Growing Together, gentle beginnings and Waldorf Family Class for Toddlers and their Caregivers.

Growing Together is a thoughtfully designed program welcoming children ages birth to 5 and their caregiver into a non-separating environment. In our spaces, all are welcome from grandparents to godparents, mothers, fathers, parents, and nannies. You will be invited into our beautiful classroom, a sanctuary from the bustle of everyday life, and you will experience nurturing rhythms, purposeful movement and songs, nourishing snacks (for Saplings and Blossoms), and facilitated conversation to guide you as you grow as a parent/caregiver while remaining connected to the present moment. 

Please select the class that meets the age of your oldest registered child. Younger siblings are always welcome. Siblings under 16 months are considered lap babies. 

Growing Together

Fencing Materials
Fencing Materials
$10.00
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Raspberry Cane
Raspberry Cane
$20.00
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Orchard Expansion
Orchard Expansion
$75.00
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Garden Labs: Worm Composting Bin
Garden Labs: Worm Composting Bin
$250.00
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Early Childhood Cottage Garden Mulch
Early Childhood Cottage Garden Mulch
$10.00
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Veggie Plants:  Birch Tree Classroom Garden
Veggie Plants: Birch Tree Classroom Garden
$25.00
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Veggie Plants:  Cedar Tree Classroom Garden
Veggie Plants: Cedar Tree Classroom Garden
$25.00
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Veggie Plants:  Oak Tree Classroom Garden
Veggie Plants: Oak Tree Classroom Garden
$25.00
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Veggie Plants: Willow Room Classroom Garden
Veggie Plants: Willow Room Classroom Garden
$25.00
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Garden Soil
Garden Soil
$10.00
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Early Childhood Garden Wagons (Four Needed)
Early Childhood Garden Wagons (Four Needed)
$125.00
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Early Childhood Gardening Tools
Early Childhood Gardening Tools
$20.00
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Marigold, Disco Mix - 4-pack
Marigold, Disco Mix - 4-pack
$6.50
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Cosmos Versailles Mix - 4-pack
Cosmos Versailles Mix - 4-pack
$6.50
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Calendula - 4-pack
Calendula - 4-pack
$6.50
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Eggplant - 3.5" pot
Eggplant - 3.5" pot
$5.00
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Cucumber, Slicing- 3.5" pot
Cucumber, Slicing- 3.5" pot
$5.00
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Cucumber, Pickling - 3.5" pot
Cucumber, Pickling - 3.5" pot
$5.00
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Collard Green - 4-pack
Collard Green - 4-pack
$6.50
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Chard, Rainbow - 4-pack
Chard, Rainbow - 4-pack
$6.50
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Cauliflower, White - 4-pack
Cauliflower, White - 4-pack
$6.50
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Cabbage, Red + Green Mix - 4-pack
Cabbage, Red + Green Mix - 4-pack
$6.50
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Brussels Sprouts - 4-pack
Brussels Sprouts - 4-pack
$6.50
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Broccoli - 4-pack
Broccoli - 4-pack
$6.50
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Beets, Gold + Red - 4-pack
Beets, Gold + Red - 4-pack
$6.50
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Pole Beans - 2.5" pot
Pole Beans - 2.5" pot
$4.00
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Bush Beans - 3" pot
Bush Beans - 3" pot
$4.00
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Arugula - 4-pack
Arugula - 4-pack
$6.50
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2025 May Faire Tee (Youth)
2025 May Faire Tee (Youth)
$20.00
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2025 May Faire Tee (Toddler+Kinder)
2025 May Faire Tee (Toddler+Kinder)
$15.00
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May Faire 2025 Tee (Adults)
May Faire 2025 Tee (Adults)
$25.00
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Summer Growing Together: Ages 1-5, June 23 - July 28
Summer Growing Together: Ages 1-5, June 23 - July 28
$257.00
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Sponsor May Faire 2025
Sponsor May Faire 2025
from $100.00
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Grades Camp Week 6 Fruits of the Garden (Pickles and Jam) : July 28-August 1
Grades Camp Week 6 Fruits of the Garden (Pickles and Jam) : July 28-August 1
$429.00
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Grades Camp Week 5 A Trip Around the World : July 21-July 25
Grades Camp Week 5 A Trip Around the World : July 21-July 25
$429.00
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Grades Camp Week 4 Gnomes and Fairies : July 14-July 18
Grades Camp Week 4 Gnomes and Fairies : July 14-July 18
$429.00
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Grades Camp Week 3 Bread & Butter : July 7-July 11
Grades Camp Week 3 Bread & Butter : July 7-July 11
$429.00
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Grades Camp Week 2 Book Arts: June 23-27
Grades Camp Week 2 Book Arts: June 23-27
$429.00
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Grades Camp Week 1 Puppets: June 16-June 20
Grades Camp Week 1 Puppets: June 16-June 20
$429.00
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Kindergarten Camp Week 6 Flower Power: July 28-August 1
from $219.00
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Kindergarten Camp Week 5 Yarn, String & Shoe Tying!: July 21-25
Kindergarten Camp Week 5 Yarn, String & Shoe Tying!: July 21-25
from $219.00
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Kindergarten Camp Week 4 All Things Flight! July 14-18
Kindergarten Camp Week 4 All Things Flight! July 14-18
from $219.00
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Kindergarten Camp Week 3 Water Works: July 7-11
Kindergarten Camp Week 3 Water Works: July 7-11
from $219.00
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Kindergarten Camp Week 2 Forest Friends: June 23-27
Kindergarten Camp Week 2 Forest Friends: June 23-27
from $219.00
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Kindergarten Camp Week 1 Summer Sun: June 16-20
Kindergarten Camp Week 1 Summer Sun: June 16-20
from $219.00
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Preschool Camp Week 6: July 28-August 1
Preschool Camp Week 6: July 28-August 1
from $219.00
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Preschool Camp Week 5: July 21-July 25
from $219.00
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Preschool Camp Week 4: July 14-July 18
Preschool Camp Week 4: July 14-July 18
from $219.00
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Preschool Camp Week 3: July 7-July 11
Preschool Camp Week 3: July 7-July 11
from $219.00
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Preschool Camp Week 2: June 23-27
Preschool Camp Week 2: June 23-27
from $219.00
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Heart and Hands Garment Repair: Darning Class
Heart and Hands Garment Repair: Darning Class
$45.00
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MWS Youth Fleece Crew Neck
MWS Youth Fleece Crew Neck
$35.00
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Kinder Fleece Sweatshirts - Mint & Lavender!
$25.00
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Preschool Camp Week 1: June 16-20
Preschool Camp Week 1: June 16-20
from $219.00
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MWS Hooded Sweatshirt - Adult
MWS Hooded Sweatshirt - Adult
$45.00
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Monthly Parent Evenings: 7:30-9pm
Monthly Parent Evenings: 7:30-9pm
$35.00
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Heart and Hands Community Gathering: Sound Bath & Tea with Ms. Shay, January 29
Heart and Hands Community Gathering: Sound Bath & Tea with Ms. Shay, January 29
$5.00
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Free Range Since 1981 MWS Crewneck Sweatshirt
Free Range Since 1981 MWS Crewneck Sweatshirt
$50.00
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Candle Making and Crafts with Beatty Stone Farm: November 6th 5:30-7pm
Candle Making and Crafts with Beatty Stone Farm: November 6th 5:30-7pm
$30.00
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Evening Sessions: 1-5 year olds
Evening Sessions: 1-5 year olds
$210.00
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Roots: Birth to 12 Months 9-10am
Roots: Birth to 12 Months 9-10am
$147.00
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Berries: 2.5-5 Years Old
Berries: 2.5-5 Years Old
from $300.00
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Saplings: 12 Months - 36 Months
Saplings: 12 Months - 36 Months
from $300.00
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Scholarship Fund Donation
Scholarship Fund Donation
$50.00
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Growing Together Lead Teacher: Emily Barstad

Emily graduated from UW- Eau Claire with an undergraduate degree in English Technical Writing, and she went on to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to complete her Master’s in Family Education with a license to teach Parent Education. Emily worked in the public school setting as an ECFE Parent Educator. Then, in 2020, she decided to step aside from her teaching position to homeschool her oldest daughter and pursue her art business. After some time painting and “road-schooling,” exploring 9 national parks with her family, she found her way to the Minnesota Waldorf School where she now facilitates the Growing Together program. She is also in the process of completing her Extra Lesson training through Waldorf Learning Support.

In addition to her schooling, Emily has held several positions supporting young children including summer camps, nannying, proctoring, and literacy support work. Emily is also a mother to three young children who all attend the Minnesota Waldorf School. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time outside with her family, especially gardening, hiking, and basking in sunlight. Emily is an avid reader, enjoys traveling and painting, and she loves to connect with other humans.

Questions about Growing Together?
Please contact ebarstad@mnwaldorf.org.