Discover the Magic of Outdoor Preschools
In recent years, outdoor preschools have gained immense popularity as parents and educators recognize the myriad benefits of nature-based...
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Amanda Griffith
May 172 min read
Embracing the Great Outdoors: The Benefits of Outdoor Summer Camp for Kids
As the warm summer breeze rolls in, parents are presented with a unique opportunity to enrich their children's lives through outdoor...
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Amanda Griffith
May 103 min read
Finding Your Early Childhood Education Path: Forest School vs. Traditional Education
In the realm of early childhood education, there's a growing appreciation for alternative approaches that prioritize outdoor experiences,...
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Amanda Griffith
Apr 262 min read
Celebrating Spring: Sensory Play Activities for Kids
As the days grow longer and the air fills with the sweet scent of blossoming flowers, it's time to welcome the arrival of spring with...
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Amanda Griffith
Apr 152 min read
Unveiling the Wild Things Curriculum: Crafting an Outdoor Educational Adventure
A Guide to Building a Play-Based, Nature-Inspired Learning Adventure Step through the threshold of ordinary education and into a realm...
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Amanda Griffith
Mar 292 min read
Embracing Nature: 5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning for Preschoolers
Embracing Nature: 5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning for Preschoolers When it comes to early childhood education, the great outdoors offers a...
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Amanda Griffith
Jan 10, 20234 min read
I’m Playing in the Rain, Yes Playing in the Rain! What a Glorious Feeling, I’m Happy Again!
I think we need to sing this one more often, instead of “Rain Rain Go Away!” I know that playing in the rain is not always the most...
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Amanda Griffith
Dec 13, 20224 min read
Art, Art Baby!
“Art has the role in education of helping children become more like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” -Sydney Gurewitz...
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Amanda Griffith
Dec 6, 20224 min read
What a Mess!
A huge part of what we are doing in both our Messy Art class and our Nature Explorers classes is getting messy! Sometimes as a parent,...
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Amanda Griffith
Nov 15, 20226 min read
Following the Leader, Wherever They May Go!
Being a parent (or educator), it’s sometimes hard to let go of control. You want to make sure everything is going right. You want to make...
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Amanda Griffith
Nov 7, 20227 min read
Gettin’ Risky With It!
What is risk taking with kids? How do we decide what is acceptable risk? What are the benefits of letting kids take risks?
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