Need to build a case for why outdoor play is important for children’s overall development? There has been LOTS of research in this department by universities around the world. Every year another bunch of Masters students base their research project or case study on out the benefits of outdoor play. If you have access to … Read more
As we enter this final season of forest preschool, I’m excited to have the opportunity to lead alongside all of you amazing parents. This is a truly special experience, and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with you. I’ve put together an orientation email that I hope will give you a clearer understanding of … Read more
There are 187 known species of butterflies in BC with 77 additional subspecies! Sightings are recorded but are known to be wildly inaccurate unless the specimen was caught and/or carefully photographed. Habitat loss is the biggest risk to the diversity of our butterflies in BC with agricultural spraying coming a close second. It is important … Read more
While we may be in a relative desert we do have a variety of frogs, toads and salamanders that are found near our wetlands, ponds and marshes. References:
Over the years while teaching outdoors I’ve often wished I had a globe with me to help children visualize their place in this big world. Many children come to the program with muddled ideas of the world and know very little about their local environment. Vast concepts like the timeline of dinosaurs are very confusing … Read more
As our children get ready to make the transition into kindergarten many parents begin to ask themselves whether or not their child is ready for kindergarten. One of the many things that changes from a preschool classroom into a kindergarten one is the ratio of adults to children. In childcare the ratio is 1:8. That … Read more
We are looking for leaders who love being out in nature, playing games, singing songs and telling stories. If you need a part-time side gig and want a work environment that nourishes your heart and soul we have a place for you. We are looking for engaging, creative and dynamic individuals to facilitate our outdoor … Read more
I know you are excited to share your favorite holiday movies with your children. I know you want to do it now. But I am telling you, as a parent who has screwed it up, wait. Think about what would be the absolute perfect age for your child to see it, when they would get … Read more
My favorite media and movies for preschool and kindergarten age children ages 3-6 #1 Little Bear (1995) This is a little known book series illustrated by Maurice Sendak that was turned into a television series.We own all of them on VHS because I love them so very much. So wholesome and good. You can watch … Read more
I have three kids. Two are mostly grown and one is almost 10 as of this year. It’s slightly awkward redoing many of the bucket list things I did with my older children again with my younger one. A lot changes in the world in a decade. After reading many of these lists I decided … Read more
Being Mindful of Your Words Our words have power and effect on others and there are several common things adults do in their speech that has the opposite effect on children. It will transform your teaching if you can be mindful of them and manage to change the way you speak to children. Will you … Read more