The Globe – Melinda Lavine
“It was a regular session of Tinkergarten, local classes that teach children ages 18 month to 8 years how to explore, problem-solve and more through nature play. That means engaging with mud, painting with sticks, looking at bugs with magnifying glasses — all in an effort to improve fine motor, sensory skills and more. Children benefit the most from this type of learning. “What you experience first-hand, you will incorporate in your life in a much deeper way, and that’s what Tinkergarten is. It’s hands-on, and it uses all of the senses,” Quetico said.” (more)