Welcome to By The Shore Playgroup in Blaine, WA

Written by the founder, Tressa Bergsma

Hello & welcome! My name is Tressa Bergsma, a local homeschool mom of four: Brooke age 6, Atlas age 4, Blair age 2, & Zoey age 1.

I am setting up cost-effective playgroups and classes here in Blaine. I've observed a significant demand for a space where homeschooled children can form a community and learn through play.

These classes are available to everyone, with a particular focus on the local homeschooling community, as long as we maintain a happy, safe environment. Our goal is to foster our children's connection with nature and one another, cultivating friendships and community through play-based learning.

Class Details:

Toddler Group Ages 1-3

Monday @ 9:30 am

Approximately 2 hrs long

$6 per child - pay with card or cash upon arrival

Location Changes, be sure to check the schedule!

Class Structure -

Unstructured play with activities and/or projects that children can choose to engage in freely. Midway through the class, we will have a snack break, during which I will read a couple of books to the kids. We will subsequently resume unstructured play until they are ready to go.

In every class, I will provide activities like paints, a mud and water table, balls, and more for them to enjoy. The objectives of these classes are for children to learn by playing with one another and their environment, utilizing their imaginations, and developing relationship skills.

What to bring -

~ Rain or Shine ~ (unless class gets rescheduled)

Dress according to the weather. Please bring a snack & drink to each class.

Siblings are welcome of course.

Price Transparency -

Your payment includes materials, setup, and coordination time.

Grom Group Ages 4-8

Tuesdays @ 9:30

Approximately 2 hrs long

$8 per child - pay with card or cash upon arrival

Location Changes, be sure to check the schedule!

(a second class on Thursdays may be offered in the future, contingent on attendance)

Class Structure -

Unstructured play for the first half of class. In every class, I will provide activities like paints, a mud and water table, balls, and more for them to enjoy. The objectives of these classes are for children to learn by playing with one another and their environment, utilizing their imaginations, and developing relationship skills.

Midway through class, we will have a snack break, during which I will read a couple of books to the kids.

We will subsequently offer an activity and/or project that children are encouraged to participate in together (though they are welcome to branch off if they'd prefer). Once done, we will resume unstructured play until they are ready to go.

What to bring - 

~Rain or Shine~ (unless class gets rescheduled)

Dress according to the weather. Please bring a snack & drink to each class.

Siblings are welcome of course. If kids would like to bring a show & tell, they are welcome to!

Price Transparency -

Your payment includes materials, setup, and coordination time.

** Prices subject to change. Limited spots available in each class. **