🌳 Tinkergarten Maryville
- Free trial class before season starts
- Outdoor play-based learning
- Creativity-focused spring season
- Optional Talisman horsemanship add-on (additional fee)
- Scholarships available
Spring 2026: Creativity-focused season! 🎨
If you're looking for something different from the typical indoor classes, Tinkergarten is a fantastic option for getting your little ones outside and learning through play. This is perfect for our Maryville spring weather!
What it is: Tinkergarten connects kids ages 18 months through 8 years to nature through outdoor play-based learning. Each class brings children and caregivers together to sing, dance, play, create, and explore. It's not just "outside time" . there's real learning happening: creativity, empathy, problem-solving, and critical life skills.
The spring season runs from April 7-June 3, 2026, with two class options: - Tuesdays at 10am (10-11am) . includes optional extended play and lunch from 11am-12pm, plus an optional Talisman horsemanship add-on from 12-1pm (additional fee) - Wednesdays at 10:30am (10:30-11:30am)
Why I love it: As a homeschooling mom, I'm always looking for ways to get my kids outside and learning. Tinkergarten does this in a structured, community-focused way. The creativity focus for spring sounds perfect for this time of year when everything's blooming. Plus, the caregiver participation means you're building connections with other families while your kids make friends.
Practical details: - Cost: $170 for the full season (that's about 8 weeks of classes) - Sibling discount: $20 off per additional child . just use code TGSIBLING - Financial help: Full and partial scholarships are available . just email to inquire - Try before you commit: They offer free trial classes before each season (March 31 or April 1 for spring '26)
Pro tip from a mom: Sign up for that free trial! It's a great way to see if the format works for your family before committing to the full season. And if you have multiple kids, definitely use that sibling discount . it adds up!
Location: Classes rotate through various parks around Maryville. You'll get the specific location when you register.
Website: tinkergarten.com/kids-classes/tennessee/maryville or wonderwildoutdoorschool.org
Spring is here . let's get outside! 🌱