TINKERGARTEN FOR FAMILIES
Weekly lessons to help kids develop a critical skill each season.
Earn badges to celebrate your child's progress.
Easy for parents with step-by-step guides and resources.
Join a class guided by a Tinkergarten teacher near you.
Find a Local TeacherWEEKLY LESSONS
Weekly video lessons, printable resources and more help kids ages 1½ to 8 learn skills and connect to the natural world.
Get the First Lesson FreeLEARN SKILLS + EARN BADGES
Kids develop an essential skill in each series. When they complete a series, they receive a one-of-a-kind skill badge in the mail. Get started and earn all 8 badges!
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EASY FOR GROWN UPS
Our expert-designed lessons make setting up playful, outdoor learning experiences easy. Each lesson is fun for kids to watch and full of step-by-step guidance for grown ups.
Choose to do Tinkergarten on your own with your kids, or join a class guided by a local Tinkergarten teacher. Either way, it's the same expert-designed, research-based and irresistibly fun curriculum!
Tinkergarten on your own
Get weekly on demand video lessons each season, plus printables, resources, and a one-of-a-kind skill badge in the mail!
Learn with a local teacher
Join a class or program guided by a Tinkergarten Teacher near you.
Find a Local TeacherTEACH TINKERGARTEN
Be trained like a pro! Get access to comprehensive teacher training, curriculum, and exclusive access to a vibrant online professional teacher community. Whether you want to bring it to families in your community or level up at home, we’ve got a teacher plan for you.
See Tinkergarten for TeachersOur Celebrate with Nature series is designed to help kids add a bit of nature and joy to whatever they celebrate. It's a special series of lessons for a special time of year!
Can siblings join in the fun?
Yes! Tinkergarten Home is designed for families with children aged 2-8. There is no limit to the number of siblings who can participate–it's still just $9 per month per family (or $99 per year).
How long does a Tinkergarten Home lesson last?
Each lesson is designed to facilitate play & learning for an entire week. Lessons begin with a 10 to 15 minute video that includes songs, rituals and an “invitation” designed to inspire kids to get outside and play. After the initial lesson, reference your Lesson page for printable resources, activities and more to keep the play going all week long!
What do I need to have on hand for each lesson?
Each lesson uses materials families typically have on hand or can find in any simple greenspace. Some examples include bowls, water, string or dirt. We provide alternatives, too, just in case a particular everyday material is hard to find when you need it. Once you subscribe, you'll be able find a list of suggested items you’ll use with each lesson in your Tinkergarten dashboard.
Each of the nine lessons will contain instructions for which everyday items you will need to kick off and support learning. Examples of those items are things like dirt, water, bowls, or string.
At the end of each season, we’ll also automatically mail you an iron-on badge that celebrates completion of that curriculum series and progress towards the focus skill.
What if I want extra badges for additional siblings?
Each subscription automatically includes 1 badge. If you would like additional badges for additional Explorers, they can be purchased from the Tinkergarten Gear Store.
What are the Tinkergarten Home policies?
Check out this handy FAQ for a full list of policies.