"Carmen presented parents and teachers with exactly what we needed most: concrete suggestions and practical support for the bigger and smaller problems that a school encounters."

— Sybille Tezzele-Kramer
Alternative School Founder







"After our phone consultation I felt totally empowered to move forward in the direction of reclaiming my son's education and future. I'm inspired on may different levels to reach into what are his individual needs...emotional, spiritual, social, academic, and more, to help him actualize his own potential and love for learning. Thank you so much. I look forward to talking again and following your great work."

— Dabney Griggs
Mother, Santa Cruz





HELP BRING YOUR SCHOOL TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Consulting For Educators & Parents Pre/K-8

Choose from the topics below for consulting & workshops:

Offering Hands-on Learning Material:

Learn where to buy, how to craft, and how to use hands-on learning materials from Montessori, Froebel, Steiner, Wild, Nikitin and others to teach math, language, spatial thinking and science.

Enriching or Creating Learning Environments:
We help you create custom learning environments for math, language, arts and crafts, educational pretend play and practical skill development.

Enhancing Personal Teaching Style:
Learn to facilitate self-motivated and self-directed learning and use a variety of non-invasive teaching methods which allow for self-correction, self-improvement, personal creativity and solution-finding.

Making Free Play Naturally Educational:
Learn to be a catalyst for the educational and healing forces of free and pretend play.

Examining Each Environment's Limits & Defining Personal Boundaries
:
Find out how you can communicate boundaries efficiently and respectfully. Explore alternatives to punishment and reward-methods.


Consulting is beneficial for...

Home-Schooling Parents who want to boost self-motivated learning at home.

Reggio-Emilia, Montessori and Waldorf Preschools, Pre/K-8 who specialize in intentional self-directed learning and free play.

Waldorf-Schools Pre/K-8 who want to offer Montessori and other hands-on learning materials and periods for self-directed learning.

Montessori-Schools Pre/K-8 who want to offer additional learning and healing opportunities through imaginative and pretend play, and art studios inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.

Staff of After-School Programs who would like to make free play educational, and give home-work help with hands-on learning material.

Parents who would love to offer their children enriched learning opportunities, home-work help and gradual independence.

Child Care Professionals, (Nurses, Nannies, Babysitters) who tend to the basic needs of children.

Family Vacation Resorts that offer high-quality Kid's-programs.

Medical Professionals who work with children such as pediatricians and psychologists providing therapeutic environments for children.



FEES WORLD:


A) Phone Consultations (skype)
- $60/hr; Billed in 15min increments.

B) Workshops outside the S.F. Bay Area
Please request a proposal and estimate per e-mail. Carmen travels regularly to Europe (Italy, Austria), Mexico, and throughout the US.



FEES SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, US:

A) Individual Consultations
For schools $ 150; For private $90.

B) 2hr Group Workshop On Topic Of Your Choice
$250
- Click here for current public schedule.

C) Package "BRINGING YOUR SCHOOL TO THE NEXT LEVEL" (Sample)
Within four weeks:
– Consultations and coaching
– Choosing hands-on materials and enriching environments
– Workshop for teachers on using the new materials and updated environments
$ 2,200

D) Family Package (Sample)
– A consultation per phone or in person
– Enriching the home environment: One afternoon to help you prepare a well-structured, inspiring play and learning environment for your child / children
$ 400

E) Math Tutoring with Hands-on Learning Materials for Children Of All Ages Math curriculum grades 1 to 12
- $70/hr

F) Book Presentations
Book presentation of "The Sacred Child Companion – A Handbook for Child-Centered Education, written by Carmen Gamper.
Available for private booking, events and conferences.
- Usually $20 per person, or $200 per event.

G) Tea and Cookies
Have tea and cookies with Carmen and talk about education, children and the inner child. By appointment, Monday through Friday afternoon at Open Secret Bookstore, San Rafael, Ca.
- FREE

Contact : Carmen@NewLearningCulture.com


"The SACRED CHILD COMPANION"
Handbook for Child-Centered Education
— Carmen Gamper Author / NLC Founder

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