play and explore at the Punk Philosophers' Garage cafe

an Alternative Learning Environment

“Classes” for School Aged Kids in 8 Week Seasons

And good things for babies and grown ups too!

Supportive, Fun, Revolutionary

THE RICHNESS OF THE POSSIBLE MAKES THE PRESENT ALL THE MORE PRECIOUS
-Loris Malaguzzi

Do we NEED our kids to spend so much time in authoritarian environments? Or are we doing something because we’ve been told it’s important and forgot to ask what happens as a result.

Today’s political world is a direct result of us doing schooling in this way. It’s Not developmentally aligned, but it does achieve the goals of business moguls from Rockefeller to today.

Sure, we may be ACCUSTOMED to “learning” that looks like school, desks, busy weeks, hard work, stress and grades…

Human Development research tells a very different story.

So, after you learn that human development research shows play, song, and imagination make far better teachers, will you keep doing it the “normal” way?

Is there a balance where imagination and creative time are upheld like THEY are important things?

Can we value ourselves, each other, and others and slow down enough to support healthy nervous systems?

This not a normal space. On purpose.

Current Offerings

Winter Season: January 4- February 28
Spring Season: March 30- May 24

For those who suspect there’s more that our kids (and our inner kid!) deserve, join us Punk Philosophers! We’re doing things differently on purpose as the change we’re wishing to see in the world.

Imagine
a space where artistic tools are within reach,
and friends are inspiration.

ART and Play

for School Aged Kids 5-15

Try Atelier Time Woo!, Atelier Time Shh or Theater Club! Check “Seasonal Classes” in the menu to see these and other classes.

Outside the Box Academics

for School Aged Kids 5-15

Try Math Art and Games or Storytellers Project! Also found in the menu through “Seasonal Classes.”

Little Kiddos and Music

for Littles Ages 0-2 or 2-6

music fills the air, along with the smell of coffee and tea because grown ups take a load off while kids learn and play through music

Adults Need Support Too

Reach out and connect! Attend an adult class, bring me in for a professional development training, or make an appointment for another form of support.

Living History

Reggio Emilia inspired

It is not a fairy tale but a true story.

Not long ago and not far away, a country full of people not unlike us found their lives had been destroyed by war and the violence of fascism.

As the people of a small village collected the bricks that used to be the buildings that made their community, they wondered together. “How can we prevent this from ever happening again?”

They decided together to focus on meeting the needs of the youngest and smallest in the community. They were resolved to teach the children in a way that wouldn’t allow such fascist harm to repeat.

Since then, the Reggio Emilia schools are internationally revered as exemplary, human development aligned, teaching programs.

We are worthy of learning environments that change the world for the better.

The classes offered At PPGC are inspired by 20 years of experience working for children and families, Reggio Emilia Philosophy’s example, and human development research. They are designed to support the parts of healthy development that are too often neglected.

Classes for Adults

Age :

anyone

WHEN :

WHERE:

Zoom

Teaching & Parenting

Age :

any

WHEN :

appointment

WHERE:

zoom or in person

Atelier Time (Art) Shh

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Tuesday and Thursday Mornings anytime between 9:30-12 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Atelier Time (Art) Woo!

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons anytime between 3:00-5:30 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Math Art & Games

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Friday Mornings anytime between 9:30-12 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Sing Along for Littles AND Their Grown Ups

Age :

0-2 and 2-6 (you can also message me about age accommodations)

WHEN :

Saturday Mornings: Ages 0-2: anytime between 9-10 and Ages 2-6: anytime between 10:30-11:30 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Storyteller’s Project (Writing)

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Monday Afternoons anytime between 3:00-5:30 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Theater Club

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Wednesday Afternoons anytime between 2:00-6:00 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Classes for Adults

Age :

anyone

WHEN :

WHERE:

Zoom

Teaching & Parenting

Age :

any

WHEN :

appointment

WHERE:

zoom or in person

Atelier Time (Art) Shh

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Tuesday and Thursday Mornings anytime between 9:30-12 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Atelier Time (Art) Woo!

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons anytime between 3:00-5:30 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Math Art & Games

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Friday Mornings anytime between 9:30-12 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Sing Along for Littles AND Their Grown Ups

Age :

0-2 and 2-6 (you can also message me about age accommodations)

WHEN :

Saturday Mornings: Ages 0-2: anytime between 9-10 and Ages 2-6: anytime between 10:30-11:30 from Jan 5-Feb 28

play and explore at the Punk Philosophers' Garage cafean Alternative Learning Environment

THE RICHNESS OF THE POSSIBLE MAKES THE PRESENT ALL THE MORE PRECIOUS-Loris Malaguzzi

Current OfferingsWinter Season: January 4- February 28Spring Season: March 30- May 24

Imagine a space where artistic tools are within reach, and friends are inspiration.

ART and Play

for School Aged Kids 5-15

Outside the Box Academics

for School Aged Kids 5-15

Little Kiddos and Music

for Littles Ages 0-2 or 2-6

Adults Need Support Too

Living History

Reggio Emilia inspired

The classes offered At PPGC are inspired by 20 years of experience working for children and families​, Reggio Emilia Philosophy’s example, and human development research. They are designed to support the parts of healthy development that are too often neglected.

Age :

anyone

WHEN :

WHERE:

Zoom

Age :

any

WHEN :

appointment

WHERE:

zoom or in person

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Tuesday and Thursday Mornings anytime between 9:30-12 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons anytime between 3:00-5:30 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Friday Mornings anytime between 9:30-12 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Age :

0-2 and 2-6 (you can also message me about age accommodations)

WHEN :

Saturday Mornings: Ages 0-2: anytime between 9-10 and Ages 2-6: anytime between 10:30-11:30 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Monday Afternoons anytime between 3:00-5:30 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Wednesday Afternoons anytime between 2:00-6:00 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Age :

anyone

WHEN :

WHERE:

Zoom

Age :

any

WHEN :

appointment

WHERE:

zoom or in person

Age :

5-15

WHEN :

Tuesday and Thursday Mornings anytime between 9:30-12 from Jan 5-Feb 28

WHERE:

1528 East 19th Street Oakland (mostly outside/ covered)

Age :

5-15

play and explore at the Punk Philosophers' Garage cafe

an Alternative Learning Environment

THE RICHNESS OF THE POSSIBLE MAKES THE PRESENT ALL THE MORE PRECIOUS
-Loris Malaguzzi

Current Offerings

Winter Season: January 4- February 28
Spring Season: March 30- May 24

Imagine
a space where artistic tools are within reach,
and friends are inspiration.

The classes offered At PPGC are inspired by 20 years of experience working for children and families, Reggio Emilia Philosophy’s example, and human development research. They are designed to support the parts of healthy development that are too often neglected.