Sophia's Hearth

06/10/2026

There is still time to register for this year's Post graduate course: A Deeper Exploration of the Primitive Reflexes with Jane Swain, Janene Ping, and Robin Swain from July 6 - 9 in person at Sophia's Hearth in Keene, NH.

Visit https://www.sophiashearth.org/summer-courses/reflexes to register and learn more!

In this course you will explore:

✨the spatial nature of the primitive reflexes, how to identify how a child is living in their space, and how to offer a child opportunities to balance out their spatial gestalt.

✨ways to test the primitive reflexes for first grade readiness.

✨skills to support the child's reactive and impulsive behavior patterns.

The course also includes veil painting.

Alum of Sophia's Hearth receive a discount. Email [email protected] for more info.

05/29/2026

✨In one month!✨

Join us at Sophia's Hearth in Keene, NH for a wonderful introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education from June 29 - July 3.

This week is for anyone interested in learning more about Waldorf Early Childhood Education - Parents, Teachers. Assistant Teachers, Nannies.

Learn more and register by visiting http://sophiashearth.org/summercourse/listing

05/22/2026

Join us at Sophia's Hearth in Keene, NH this summer for Child Development 1.

This popular course dives deeply into the first three years and the profound human capacities that emerge during this time.

With a combination of lecture, discussion, experiential activity, and artistic work, this course provides the foundation for caring for children from birth to three (and beyond).

Sophia's Hearth is the only Teacher Education center in the US that offers a Birth to Three certificate.

Child Development 1 is the starting point of the birth to three certificate.

Learn more about this incredible course by visiting http://sophiashearth.org/summercourse/listing and clicking on Child Development 1.

05/21/2026

Calling all expectant parents in the Keene, NH area!

Join our new parenting group for expectant parents.

Learn the basics, connect with community, and find a group to support you as you welcome a new baby.

New session begins next Wednesday, May 27th!

Sliding scale pricing available!

Learn more and register by visiting http://sophiashearth.org/joyfulbeginnings

05/12/2026

Check out this article from Parent Express about our new parenting class, Joyful Beginnings!
https://www.keenesentinel.com/parent_express/new-sophias-hearth-class-covers-parenting-basics/article_d066124e-6ed5-5614-9a79-fd4db3447718.html

Our next session begins on May 27th.
Four Wednesday Evenings from 6 - 8 pm
in person at Sophia's Hearth

May 27th
June 3rd
June 10th
and June 17th

$199 for the entire session with sliding scale pricing available.

Visit http://sophiashearth.org/joyfulbeginnings to learn more and register today!

First babies arrive with a lot of questions, and we’ve all heard the saying that they don’t come with a manual for new parents. While oftentimes new parents have had

05/08/2026

Watch our Garden Grow!

This Spring, we are tending our garden and watching it grow.

With your help, we will:
*Improve the garden and native landscaping.
*Build natural shade structures and improving sand play areas
*Restore our field for Teacher Education and community gatherings
*Repair the driveway and parking lot, so everyone can arrive safely in all weather conditions.

Visit http://givebutter.com/sophiashearth2026 and donate today. Gifts of all sizes will help our garden grow!

Thank you!

04/24/2026

It's time to register for Summer Courses!

This year we will be offering:
⭐Child Development 1
⭐Child Development 2
⭐Introductory Course in Waldorf Education
⭐Post Grad: A Deeper Exploration of the Primitive Reflexes

To learn more and register, visit: http://sophiashearth.org/teachers/summer

04/02/2026

Ready to earn your Waldorf Early Childhood Certificate? Discover the Sophia's Hearth difference.

Our birth to seven certificate option includes a WECAN recognized birth to three certificate that's embedded in the birth to seven course material.

Birth to three is the foundation. Build your foundation by studying at Sophia's Hearth!

You can join our birth to three OR birth to seven certificate program. New cohort forming now, begins in June!

Learn more by visiting http://sophiashearth.org/teachers/certificates

03/07/2026

👑Join us for this online biography workshop with Kathleen Bowen that focuses on fairy tales. 💫 Saturday, March 28th from 10 am - 1 pm ET.

We all know that fairy tales serve children...but how do they serve adults? Explore this question through artistic exercises and conversation.

Biography work is an ongoing exploration and dialogue between ourselves and our lives. Come to understand children's needs by reflecting on our own childhood. A growing self-understanding arises to bring warmth, openness and interest into our relationships and work lives.

Register by visiting http://sophiashearth.org/teworkshops/fairytales

02/27/2026

Begins Monday! There are still a few spots remaining. Register today by visiting https://www.sophiashearth.org/joyfulbeginnings