Press
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Hiking Thru Life Podcast March 13, 2022 –– Podcast Episode #95 Tinkergarten with Meghan Fitzgerald
Forbes March 3, 2022 –– The Child Care Crisis: Innovations To The Rescue
The Intellectual People Podcast March 1, 2022 –– How to Get Your Child Off Their Device
The Toddler Purgatory Podcast February February 1, 2022 –– Getting Kids Outside, Is it Really Worth it?
Outside Online December 3, 2021 — My Kids Need the Outdoors, and I Need Help Giving It to Them
Hiking Thru Life Podcast March 13, 2022 –– Podcast Episode #95 Tinkergarten with Meghan Fitzgerald
Forbes March 3, 2022 –– The Child Care Crisis: Innovations To The Rescue
The Intellectual People Podcast March 1, 2022 –– How to Get Your Child Off Their Device
The Toddler Purgatory Podcast February February 1, 2022 –– Getting Kids Outside, Is it Really Worth it?
Outside Online December 3, 2021 — My Kids Need the Outdoors, and I Need Help Giving It to Them
Tinybeans October 28, 2021 –– Want to Make Halloween Safe & Sweet? Think like a Kid
Tinybeans September 28, 2021 –– 7 Reasons Outdoor Play Is Important for Kids
Not Just Cute Podcast September 16, 2021 –– Episode 46: The Power of Nature Play (with Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten)
National Geographic September 10, 2021 — Shh … How a Little Silence Can Go a Long Way for Kids’ Mental Health
Tinybeans September 28, 2021 –– 7 Reasons Outdoor Play Is Important for Kids
Not Just Cute Podcast September 16, 2021 –– Episode 46: The Power of Nature Play (with Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten)
National Geographic September 10, 2021 — Shh … How a Little Silence Can Go a Long Way for Kids’ Mental Health
Tinybeans September 9, 2021 –– If Your Kids are Anxious about Back to School & How to Help
HiMama The Preschool Podcast August 24, 2021 – The Impact of Nature Play on Early Development
Mic August 23, 2021 – How to Keep People's Attention in a Meeting, According to Kindergarten Teachers
MarketWatch August 18, 2021 –– ‘When I go to the playground, my older son loves to try to interact with kids — and he doesn’t really know how’
TODAY August 17, 2021 –– 101 Free Resources for Home-schooling During COVID-19
Tinybeans August 17, 2021 –– Easy Play Projects That Get Kids to Play All Day
Play. Learn. Thrive. Podcast July 16, 2021 –– Why Does Playing Outside Help Kids Learn?
Tinybeans June 26, 2021 –– 24 Free (or Super Cheap) National Summer Programs for Kids
PRWeb May 26, 2021 — Tinkergarten Summer Class Series Now Open for Enrollment
HiMama The Preschool Podcast August 24, 2021 – The Impact of Nature Play on Early Development
Mic August 23, 2021 – How to Keep People's Attention in a Meeting, According to Kindergarten Teachers
MarketWatch August 18, 2021 –– ‘When I go to the playground, my older son loves to try to interact with kids — and he doesn’t really know how’
TODAY August 17, 2021 –– 101 Free Resources for Home-schooling During COVID-19
Tinybeans August 17, 2021 –– Easy Play Projects That Get Kids to Play All Day
Play. Learn. Thrive. Podcast July 16, 2021 –– Why Does Playing Outside Help Kids Learn?
Tinybeans June 26, 2021 –– 24 Free (or Super Cheap) National Summer Programs for Kids
PRWeb May 26, 2021 — Tinkergarten Summer Class Series Now Open for Enrollment
Parent Magazine May 7, 2021 — 4 Messy Crafts Your Kid Will Love (and Are Actually Really Great For Their Brain)
HuffPost October 1, 2020 — How To Help Shy And Introverted Kids With Remote Learning
Whole 30 September 4, 2020 — How Parents Can Best Prepare for the School Year
Education Next September 2, 2020 — The Rapid Rise of Pandemic Pods
Scary Mommy September 1, 2020 — From A Tinkergarten Teacher: How To Find Your Peace With Screen Time
Yahoo September 1, 2020 From A Tinkergarten Teacher: How To Find Your Peace With Screen Time
Motherly August 18, 2020 To families starting school: This year isn’t ideal, but let’s make the best of it
CNN Aug 11, 2020 — Back to school: 7 ways to win at online learning
Motherly August 10, 2020 Kids need to play together outside—here's how to do it safely
Motherly August 10, 2020 Preschoolers *can* wear masks all day—here’s how
Bump Club & Beyond July 6, 2020 — BCB Mom IRL: Meghan Fitzgerald, Founder of Tinkergarten
TODAY July 6, 2020 — Free summer camp resources to help your kids through quarantine
The Washington Post June 17 2020 — The ultimate parents’ guide to summer activity resources
PR Newswire June 15, 2020 — Tinkergarten Announces New Summer Programming With Camp Tinkergarten
New York Magazine May 29, 2020 — The Best Online Classes for Kids
Business Insider May 1, 2020 — With no last day of school, kids will need help with closure — here's what experts say parents should do
The Washington Post April 8, 2020 — My husband’s at home with 3 boys, and coronavirus cabin fever is setting in. How can I help?
Quartz April 6, 2020 — A support guide for parents raising babies and toddlers through the coronavirus crisis
The Washington Post April 1, 2020 — On Parenting: Meghan Leahy took your questions
Quartz March 20, 2020 — We are all teachers now: resources for parents and kids cooped up at home
Northwestern Mutual March 20, 2020 — 5 Fun Things Your Family Can Do Together While You’re Social Distancing
Bump Club and Beyond March 18, 2020 — Online Activities for Kids during COVID-19
Scary Mommy March 13, 2020 — A Quick, Teacher-Created Guide To Temporarily Homeschooling Your Kids
PR Newswire March 3, 2020 — Tinkergarten Celebrates Daylight Saving Time With Free Classes Nationwide
PR Newswire March 25, 2019 — Tinkergarten Announces $21M Investment from WndrCo
Business Insider April 9, 2018 — Tinkergarten's Outdoor Play Revolution Reaches 100,000 Families
American Inno August 9, 2017—Tinkergarten Raises $5.4M to Get More Kids Learning Outside
PR Newswire August 8, 2017—Tinkergarten raises $5.4m Series A with Owl Ventures, Omidyar Network and Reach Capital
EdSurge August 8, 2017—Tinkergarten Raises $5.4M to Get Kids to Go Outside, Play and Learn
BrightReads March 29, 2017—The Website That Tells Kids To Go Out And Play
Forming The Future March 26, 2017—Episode 6 - Brian Fitzgerald: Class Without a Room — the Benefits of Learning Outdoors
Red Tricycle May 19, 2016—Learn outside with Tinkergarten
Wall Street Journal March 18, 2016—Play-Based Education Network Tinkergarten Gets Support from Omidyar
Press Release March 18, 2016—Tinkergarten Fuels Expansion with $1.6M Seed Round Led by Omidyar Network
Ed Week May 26, 2015—Can Technology Get Kids to Play Outside?
New York Times July 9, 2015—Brooklyn Expats Come Home
AlleyWatch June 11, 2015—The Perfect Solution for Kids Who Need to Get Out A Little
Interview with 33 Voices July 27, 2015—Tinkergarten: How two Parents are using technology to revive traditional childhood
edSurge May 27, 2015—Tinkergarten Raises $500k to Help Parents Find 'Play-Based Learning' Classes
Education World September 15, 2015—Startup Offers Young Leaners More Play Through Outdoor Classes
May 18, 2015—Tinkergarten’s Technology Enabled Workforce Brings Early Childhood Learning to a Park Near You
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Local Press
Local Press
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal December 24, 2021 – SCV embraces winter’s darkness
Spectrum News1 December 23, 2021 – Tinkergarten’s lantern walk welcomes the winter darkness
Arlington VA Patch November 30, 2021 –– Lantern Walks Across NoVA Let Children Enjoy Darkness Of Winter
DFW Child August 20, 2021 –– Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools
LA Parent August 20, 2021 –– How to Encourage Independent Play
Mommy Poppins August 1, 2021 –– Top Classes for Babies and Toddlers in Los Angeles
Spectrum News1 December 23, 2021 – Tinkergarten’s lantern walk welcomes the winter darkness
Arlington VA Patch November 30, 2021 –– Lantern Walks Across NoVA Let Children Enjoy Darkness Of Winter
DFW Child August 20, 2021 –– Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools
LA Parent August 20, 2021 –– How to Encourage Independent Play
Mommy Poppins August 1, 2021 –– Top Classes for Babies and Toddlers in Los Angeles
Mommy Poppins August 1, 2021 –– Top Classes for Babies and Toddlers in Chicago: Yoga, Dance, Swim
ABC10 May 18, 2020 — How to to redefine parenting success while at home with our children
ABC10 May 18, 2020 — How to to redefine parenting success while at home with our children
CBS Boston May 13, 2020 — Parents Teaching Children At Home Learn How To Take Lessons Outside
KTLA April 27, 2020 — Co-founder & Chief Learning Officer of Tinkergarten Meghan Fitzgerald with at-home activities for kids
KTLA April 27, 2020 — Co-founder & Chief Learning Officer of Tinkergarten Meghan Fitzgerald with at-home activities for kids
Houston Chronicle April 15, 2020 — Internet resources help teachers, parents navigate at-home education
LA Parent April 2, 2020 — Bring the Outdoors Home, No Matter What Space You’ve Got!