Imagine.... Just imagine. The bell rings for recess time. The kids leave the school building and walk out to the nature trail - whispering excitedly to each other. "Let's go on the rope swing," one boy says to another. "Do you want to work on our fort again?" a little girl as ..
Read MoreAn outdoor classroom affords children the space and freedom to play - unhindered by adult fears.... Through our observations of children playing in the woods versus playing in the backyard during pick-up and drop-off for TimberNook camps (which is right near a house), we' ..
Read MoreHow many of you have heard the term, "Common Core?" What first comes to mind when you hear these words? For me, I think of something that started out as a good idea, but was implemented completely wrong. Children should not be "boxed" in. They shouldn't be expected to al ..
Read MoreWhat is the difference between an indoor classroom and an outdoor one? Simple. Two things stand out to me: 1. No walls 2. No ceiling For some children this makes all the difference in the world. Walls and a ceiling can equal confinem ..
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