One snowy morning a group of children took a walk to the forest to see the changes that happened over the weekend! There was lots of snow on the ground and the children wanted to go explore the forest in…
On a Monday morning a group of toddlers went on an adventure to buy some pumpkins for the child care. We brought along a wagon because the children wanted to buy many to share with the other classrooms. When the…
Engaging with our environment in all types of weather is a crucial part of understanding how the world works. Children spend time outdoors in all types weather- hot, cold, rain, snow, sun, cloud, etc as each weather pattern opens up…
Every Wednesday the children have the opportunity to participate in a music session with one of our educator. She comes with a variety of songs, felt stories, instruments and exercise for the children. During the gatherings the children are able…
On Friday May 27, we noticed some birds walking in the farmer’s field next to the ‘little forest’. “That’s cnda geese,” one child said as they pointed to the birds. “Honk, honk, honk,” another child said as they looked between…
Today in the forest, we heard and saw several varieties of wildlife. When we first arrived, the children heard the sound of birds. We gathered at the fire pit and talked about what we could hear. “Birdies,” a child said…
In the “little forest”, the children heard a sound. A group of toddlers were sitting in the snow talking about squirrels when a tiny little chirping noise was heard. “What’s that noise?” a child asked. “I wonder what it could…
December 14, 2021 The puddle turned into an ice patch due to the cold weather, and the children spend time navigating the new surface; walking back and forth, catching their balance when a foot slipped on the ice. Some of…
November 30, 2021 On Thursday, there was a large puddle on the path. The children spent time splashing the puddle, picking up rocks from the path and dropping them in the puddle. Tuesday when we returned to the forest, 2…
November 23, 2021 It snowed on Monday, and the leaves on the ground were covered with snow. One of the children pointed to the snow that was stuck to the side of a tree, and stood beside the tree looking…