Upcoming Events
Music Class for Families
Join us at Collective Kind @ Rogers for a FREE Music Class led by Sabrina, an amazing, seasoned kids music instructor and part of our school community!
Sabrina will lead children in play through music so get ready to move and sing.
Great for families with children 2-5YO.
511 Rogers Ave
Theater workshop for children + families
Drama games are a blast! But they’re also a great way to improve listening, concentration and following directions while kids develop empathy, social skills, and creative imagination. Join us for play and movement to get your creativity flowing and your imagination inspired!
Register HERE
Location: Collective Kind, 511 Rogers
Toddler Open House: Interactive Storytelling in Arabic, Spanish, French + English
GOWANUS — WE ARE HERE!
Join our Toddler Open House with an Interactive Storytelling Workshop in Arabic, Spanish, French + English
Our beautiful, light-filled new classroom, has an Toddler Program for children 18m-2.5YO. A gentle and inclusive start of school for all learners (neurotypical + neurodivergent) — classes running from 9:15am-12:15pm Mon-Fri with a 2/3/5-day/week schedule and monthly enrollment.
Our program holds the home-school connection at our core with on-site co-working for caregivers with an introduction to school built on a gentle separation and attachment practice.
Have an older kiddo? Ask about our afterschool offerings.
All programs include access to PlayWell's indoor gym and unlimited use of co-working amenities!
LOCATION: 94 9th St Room 226 (Gowanus)
RSVP required
Afterschool Open House
GOWANUS HERE WE COME!
Collective Kind and PlayWell are collaborating and launching an annex space next door to their state-of-the-art sensory play gym.
Every afternoon we get creative with MON open-ended recycled materials; TUES make both functional and artistic works textiles; WED tinker into tech-thinking; and THURS build with clay! All of that with access to PlayWell's indoor gym and unlimited use of co-working amenities.
All classes are designed for all learners - neurotypical & neurodivergent children.
Join us for our grand opening of this beautiful new inclusive space!
LOCATION: 94 9th St Room 226 (Gowanus)
RSVP required
Eco Art Studio
Teaching artist Gabi Moisan (she/they) brings the mini materials reuse center, rich with art making materials from the recycling bin and (very clean) trash. We take time to joyfully & mindfully discover the qualities of papers, plastics, wood, metal, glues and paints. We can design and fabricate immersive multimedia projects cooperatively and smaller personal artworks. Creativity empowers us most when we first learn the languages of materials and with that acquired language, we can create the visual poetry of communication.
$25 per family - SIGN UP on Sawyer
Creative Clay Crafting with Seda
Join us for a community clay class with Seda of Little Hand Brooklyn.
Seda is a ceramic artist who has been sharing her art through teaching both children and adults for the past 5 years. Through process, experimentation and exploration using hands and clay tools create your own work of art to take home!
$25 per family - SIGN UP on Sawyer
Visiting Family During the Holidays - Virtual Workshop
Feeling like you want your family to enter the holiday season on solid footing? Nervous about fielding questions + opinions from extended family members?
Join Collective Kind Co-Founder Anna Caroline Tehan as she shares Via Zoom! We’ll send you the link when you RSVP HERE. You can also opt to receive the recording if you’re unable to attend live.
Educator + Therapists Community Event
Join Collective Kind and PlayWell on this community building event! Let's talk wellness and caring for ourselves while we have a drink and yummy snacks.
Kids are welcome to enjoy our play spaces while we are mingling.
LOCATION: 94 9th St Room 226 (Gowanus)
Gowanus Open House with PlayWell
GOWANUS HERE WE COME!
Collective Kind and PlayWell are collaborating and launching an annex space next door to their state-of-the-art sensory play gym.
In this new location, we will run an Infant + Toddler program for children 18m-2.5YO. A gentle and inclusive start of school, this program will feature classes running from 9am-12:30pm from Mondays to Fridays starting in January 2024.
The light-filled, gorgeous new space space will have a soft opening in December and will also be a home for caregiver-and-me classes, an open-ended materials center for teachers and an afternoon enrichment program for older kids, including textile arts, clay & ceramics, social-emotional playgroups and mindfulness. All of that with access to PlayWell's indoor gym and unlimited use of co-working amenities!
Join us for our grand opening of this beautiful new inclusive space!
LOCATION: 94 9th St Room 226 (Gowanus)
Gymnastics with Prospect Park Gymnastics
Lets move and play together to welcome our new neighbors Prospect Gymnastics! During this class exclusive for the Collective Kind community we’ll get a chance to join a Prospect Gymnastics class and then hopefully come back for more ;)
Children 2-6YO
ENROLLMENT FULL - join waitlist HERE
Location: 1230 Bedford Ave
Theater workshop for children + families
Drama games are a blast! But they’re also a great way to improve listening, concentration and following directions while kids develop empathy, social skills, and creative imagination. Join us for play and movement to get your creativity flowing and your imagination inspired!
Register HERE
Location: near the Lefrak Center - Prospect Park
Movement + Mindfulness
Join us in Fort Greene Park for a FREE yoga workshop for children Get ready for exercises in mindfulness through breath work, stillness and listening — along with movement to encourage body awareness. All through playful activity!
Great for families with children <6YOs.
BRING something to sit on (blanket/sheet/towel)
Toy Swap & School Tours @ 511 Rogers
Please bring your gently used books and toys that you are no longer using and pickup some new things to enjoy!
All unclaimed items will be donated.
If you would like to contribute but aren't available that Sat, items can be dropped off at Collective Kind 511 Rogers Nov 9-13 anytime before 8-4PM.
Music Class for Families
Join us in Prospect Park for a FREE Music Class led by Sabrina who is an amazing, seasoned kids music instructor and part of our school community!
Sabrina will lead children in play through music so get ready to move and sing.
Great for families with children <8YOs.
BRING something to sit on (blanket/sheet/towel)
Toy & Book Swap
Looking to swap out your child's toys for something new to them? Come to the toy swap at Roger's campus.
Bollywood with Gayatri
Come celebrate life with a Bollywood Dance class led by Gayatri a trained dancer and a member of our school community!
This is an introduction to Bollywood Dance and the culture that it is steeped in. We will start with a stretch to awaken the body in the form of Surya Namaskars. We'll then learn introductory Bollywood dance movements, during which participants are welcome to engage in dramatic play with available Bindis, Bangles, Dupattas (Scarves) and toddler-sized skirts.
Then we'll discover the rhythm in Bollywood songs through the use of rhythm sticks. After which, we'll twirl to the melody using ribbons and scarves. Finally, we'll soak in our experience by ending in a cool down breath and laying in a restful Shavasana.
Age: 2+ and up
Movement with Sloan
We’ll have a family oriented morning of movement that will send you home with ideas to integrate play and movement into your every day. This class is lead by pilates instructor and movement specialist (and school community member!) Sloan who also leads a movement class in our school program.
Now you’ll get the chance to join for FREE!
WHO: 2yo+ kids who can move on their own & partner play with adults will be integrated
BRING: Something to sit on (blanket/sheet/towel) and a willingness to move and have fun!
Location: Fort Greene Park (near Washington and Willoughby). Rain location - 150 Clermont Ave - under the red awning.
Toileting + Care of Self
Join Collective Kind Co-Founder Anna Caroline as she delves into the toileting process and other care of self topics related to children's physical development and self confidence!
This workshop will be virtual - be sure and RSVP so we can send you the link to join!
RSVP HERE
We'll look at questions such as:
1. When do I know my child is ready to use the toilet?
2. What ways can I support their confidence and interest in usingthe toilet?
3. How long will it take until my child is fully toilet trained?
Can't make it? Don't worry! RSVP still and we will be sure to send you the recording afterwards.
Raising Resilient Kids
Join our workshop with Early Literacy expert Talia Kovacs about Raising Resilient Kids, on 02/08/2023 at 12pm.
Developing Kindness in Early Childhood
Join your Collective Kind co-founders in discussing how young children develop kindness and what kindness looks like for twos and pre-k age children.
In this virtual workshop we will delve into sharing, empathy, self-advocacy, and building first relationships with peers.
RSVP to receive the workshop link
Toy Swap & School Tours @ Rogers and @ Clermont
Please bring your gently used books and toys that you are no longer using and pickup some new things to enjoy!
All unclaimed items will be donated.
If you would like to contribute but aren't available that Sat, items can be dropped off at Collective Kind 511 Rogers + 150 Clermont Ave Nov 14-9 anytime before 4PM.
Movement with Sloan
We’ll have a family oriented morning of movement that will send you home with ideas to integrate play and movement into your every day. This class is lead by pilates instructor and movement specialist (and school community member!) Sloan who also leads a movement class in our school program.
Now you’ll get the chance to join for FREE!
WHO: 2yo+ kids who can move on their own & partner play with adults will be integrated
BRING: Something to sit on (blanket/sheet/towel) and a willingness to move and have fun!
Location: We will meet in Fort Greene Park (near Washington and Willoughby). Rain location - 150 Clermont Ave - under the red awning
Theater workshop for children + families
Drama games are a blast! But they’re also a great way to improve listening, concentration and following directions while kids develop empathy, social skills, and creative imagination. Join us for play and movement to get your creativity flowing and your imagination inspired!
Register HERE
Location: near the Lefrak Center - Prospect Park
Community Dance + Movement Class @ Prospect Park
Join us in Prospect Park for a FREE Dance and Movement Class led by Sarah Haarmann who is a member of the Mark Moris Dance Group and part of our school community!
With instrument accompaniment Sarah will get dancers of all ages moving their bodies through creative narrative play as we practice singular movements and build a dance sequence collaboratively.
Great for families with children 2-8YOs.
BRING something to sit on (blanket/sheet/towel)
RAIN DATE: Sunday, June 5th 10-11AM
Bollywood Dance Class @ Fort Greene Park
Come celebrate the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Bollywood Dance class led by Gayatri a trained dancer and a member of our school community!
Spring Toy Swap & School Tour @ Rogers
Please bring your gently used books and toys that you are no longer using and pickup some new things to enjoy!
All unclaimed items will be donated to a local family shelter.
If you would like to contribute but aren't available that Saturday, items can be dropped off at Collective Kind 511 Rogers April 25-29th 8-4PM.
Movement Class
Let’s move our bodies together!
We’ll have a family oriented morning of movement that will send you home with ideas to integrate play and movement into your every day. This class is lead by pilates instructor and movement specialist (and school community member!) Sloan who also leads a movement class in our school program.
Please RSVP HERE! Now you’ll get the chance to join for FREE!
WHERE Fort Greene Park (near the playground at Dekalb and Washington)
WHO 2yo+ kids who can move on their own & partner play with adults will be integrated
BRING Something to sit on (blanket/sheet/towel) and a willingness to move and have fun!
In the case of inclement weather class will move to Sunday, March 20th.RSVP HERE
Child Development Workshop @ Rogers — enrolled school families only
Dr. Kayla Wong (she/her) is a school and counseling psychologist. She has worked with a diverse range of populations, including pre-school, elementary and middle school, high school, and college aged students. Dr. Wong is passionate about mental wellness and decolonizing psychology, and has special interests in identity development, and understanding and healing from microaggressions and oppressive experiences. Above all, she is dedicated to raising her young daughter to know joy, freedom, and self-compassion.
“Our kiddos are learning, adapting, and growing, quickly and fiercely. As parents, you’ve also navigated raising your little ones through unique (and sometimes uncertain) times. This workshop will inform how the mission and philosophy of the Collective Kind supports your child’s development and playful learning. Through a community and nature based orientation, in an anti-biased and child-led environment, you will learn about childrens’ daily experiences at Collective Kind. Additionally, we will provide insight on how we establish safety and support development during Covid-19, and how we seek to nurture the individual needs and strengths of each child.”