March’s magic reminds us all that spring is in the air! Our children have been busy planting and transplanting with such care. Take a look in our greenhouse and check out what is there!

We make time every day for our outdoor art projects. The children embrace painting and coloring outside. Their creativity comes alive, and they become independent dreamers and thinkers on the easel. Painting allows their thoughts to come alive on paper.

We have created our outdoor classroom so that all the children feel welcome. It is important for them to feel included and comfortable with each other. One way to encourage their communication skills is to incorporate stories into the outdoor classroom. We read stories to the children, and they love to read to each other. Some of the children even invent their own stories. 

The outdoor classroom provides children with the time and materials they need to deepen their explorations within the environment. We make time each day to move, sing, discuss, observe, read, and play. This is our foundation. Community projects bring out the best in the children when they are involved in working together.

We wish all of our families a very happy and lucky St. Patrick’s Day, and a wonderful spring break!

Love,

Ms. Val and Ms. Marian

It seems February tugs at our hearts. Why is that so? I think we know! Our minds tend to wander to spring. Could it be that spring is in the air? February is here, so don’t despair! Our hearts and minds will allow us to get there.

Our garden is growing, our trees are budding, and the birds are singing. With this in mind, take the time and make the effort to point out and pay attention to the minor details and miniscule wonders within a child’s world.

Time, patience, and awareness are what broaden exploration of the five senses, which will give our children a life-long understanding and appreciation of sights, smells, textures, tastes, and sounds available to us when we see the value in pausing to observe them. 

“All knowledge begins in observation.” –Robert and Michelle Root Bernstein,           Sparks of Genius. 

Making more time to observe means increasing the number of opportunities we provide for our children.

Please remember, Learning is endless!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our families.

Love,

Ms. Val and Ms. Marian

With January here, we have a New Year. Fresh and clean describe pristine, and that’s how we go from here in the new year. January brings a chill in the air, and that’s the reason we bundle up with care.

The outdoor classroom never sleeps. The children are Mother Nature’s greatest eyes and ears, noticing everything. A watchful eye is always needed this time of year.

October’s seeds have come to bear, encouraged by the children’s tender loving care. Carrots, beets, turnips, and more…. Pretty soon, we will be planting some more!

Learning that our seeds have finally grown teaches the children to find them a new home, so planting and transplanting from old to new gives the children something great to do.

The environment plays a very important role in development. The outdoors can speak to a child about being valued, welcomed and respected. Children will become creative and in touch with beauty and a sense of belonging when they spend time outside.

Happy New Year!

Remember, learning is endless!

Love, Ms. Val & Ms. Marian

Our children have been so busy in the outdoor classroom!

They are building relationships with friends while exploring. When children explore nature, they use all of their senses. Nature becomes a significant part of their existence.

Our children always enjoy group activities while exploring in nature. Shadow, light, color and water explorations are examples of investigatory play that delights children as they build personal and collective relationships.

While winter break is almost here

We see the children jumping to cheer

But always remember we will be here

Awaiting the children to complete the new year

Whether far away or near

Ms. Val and Ms Marian wish you a very good year!

Remember, learning is endless!

As the weather continues to get colder, we want to advise you what will be appropriate attire for working in the outdoor classroom. The more comfortable your child is, the more he or she will enjoy exploring the outdoor world. Please dress your child in layers. We have found this works the best. Thank you for helping make your child’s outdoor time more enjoyable!

Wishing you and yours bountiful happiness at Thanksgiving and throughout the year!

Make many memories with family and friends, and remember…Learning is endless!

Love,

Ms. Val and Ms. Marian