a 4-week e-course for 7-12 year olds
The Wonder of Herbs:
Getting to know the healing properties of plants all around us
starting sun nov 8th, 2026
This course is designed to introduce children to the world of herbal medicine and to the long and magical relationship that people have had with plants over the ages.
We eat plants to live and we can also work with plants to make us feel better. This course is an interactive exploration of how plants have been an important part of our lives and to learn ways that we can explore this relationship even further. We may not even know it but we have been herbalists to some degree by helping out in the kitchen or picking plants in the garden.
Children are the stewards of our earth and it is an empowering opportunity for them to discover that they have knowledge right at their fingertips. Many plants that we consider weeds can help with bee stings, cuts, and blisters. Familiar spices and teas can help with sore throats, stuffy noses, and sleep. Naturally curious, kids are ideal candidates to explore and discover the medicine in their surroundings, be it the lawn, forest, garden or kitchen.
course details
when
sundays
nov 8 - dec 6, 2026
1pm EST | 10am PST | 6pm UK
(45-60min)
where
zoom
Recordings are provided
cost
$55 / $111 / $222
Equitable Pricing;
Equitable Learning
course overview
week / module 1
The Magic in Your Kitchen
Meet the plants you may already know. We will learn about some of the plants we cook with that have been treasured by herbalists for centuries. We will explore spices and the medicinal benefits of the herbs in our kitchens, and some fun ways we can make medicinal herb spice blends.
week / module 2
In this class, we’ll explore the connection between plants, feelings, and the art of slowing down. There are so many wonderful plants that can help us feel calm, focused, and centered. We’ll learn about some of the many wonderful herbs that are around us and how they can help us.
The Peaceful Plant Garden
week / module 3
The Garden of Strength
In this class, we explore how plants help us nourish and care for our bodies. Herbs can be a great way to strengthen our immune systems, from smelling their powerful scents to making chest balms, syrups and teas. Experience for yourself the ways plants can help you feel stronger.
week / module 4
The Secret Language of Plants
Herbs and plants speak our language. Through observation there is so much to learn. In this class we will learn the language of herbs and ways to identify plant families. We will explore plant features and delve deeper into how plants support our wellbeing.
your guide
Daphne Fifield
Daphne has been studying, playing, and practicing in the world of herbal medicine for more than 25 years. She has studied with herbalists across the United States and graduated with an MS in Clinical Herbalism from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. In addition to seeing clients and leading group facilitation, she loves to share her knowledge about plant medicine. She is especially excited to introduce children to the wonders of healing plants through learning about the spices in our kitchen, plants in our gardens, and foods and teas we can make that nourish, sooth, support, and strengthen us.
our equitable learning model
To make our courses accessible to as many children as possible, we offer an equitable pricing model with 3 options - please choose the one that feels most aligned for you.
1
moon light
A supported tier that reflects the beautiful glow of community care.
8
star light
A sustaining tier that helps keep our school’s light shining.
7
Sun light
A supportive tier that illuminates the path for more Star Children.
While we use a membership portal to host our courses, these are all single payments.