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What will you and your child learn in RIE class?
RIE classes have a very flexible structure and in many ways, each class unfolds differently.

Children get the opportunity to explore, play and interact for 90 minutes each week. The group stays consistent with the same children and parents, so families and children get to know each other and build friendships.

The format of the class allows for the following:

Freedom to explore supports intrinsic motivation. What is it mean for you: your child will enjoy learning, will want to figure out and problem solve, a lot less nagging, forcing, convincing, and motivating on your part.

Freedom to move supports safety, gross motor, and fine motor skills. What is it mean for you: children will be able to estimate risk – and stop if they are not ready to do something, they will move with grace and believe in themselves, and develop self-esteem.

Open-ended play supports critical thinking and learning. What it means for you: your child will be able to think out of the box. He will be not only able to repeat what he learned but also shared his own opinion. Higher-level thinking skills will be needed letter in school and college.

Sensitive observation creates a better connection between you and your child because you will learn unique information about your child, leading to greater awareness and understanding.

Topics for adult discussion often include:

  • What to expect at each age/stage of development
  • What children learn through play
  • Balancing your own needs with your child’s
  • Establishing clear and consistent limits
  • Learn about Magda Gerber’s respectful Educaring® Approach
  • How to make the most of the time you spend with your child

Embrace your child’s true nature — join our fun classes and learn to see your baby with new eyes!

Welcome to class – this is what you will see when you enter!!

Class Calendar

Pasadena RIE studio classes
  • Monday  9:30 am -11:00 am Coming soon
  • Monday 12:30 am – 2:00 pm Coming soon
  • Tuesday 9:30 am Toddlers
  • Tuesday 12:30 pm Coming soon
  • Saturday 9:30 am Toddlers
  • Saturday 12:30 pm Babies
  • Saturday 3:30 pm Coming soon

Our location is 975 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91107

Online classes
  • Sunday class 9:30 – 10:30 am Babies Coming Soon
  • Sunday class 11:30 – 12:30 pm – Toddlers
  • Friday class 9:30 – 10:30 am – Young Toddlers

                     

For more information, please email [email protected]

Classes

What will you and your child learn in RIE class?

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Kira is a wonderful teacher - I learned so much from her in the parent infant classes. She is very knowledgeable and her perspective is always enlightening and fair to the parent and the child. The RIE approach has helped me so much to better understand what my child needs and how to respond and having experts like Kira guide me further has allowed me to practice at a deeper level. Thank you Kira and for all the wonderful work you do!
Divya Singh, 2021
Thank you for being here with me as exciting and nervous new parents. I feel a deep relaxation after our Sunday discussion, I think it is because of the clarity and confidence I have received. I am deeply grateful to have such wise resources and knowing I am supported. Over these discussions, I think parenting the child really starts with how to be a proper person myself. Or more I learned how to respect my child, I learned how to respect myself.
Qing Shi, 2021
Kira is an amazing teacher and educator. She is very professional and compassionate. Her level of understanding children and relating to children is the highest I’ve seen. Kira has valuable advice in all aspects of parenting and kids’ behaviors. Kira is an invaluable resource and an amazing person.
Alexandra Shef, 2021
I have come to Kira many times for guidance on how to approach challenging situations with my toddler. Kira always offers loving and patient advice. It is clear to me that she is thoughtful about the specifics of my child and doesn't just give blanket advice. Whenever we reset and use Kira's interventions we see results. Thank you Kira for helping me to be the best parent I can be!
Katie Pfeffer, 2021
Our family had a wonderful experience with Teacher Kira! We started attending her class when our daughter was 5 months old and once she graduated, at 2 years old, we asked Teacher Kira to keep meeting outdoors because we were extremely happy and did not want to end our class! Kira is a wonderful person and an amazing teacher, who listens, understands, and relates to parents' challenges without shaming or saying what you are supposed to do.
Sabina Zonno, 2021

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Parent-Infant Guidance™

Visit us at www.RIEpasadena.org
or contact Melissa Coyne at 
[email protected]

or call me (626) 241-2419 to learn more.

Facilitated by a RIE® Associate, small groups of parents and babies come together in a relaxing, infant-friendly environment to make friends and enjoy learning together.

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