The Wonderful World Of Healing Plants : Sep. (Fri) Grades 1st-5th
Summary: The Wonderful World of Healing Plants - Herbal Medicine for Children. In this hands-on class, students will build an apothecary of herbs that are safe for children, easily prepared, and useful for common ailments. Each week we’ll explore the herb of the week, noting its family, energetics, taste, properties and uses. We’ll create herbal remedies or recipes each week. We’ll also plan an herbal kitchen garden. We’ll use Rosemary Gladstar’s book Herbal Medicine for Children as a guide. Families are encouraged but not required to purchase this book. Ages 6-10. *This registration is for the month of September only.
Topics for the upcoming Minths
- September: Foundations - herbal energetics and taste, herb families, and basic herbal preparations
- October: Herbal cold care
- November: Herbs for the immune system
- December: Holiday Edition - herbal gifts
Class Details
Instructor: Amy T.
Subject: Science, Health
Grades: 1st-5th
Start Date: September 5, 2025
Meeting Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Meeting Day: Friday
Meeting Dates: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
Cost: $100
Minimum Number of Students: 4
Maximum Number of Students: 8
Location: Instructor's Home (students will receive address upon registering)
About the Instructor
Amy majored in Economics and minored in French at the University of California, Berkeley. She later earned her K-8 teaching credential in California at CSU Hayward. She homeschooled two of her three children through eighth grade and one all the way through high school. She previously served as an instructor for high school math, French and health/herbal remedies at Ecclesia Classes and this is her fourth year tutoring with Home School Coaches. Before having children, Amy taught middle school math, language arts and social studies at both public and private schools for four years and carried her K-8 teaching credential in California. Amy’s three favorite subjects are Math, French, and Dance. She also loves running, herbal remedies, journaling, and gardening.
Pods in the Park Policy
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- I understand that in the event of inclement weather, I will be notified of the cancellation by 9AM via email. Your instructor will inform you if the class will be held online or postponed to another date.
- I understand that there are not make-ups if my child is absent for a class.
- I understand that Pods in the Park is NOT a drop-off program. Parents or guardians must stay on site for the entire duration of the class. Parents may inform the instructor if another parent or guardian will be overseeing their child in case they have to leave.
- In the case that the Health Department sets mandates in regards to public meetings, we will update our policy to be in line with those mandates