirals
Golden Spirals is not a typical parent and child group. It recognises how difficult p
arenthood can be and offers a safe, non-judgemental, supportive space to gather together. Parenting issues are welcomed and shared with an understanding of gentle parenting methods. You will find a holistic experience where healthy social, emotional, physical and nutritional approaches are shared. We are inspired by alternative educational practises such as Waldorf, Montessori, Pikler and believe that children's learning flourishes in a calm, peaceful, predictable, familiar and unhurried environment. What we offer
Each session follows the same rhythm by having a set and predictable structure for the session. This rhythm provides the children with a sense of predictability and safety and thus enables them to develop self-confidence:
1) Free Play for Children & Craft Activity for Parents
The children begin with some free play. During this time, parents are engaged in an adult craft activity. Our hands are a magnificent part of us human beings. We invite you to try your hand at seasonal crafts, enjoy different materials and the wonders of creating with your hands. This activity is not aimed at the children, although they are welcome to sit on your lap. We encourage parents to allow (where possible) child-initiated and self-directed play while we do our crafts.
2) Nursery Rhymes & Seasonal Songs
We start with some familiar nursery rhymes during our singing time that encourage coming all together in a circle and being part of a group activity. Then for each block, there are some seasonal songs to connect us with the time of nature.
3) Shared Meal
When we share a meal with others, we are eating better, and it releases positive emotions. It creates meaningful time together with other children their age and builds important friendships
4) Puppet Show
The puppet show helps the children to connect and relate to the puppets. It stimulates the children's imagination and encourages creative play and discovery. Gentle Parenting Support
Each of our facilitators is either trained or is training as Level 1 Aware Parenting Instructors. We share gentle parenting ideas to ponder on if you so wish. There is no requirement, simply an invitation. We also share how to create Listening Partnerships, which can sincerely support you on your parenting journey. To read more about Aware Parenting, follow the link below:
http://awareparenting.com/
