Author: Brin Hamilton

Valentines DayValentine’s Day is a special day here at The Garden! Each child decorates a large personal Valentine envelope that will hang on the wall along the brick path to receive valentines and "mail" Valentines for each of their classmates!As in all things Garden, we love the children to have hands on experiences and so encourage children to create their ...

Bulletin Board Events, opportunities and resources for our Garden community. Camp Tree CircleLed by Teacher Emily on our six acres of beautiful forested land here at The Children's Garden, this camp capitalizes on the children's natural curiosity, inquiry and love of play to lead our group though the week. Session 1 ...

Parent Night Out Is Back!Saturday, January 31 | 5:00 PM | Big Block Brewery, SammamishWe’re kicking off the new year with a well-deserved evening just for parents! Join us at Big Block Brewery in Sammamish which offers a welcoming taproom with something for everyone—whether you prefer a craft beer, a non-alcoholic drink, or a quick bite to nibble on. And if yo...

Bulletin Board Events, opportunities and resources for our Garden community. NEW! Parent PortalWe're excited to offer you a one stop page for all things Garden!Current Garden Families can visit our private password protected Parent Portal page on our Children's Garden website using password MyGarden24-25!  ...

Table of Contents Parent Education at The Children's Garden Our legal name, Issaquah Valley Family Education, reflects a core value of our school: learning is for children and families alike. From staff-led informational meetings to online parent classes, coming together with our Garden community to share experiences, compare notes, ask questions, and build m...

Saturday, February 86-10 pm at Teacher Donna'sJoin hosts Donna and Brin for an unforgettable Garden Galentine’s Day fundraiser, celebrating the most amazing women they know!Get ready for a memorable mom’s night out filled with laughter, love, and relaxation.Cozy up in your comfy pajamas and enjoy an evening of drinks, dining, and mingling. It’s the perfect way...

Bulletin Board Events, opportunities and resources for our Garden community. Galentine's Fundraiser Saturday, February 8 6-10 pm at Teacher Donna's Join hosts Donna and Brin for an unforgettable Garden Galentine’s Day fundraiser, celebrating the most amazing women they know! Get more info and sign up on our Galentine's fundraiser page. Galentine's Fundraiser Page ...

We're so excited to share all the progress your child has made since the beginning of the year, discuss your thoughts and and answer your questions.For our conferences, parents meet with teachers via Zoom during their child's class time. We will not be holding class during conference time. The teachers will assign which of them gets to meet with each family. T...

No Bad Kids Master Course Discipline without Shame with Janet Lansbury As part of our commitment to Parent Education, our parent education committee has researched courses based on your interests and is excited to announce they've set up a 50% discount for the online course: No Bad Kids Master Course  and plan to hold a Garden discussion group in the spring. We want to en...