Nature school outdoor classroom

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways they want to interact with nature, outdoor classrooms are often a "yes" place. Yes, please dig in the dirt. Yes, please dig with the log pieces. Yes, please climb on these fallen logs. I was introduced to the Nature Explore outdoor classroom concept as we developed a natural playscape at a local nature center. This research based process helped reign in…

Playing with mud in a mud kitchen allows children to express themselves creatively and enhance motor skills.

Pre-K, kindergarten and first-grade aged children show up to Woodsong Forest School ready to learn. Rather than sneakers, they wear hiking boots. Instead of pencils, they carry magnifying glasses.

Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s

Our school has an Outdoor Learning Committee that I am a part of. We all feel very strongly that the environment where the children play outside is just as important as the environment inside our school. We have worked hard to make our playground an area where the kids can run, exercise explore and yes...learn! Outside play plays an important role in children's development! They are working gross motor muscles and getting must needed exercise. They learn how to solve problems such as when…

We are so impressed to see how this Growing Garden has developed. If that is something your school needs please contact us. #outdoorlearning #made2play

Keep your kids busy with these 10+ fun activities that also make them get some exercise!