Meet Our Founder + Director
Martina Bottinelli
Parenting Support Group & Class
Parenting Support Group & Class
Join me for a glass of wine or cup of tea and a facilitated conversation on motherhood and child development. In this support-group-meets-child-development class we will deepen our understanding of how to best take care of our children, while also taking care of ourselves. Each class will begin with a short reading and writing exercise, followed by facilitated small and whole group conversation.
Mondays 5-6:30PM | January 6 - February 10
Cost: $100 - 20% off for members
Hello, I’m Martina! I founded Playwell in 2022 to better support families and young children with play-based learning, parenting guidance, and a like-minded, collaborative community to lean on.
Before Playwell I ran a nature preschool inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, taught future teachers about the importance of play, and founded a self-directed learning center. I love being in the company of children. I take the discovery of children’s interests seriously, and cherish the honest conversations, raw emotions, and earnest curiosity that children embody. My love of children led me to the field of early childhood education, but it was my respect for children that led me to the philosophies that define Playwell’s unique offerings and approach to learning and play.
I also believe we can’t take good care of children if we don’t also take care of parents. Parents need balance. Parents need support. Parents need play! My goal is for Playwell to serve and inspire everyone from infants to adults for the benefit of the individual, the family, and our community.
