Rhythm at Heart in Hand

Creating a sacred space for imaginative play

 Growing up takes its own sweet time. At Heart in Hand children have all the time in the world to play, make friends, cut veggies for soup, get their hands in some sourdough, jump in puddles on our neighborhood walk, and all the activities that make life sweet!

Our Day

Children wholeheartedly want their Hands in Everything!
Originally from the Amish; “Hands to Work and Hearts to God”,
at Heart in Hand children get to participate with all their enthusiasm and devotion.

9 am Arrival, play in the yard or Morning Walk
10 am Snack
10:15 Playtime and Making Lunch
11:30 Puppet Play and Seasonal Circle Time
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Outside Play Time
1:00 Goodbye 

Crafting at Heart in Hand Preschool

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning.

But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”

  — Mr Fred Rogers

Our Weekly Rhythm

Creating sweet anticipation for things to come

While most young children might not remember which day of the week they go to Heart in Hand Preschool, they do remember their sticky rice day or yoga day, and this helps them move comfortably and confidently through their week.

*Heart in Hand’s weekly rhythm changes from year to year as our community resources change. The rhythm you see here is our most current one.

Crafting at Heart in Hand Preschool

Monday

Activity

Crafting with natural materials

Snack

Sticky rice with “star sprinkles”

Crafting at Heart in Hand Preschool

Tuesday

Activity

Spanish 

Snack

Stone Soup

Crafting at Heart in Hand Preschool

Wednesday

Activity

Baking with freshly ground millet

Snack

Honey millet muffins

Crafting at Heart in Hand Preschool

Thursday

Activity

Preparing sourdough bread for baking

Snack

Oatmeal with “the works”

Crafting at Heart in Hand Preschool

Friday

Activity

Yoga 

Snack

Freshly baked sourdough bread

Our Seasonal Rhythm

Creating memories with Heart in Hand Families

At Heart in Hand Preschool, the changing of the seasons are celebrated with speical outings for the entire family. Simple events can become lifelong traditions that can become some the adult-child’s fondest memories, memories that can become traditions for their future families. These are the anchors in a year that create the gentle rythym that moves the calendar pages along.

The Heart in Hand Preschool Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival

At the end of every summer, Heart in Hand families gather at a local apple orchard to get to know each other a little better or reunite from the previous year. They pick apples and have a picnic gathering to kick off the school year.

The Heart in Hand Lantern Walk

The Lantern Walk

Every fall, Heart in Hand families gather in a nearby park to welcome the darkness of the season to come in the warmth of lantern light, hot cider, and freshly roasted chestnuts.

The May Day Festival

The May Day Festival

Every Spring, Heart in Hand families gather in another park to celebrate the bright colors and beautiful smells of spring. Children sing and dance together around the May Pole, while parents and family sing and dance around the children. Families share favorite dishes at a picnic for all. The end of the year is near.