Curriculum, training, and support to teach in your community or classroom.
Engaging, fun lessons that spark hours of outdoor play anytime, anywhere.
Trust our research-based program, created by educators, loved by kids.
Join our national movement of educators and parents committed to outdoor play.
Our dynamic curriculum and community makes purposeful outdoor play doable for every teacher, every family and every kid with benefits that last a lifetime.
At Tinkergarten, we help children develop a foundation in 8 essential skills, focusing on one each series. The learning builds one series to the next, and kids can earn a badge for every one they complete. See what we’re learning in our current and next series.
Whether you want to use Tinkergarten with your own kids or you want to teach Tinkergarten to others, we’ve got the way for you to Tinkergarten!
Teach Tinkergarten in a community or classroom setting!
Curriculum—10 lessons/series (for ages 1.5 to 8), a new series each season
Teacher training and resources to launch and grow your program
Listing on tinkergarten.com and marketing promotion
Peer learning in our vibrant TG Teacher Forums
Email support from our team of expert support specialists
Teach Tinkergarten in a community or classroom setting!
Tinkergarten, anytime, anywhere.
9 video lessons to learn at your child’s pace.
Designed for ages 2 to 8 years old.
Additional activities and resources to keep learning all week long.
Why & How content to help you support your child.
Lesson map & badge to track and celebrate progress.
After more than 30 seasons, the data shows our impact on kids and families.
of families spend more
time outdoors.
of kids show improved ability to focus their attention.
of kids play independently more often and for longer.
of caregivers feel better prepared to engage their child in playful learning.
Start tinkering now by trying out a free lesson in the format that fits you!
Expert-designed activities families & teachers can use to weave a bit more purposeful outdoor play into every day.
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