Another snow day in Massachusetts, but who’s counting!?
I woke up stressed with all of the “to-do’s” that wouldn’t happen today, due to the snow day. New inventory to count, new shipments to track, orders to package, cooking a bday dinner for my husband, finishing up the Valentines for Tuvas class, etc.
And then Tuva took my hand and said, “mom, don’t be stressed. Its snowing RIGHT NOW! Like, this very second! We can’t miss it! Let’s go! No time to waste!”
The girls and I bundled up and played in the snow all morning before shoveling the driveway out.
I’m not able to forego work obligations every time, but Im grateful for today and for 5 year olds who remind me of the magic of a snowfall ❄️❄️❄️
Tuva is wearing: @villervallaclothing Snow Suit, @reimanorthamerica Hat, @ducksday Mittens
E is wearing: @ducksday Lex Snow suit, @reimanorthamerica Hat, @reimanorthamerica Mittens
That time they went through a portal and fell asleep. On the steps. On top of each other. Portals don’t care. #portalsdontcare #becausekindergarten #iteachnaturekindergarten #keepcalm #hikewithkids #earlychildhoodeducation #blueskiesearlylearning #forestkindergarten #earlychildhoodeducator
Un día de colegio en la naturaleza es un día lleno de asombro e infinitas oportunidades de aprendizaje. 💛 #savadventuresrd #bosqueescuelaSAV #forestkindergarten
🍭🍭🍭 Tasty gemstones ready to roll!😍 . Part of our proceeds get kids outside at #forestkindergarten . 🌲🌲🌲 . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . #eyecandy #amethystjewelry #rosequartzjewelry #amazonite #jewelrybusiness #handcraftedjewelry #artisanjewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry #stonejewelry #smittenjewelry #shopsustainable #responsiblefashion #purchasewithpurpose #ethicalshopping #sustainablymade #consciousconsumer #ethicalconsumer #gypsyjewelry #naturalstonejewelry #handmadeinusa #madeinnc #madeinthesouth #madeinnorthcarolina #handmadebusiness #ethicalstyle #wildandfree #fashionrev #ecofashionista #fashrev
“8 Resources for Greening Your Schoolyard” (a blog post) can be read at the link in the bio!⠀ .⠀ ⠀ https://tinyurl.com/y8vn5qf7⠀ .⠀ #teaching #iteach #iteachtoo #teachersofinsta #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #gardening #nature #eco #gogreen #lovenature #amgardening #kinder #kindergarten #humaneeducation #eduation #classroom #classroomresources #teacherresources #ecofriendly #savetheeart #environment #environmental #environmentaleducation #forestkindergarten #forestschool #thelastchildoutside #children #parenting #education ⠀
Vandaag namen we het speelgoed gewoon mee naar buiten! #kinderopvang #onthaalmoeder #9040 #Gent #sintamandsberg #playmobil #playmobil123 #natuur #greenkindergarten #groenekinderopvang #forestkindergarten #vroegelente #kindergarten
Spring ... path from forestkindergarten #cahojka #naturephotography #naturelovers #bornwild #forestkindergarten #waldkindergarten #spring
HOW ACTIVE ARE YOUR LITTLE ONES? . One of our super amazing staff @wild_ed_with_ash tracked 20,000 steps in one day last week at Little Wild Tribe. Which means that in all likelihood, the children probably do this x 2 on a daily basis... Since the children run around so much more than the adults! 👟 . Research shows that those who are involved in nature programmes such as forest kindergartens are more physically active, have more physical stamina, and are less likely to be obese. According to the NHS, children under 5 should be physically active every day for at least 180 minutes/three hours per day. Clearly not a problem for us at Little Wild Tribe! 🙌🏼 . . . #fitkids #healthykids #healthytoddlers #healthybodieshealthyminds #physicaldevelopment #activekids #adventurouskids #runwild #activekidsarehappykids #learningthroughplay #outdoorplay #optoutside #wildandfree #naturenursery #forestkindergarten #thisislittlewildtribe
When we were on the road we were often asked if we were going to homeschool our kids. I’ve been a teacher my entire adult life and to be honest had always planned to send my kids to traditional school, but over the past few years that plan has changed. I started @loblollyadventures before Ivy learned to walk, and both kids have been fully immersed in the world of play-based nature exploration and child-led discovery for most of their lives. Now that we’re back in Charleston they’ll both be enrolled in Forest Kindergarten/Preschool and we’ll continue our @wildschooling journey by taking advantage of the many outdoor “classrooms” the Lowcountry has to offer. While we may not be waking up with a new backyard to explore every few days there are more than enough opportunities for new adventures here. We still have a little time to decide if we’re going to homeschool beyond their early years, but for now we’re happy to watch them drawing with feathers on the beach and letting their curiosity and creativity run wild. 🍃 #wildschooling #forestschool #forestkindergarten #letthemplay #letthemexplore #letthembelittle #runwildmychild #wildandbravelittles #tinybigadventure #homeschool #worldschooling #unschooling #rvlife #rvlivingwithkids #nomadlife #charlestonsc #childhoodunplugged #outdoorchildhood
Tak się bawiliśmy podczas dnia otwartego w naszym przedszkolu 😛 #leśneprzedszkole #forestkindergarten #nvc #wielkizachwyt #dzieńotwarty #tbt #instagram #przedszkole #taksiebawimy
Happy Monday! Hope you have an “eating a strawberry while squatting in a puddle on a sunny day” kind of morning! ☀️ #loblollyadventures #growwild #bornwild #charlestonkids #charlestonmoms #charlestonfamily #charlestonlocal #charleston #charlestonsc #jamesislandsc #CHStoday #forestkindergarten #letthembelittle #wildschooling #wildschoolers #wildchild #wildandbravelittles #naturekids #natureschool #natureplay #outdoorkids #outdoorfamilies #forestschool #forestkindergarten #childhoodunplugged #nosuchthingasbadweather #getoutside #naturalchildhood #puddles #toddlerfun #letthemgetdirty
Me:Soooo what you doing?? 5 yr old: just work... Me: What are you working on?? 5 yr old: erhm it's just work... Me: Are you building something?? 5 yr old: no, just work... Me: [wrapping up questions] 🙃🙃 #justwork #barearbejde #imwald #intheforest #iskoven #skovbørnehave #forestkindergarten #waldkindergarten #atwork #påarbejde #craftsman #arbejdsmand #carpentry #tømmerarbejde #værktøj #tools #justanotherdayattheoffice #endnuendagpåkontoret #outdooractivities #udeaktiviteter #toomanyquestions #formangespørgsmål #youasktoomuch #duspørgerformeget
Off he went into the forest - wild Cowboy #mycowboy #wildandfree #wildandfreekids #waldkind #forestkindergarten #intothewild #kidsandnature #playoutside #lovemyboy #natureandkids #littleexplorers
Our winter gathering for Woodsong families was today! We greatly appreciate @johnstonwoodstn for allowing us to host our family meal in their beautiful lodge. We had a lovely lunch of soups, sandwiches, and salads. These seasonal gatherings are special because they are the only time that both of our forest kindergarten groups are together. It is a fun opportunity for the parents and children to reconnect with one another... and there was so much joy and energy today! We value building authentic relationships at Woodsong- in hopes that our children feel connected and a sense of belonging in a loving community. #communitybuilding #belonging #letthemplay #forestschool #joy #familymeal #sundayfunday #potluck #forestkindergarten
Not a bad place to stop for a little story time! 💚 #loblollyadventures #growwild #bornwild #charlestonkids #charlestonmoms #charlestonfamily #charlestonlocal #charleston #charlestonsc #jamesislandsc #CHStoday #forestkindergarten #letthembelittle #wildschooling #wildschoolers #wildchild #wildandbravelittles #naturekids #natureschool #natureplay #outdoorkids #outdoorfamilies #forestschool #forestkindergarten #childhoodunplugged #outdoorclassroom #nosuchthingasbadweather
We happened upon a momma who had just given birth. The babe wasn't even on its feet yet. We also saw a deer, coyote, squirrel, hawks and ducks, while out in nature today. #forestschool #forestkindergarten #magicofchildhood #magicalwoods #wildlife #wildandfree #naturephotography #naturejournal #nature #outside #outdoors #getoutside #outdoor
Never not eating snow. ❄️ ❄️ It only took us 2 bathroom trips, missing socks, left boots on right feet, a meltdown over snacks, and a snotty nose...:but we finally made it outside! We are restocking this amazing @villervallaclothing Snow Suit for next winter, and we couldn’t recommend it more. T is also wearing @ducksday Mittens, for sale on our site.
“ ’It’s about understanding that learning is not a special skill that happens separate from everything else and only under a specialist’s gaze. It’s about raising children who are curious and engaged in the world alongside their families and communities.’ Explains Patrick Farenga, who runs the unschooling website JohnHoltGWS.com.“ Excerpt from ‘We Don’t Need No Education’ by Ben Hewitt for @outsidemagazine. https://www.outsideonline.com/1928266/we-dont-need-no-education Such a fantastic article about one family’s experience and perspective of unschooling. This differs from forest school in practice. (My daughter goes to forest school with other kids and teachers, rather than staying with me.) But the objective is the same- to allow children immersion in nature and freedom to pursue their curiosity.❤️ Smitten donates part of our proceeds to @growingwildforestschool here in Asheville, where Carolyn’s daughter attends. 🌲🌲🌲 . . . . . . . . #growingwildforestschool #smittenjewelry #forestkindergarten #shopsustainable #responsiblefashion #purchasewithpurpose #ethicalshopping #sustainablymade #consciousconsumer #ashevillenc #828isgreat #homeschooling #wildschooling #playoutside #forestschool #unschooling #natureplay #outdoorfamilies #getoutandplay #familytrails #lovelifeoutside #explorerkids #outdoorplay #outdoorkids #adventuresofchildren #runwildmychild #wildandbravelittles #wildandfreechildren #childhoodunplugged
When the snow melts mid winter there is a whole world that is uncovered. 🍄🌞 #forestpreschool #outdoorclassroom #forestkindergarten #preschool #outsideeveryday #creaturesinthewild #wildandfree #wildandfreechildren #childhoodunpluged #winterhiking #winterhike #charlottemason #waldorf #kidswhoexplore
Proučavamo planine učeći kroz iskustvo #dvogodišnjaci #napravili #stonogu #povratakprirodi #naturekindergarten #twoyearsold #mountain #animals #forestkindergarten
#iskustvenoucenje #primer #dobreprakse #povratakprirodi #naturekindergarten #forestkindergarten #we #learn #byexperience
Na den dítětem v lesní školce🦔 Včera se z velkých stali malí a užili jsme si to se vším všudy. V ranním kruhu jsme zpívali, skákali a tančili, povídali jsme si o počasí a zkoušeli řezat nožem. U pařezu jsme svačili a pak jsme putovali předjarním lese, obdivovali přírodu, přecházeli kládu, hráli hru na sovu a myš, stopovali zvířata a procvičovali předmatematematické dovednosti 🍁🍁🍁 Na zahradu školky jsme se vrátili do kopce po laně a u rozdělávání ohně a chystání jídla jsme trénovali ticho. U pečení hada na klacku a čekání na polévku jsme si pak povídali o tom kdo co dělá a o tom, co to přináší a obnáší dělat lesní školku. Děkujeme všem, kteří se včera zúčastnili a další ročník všem doporučujeme:) Bylo to krasne setkání v kruhu milých a vědomých žen. Cítili jsme se moc dobře. Takže vyzkoušeno:) Děti se mají v lese královsky❤️ #uvnitřtonezažiješ #nadendítětem #lesníškolka #forestkindergarten @obecludgeřovice
„Frieren die Kinder denn im Winter nicht, wenn sie bei der Kälte den halben Tag draußen sind?“ {Anzeige} „Die sind bestimmt ganz schön oft erkältet, oder?” – So oder so ähnlich lauten hin und wieder die Fragen, wenn ich erzähle, dass meine zwei Jungs den Waldkindergarten besuchen und dort von morgens bis mittags an der frischen Luft sind. Egal bei welchem Wetter. Ob es regnet, schneit oder die Sonne scheint, bei -10 oder auch bei +30 Grad. Zugegeben, auch ich hatte mich anfangs gefragt, wie das gehen soll. Schließlich bin selbst die größte Frostbeule und friere extrem schnell. Aber den Kindern scheint es einfach absolut nichts auszumachen und sie kommen prima mit allen Witterungsbedingungen zurecht. Schließlich gibt es ja auch kein schlechtes Wetter, nur die falsche Kleidung, nicht wahr? 😉 Und richtig angezogen können einem auch Regen, Kälte und Wind nichts anhaben. Warum meine Jungs im Waldkindergarten IMMER eine Mütze auf dem Kopf tragen müssen, kurze Hosen und T-Shirts auch im Hochsommer nicht erlaubt sind und welche Dinge im Wald unverzichtbar sind, erzähle ich euch im neuen Blogbeitrag. 🌳🌿🍁🌲🍃🍂 Die richtige Ausrüstung für den Waldkindergarten, Kleidung für den Zwiebellook und noch viel mehr findet ihr bei @tausendkind #linkinbio Sind eure Kinder auch bei Wind und Wetter an der frischen Luft und in der Natur unterwegs und wie gehen sie mit den Witterungsbedingungen um? Oder sind eure Kleinen ja vielleicht sogar ebenfalls im Waldkindergarten? #waldkindergarten #naturkinder #outfoorfun #kindergarten #lifewithkids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #intothewoods #intothewild #outdoors #outdoor #nature #natur #wald #forest #forestkindergarten #lebenmitkindern #mamablogger_de #momblogger #mamablogger #family #kids #instakids #letthembelittle #letthekids #sunday #adventure #momoftwo #momofboys #childhood #kindheit
'tis the season to be muddy #forest #forestschool #mudplay #forestkindergarten #outdoor #naturelovers #nature #learningoutside #children #forestlife #naturekindergarten #natureconnection #romania #outdooreducation #teacher #wondermore #childrenoftheforest #education #kindergarten #outdoorlearning #travelgram #instatravel #exploration #forestkids #instanature #travelgram #reggiokids #reggioemiliainspired #looseparts
The ideas just did not stop yesterday. Notice the foot rest? Endless creativity in a field full of snow! #letkidsbekids #camp_roots #playout #playingpretend #letthemexplore #vitaminN #getkidsoutdoors #childrenoftheforest #childhoodunplugged #pnwliving #cascadiankids #getoutside #letthembelittle #getkidsoutside #optoutside #natureschool #forestschool #forestroots #sproutingroots #forestkindergarten #naturepreschool #kinderroots #kindergarten #pnwonderland
Such a fun day of playing with all of our people!! We had a great turnout—thanks to everyone for coming out and making our Winter Play Day such a success! #foxtailförskola #familyplayday #foxtailcommunity #forestpreschool #forestkindergarten #weloveourpeople
💥GIVEAWAY!!💥 To enter a stunning pair of our Magic Earrings (in your choice of rose gold or sterling silver) simply: 1) ❤️ & follow 2) tag a friend who’d love these unique and mesmerizing gems!😍🎉 Special thanks for tagging folks who get kiddos outside, whether in the big city or backcountry!🌲🌳🌴🌵🌿 🍾Winner announced Wednesday 2/20 at noon ET.🍾 Good luck!💘 . Part of our proceeds get kids outside at #forestkindergarten . 🌲🌲🌲 . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . #giveawaytime #jewelrygifts #jewelrybusiness #handcraftedjewelry #artisanjewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry #stonejewelry #smittenjewelry #shopsustainable #responsiblefashion #purchasewithpurpose #ethicalshopping #sustainablymade #consciousconsumer #ethicalconsumer #handmadeinusa #madeinnorthcarolina #handmadebusiness #ethicalstyle #jewelrymaking #wildandfree #authenticmotherhood #fashionrev #ecofashionista #fashrev #playoutside #forestschool #outdoorplay 👉🏼 Disclaimer: per Instagram rules, we must state that this giveaway is in no way sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Instagram Inc. No purchase necessary to enter. By entering you are confirming you are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to all of Instagram’s rules and terms of services. Void when prohibited by law.
2019-2020 REGISTRATION INFORMATION If you have a child that will be 2-5 years old by September 1, 2019, and are interested in having your child attend Downey Cooperative Preschool and Kindergarten, simply visit the website below. The non-refundable registration fee is $30 ($25 for any subsequent children). You will receive an invoice once we receive your registration form. https://downeycoop.com/registration/ . . . . . . #welovedowneycoop #learnthroughplay #irvingtonindiana #kindergarten #playbased #letthekids #letthembelittle #indianapolis #preschoollife #montessori #reggioinspiried #forestkindergarten #preschool #parenthood #earlylearning #playandlearn #childcare #gentleparenting #preschoollife #playmatters #playislearning #imaginativeplay #learningisfun #indymoms #letthemplay
Good morning! We’re looking for faeries and foxes in the creek before lunch today #gooutside #wildandfreechildren #fae #naturelovers #forestkindergarten #waldorfhomeschool #wildkids
I’m looking for an Asheville graphic designer to help me refine our display cards a bit.🤩 I very much like our current cards but I think they can be even more beautiful and effective. If you- my esteemed community of artists and entrepreneurs- would be so kind as to make recommendations- via message or tag- I would so appreciate it! 🙏🏼 I want to clearly convey our emphasis on getting kids outside, while providing the best possible marketing success for our retailers.💥🥂 Happy creative Saturday, friends!❤️ . . We get kids outside at #forestkindergarten . 🌲🌲🌲 . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . #marketingdesign #displaydesign #graphicdesigncommunity #asheville #avlbiz #jewelrybusiness #ashevillenc #handcraftedjewelry #artisanjewelry #chrysoprase #smittenjewelry #shopsustainable #responsiblefashion #purchasewithpurpose #ethicalshopping #sustainablymade #consciousconsumer #ethicalconsumer #handmadeinusa #madeinnc #madeinnorthcarolina #handmadebusiness #ethicalstyle #jewelrymaking #wildandfree #fashionrev #ecofashionista #fashrev
“A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.” - Paulo Coelho 📷: Rita Jackson, Washington, DC Region ● ● ● ● ● ● ● #forestschool #naturekids #adventureparenting #empoweredparents #emergentcurriculum #experientiallearning #environmentalstewardship #riskyplay #raisethemwild #unstructuredplay #optoutside #outdoorlearning #outdoorkids #forestkindergarten #letthembelittle #littleexplorers #mixedage #getoutside #generationoutdoorexplore #childledlearning #placebasedlearning #vitaminn #powerofplay #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #diversifyoutdoors #adventurekidsofcolor
As it was the end of half term we had to toast a few marshmallows. Only problem was that on Wednesday we were so busy we ran out of time😳 Oh well we'll just have to eat some the first week back. #marshmallowfail . . . . . #EastGrinstead #forestkindergarten #treehoppersfk #campfirecooking #outdoornursery
Part of our proceeds get kids outside at #forestkindergarten because we find it SO inspiring! This pic is of the jumping web by @treeweaves over at @growingwildforestschool in west Asheville - our nonprofit partner in 2019. Learning and growing is intrinsically rewarding and should be as much fun as possible. Leave a comment if you agree.☺️❤️ 🌲🌲🌲 . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . #jewelrybusiness #handcraftedjewelry #smittenjewelry #shopsustainable #responsiblefashion #consciousconsumer #purchasewithpurpose #ethicalshopping #sustainablymade #ethicalconsumer #handmadeinusa #fashionrev #ecofashionista #playoutside #homeschool #homeschooling #wildschooling #unschooling #natureplay #outdoorfamilies #getoutandplay #lovelifeoutside #outdoorplay #outdoorkids #adventuresofchildren #runwildmychild #wildandbravelittles #wildandfreechildren #childhoodunplugged
So much valentine love. So grateful everyday. Thank you for the continued love and support and for weathering the storm #valentine #rainorshineschool #somuchlove #love #forestkindergarten #natureschool #solovely #sogood
We had SO MUCH FUN being back in class today! Snow babies were held, forts and thrones and igloos were made! It’s starting to turn to slush, but we could not be more happy to have gotten back outside together, even if it was only one day this week! #letkidsbekids #camp_roots #playout #playingpretend #letthemexplore #vitaminN #getkidsoutdoors #childrenoftheforest #childhoodunplugged #pnwliving #cascadiankids #getoutside #letthembelittle #getkidsoutside #optoutside #natureschool #forestschool #forestroots #sproutingroots #forestkindergarten #naturepreschool #kinderroots #kindergarten #pnwonderland #snowday
There are many reasons we do lots of outside climbing, running and jumping in our Forest School. A good research is the affects of balance on learning and crossing the middle line. "Highly calibrated sensory integration skills are required for good balance and a range of learning, reading and other difficulties occur when the relationship between balance and our other sensory systems is upset or out of sync." Taken from: https://learningbreakthrough.com 🌳 #forestschool #forestkindergarten #unschooling #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoollife #waldorfinspiredhomeschool #magicofchildhood #unplugged #earlyyears #kindergarten
Our teachers will do whatever it takes to bridge the gap between preschool and nature 😆. Way to go, Ms Kathryn! 🌿 #ThriveForestSchool #ThisIsAClassroom #LetsThrive #forestkindergarten #forestpreschool #naturepreschool #learningoutside #outdoorclassroom #wildchild
We are studying animals who sleep in the winter - we experimented with making winter shelters for our stuffy animals. Could we make shelters that were warmer on the inside than the outside temperature? Kindergarten friends were determined to try! #placebasededucation #forestkindergarten #thisiskindergarten #winterstudies
Pizza week is almost at an end but I thought everyone might like to see what perfection our special dough recipe and wood fired oven can produce!! 🍕✨🍕✨🍕✨🍕✨🍕✨🍕✨ If you fancy making your own pizza then why not book in to our outdoor cooking course later this summer at www.bookwhen.com/childrenoftheforest 🍕✨🍕✨🍕✨🍕✨🍕✨🍕✨ Or join us every month for 'Forest Families' where the whole family can come down to the forest for some crafts games and more super tasty pizzas! - - #outdoors #pizza #woodfired #forest #forestschool #wearedevon #toddlergroup #parentandtoddlergroup #devon #nature #outdoorcooking #dough #cheese #vegan #cooking #cookingcourse #earlyyearsideas #forestkindergarten @violife_foods @pizza #blackdownhills #blackdownhillsaonb @blackdownhillsbizassociation @blackdownhillsaonb
Wilderness Wednesdays! We headed out to the school forest, yard stick in hand, in search of the deepest snow. On top of this hill we measured 22"! Then the kids taught me a game of "Little dear" where they all hide and I had to find them from my spot. 9 kiddos are buried in the snow in this picture...can you spot them? #natureschooling #forestkindergarten #getkidsoutside #letkidsbekidsoutside
It’s a beautiful day to have a beautiful day! To quote Hamilton, “Look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now!” 💙💚
Let the kids be kids 🌲🌲🌲 #FreeForestSchool 📷: Kirsty Biondo, Queens, NY ● ● ● ● ● ● ● #forestschool #naturekids #adventureparenting #empoweredparents #emergentcurriculum #experientiallearning #environmentalstewardship #riskyplay #raisethemwild #unstructuredplay #optoutside #outdoorlearning #outdoorkids #forestkindergarten #letthembelittle #littleexplorers #mixedage #getoutside #generationoutdoorexplore #childledlearning #placebasedlearning #vitaminn #powerofplay #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning
Mud pies, mud hats, mud faces... it was a lovely muddy day. Even though the children were loving all the rain and mud, brother wind had other plans, which led us to closing our day a little early. Safety is always top priority at nature school. #staysafe #enjoytheweather #rainorshineschool #muddy #mudpies #tuffo #muddybuddy #oakiwear #oaki #childrenatnatureplay #natureschool #forestkindergarten
But, what do you do when it rains? 💦Make mud 🥧! . #southerncalifornia #playintherain #mud #forestschool ##forestkindergarten #optoutside #naturebasedpreschool #womanownedbusiness #griffithpark #echopark #northeastlosangeles #highlandpark #eaglerock #glassellpark #mtwashingtonlosangeles #glendale #silverlake #losfeliz #echopark #elysianpark #eaglerock #atwatervillage
Happy Valentine's Day 💚 from the forest! Over the last couple of days, both of our forest kindergarten groups have celebrated the gifts of love and friendship. At Woodsong, we value cultivating loving attitudes and actions toward nature, others, and ourselves. For Valentine's Day, our forest friends celebrated the special relationships that we have with one another as a forest school family. Using focused fine motor skills and wonderful creativity, we made some pretty awesome friendship bracelets! We also had homemade blackberry cobbler with whipped cream for snack- a perfect Love day treat! Oh, and one of our friends had a birthday today, so it just doubled our fun! #love #friendship #forestschool #finemotorskills #creativity #naturebased #joy #valentinesday2019 #forestkindergarten #kidsoutside
Oh, the cool things you stumble upon in the snow! ❄️❄️❄️🤟🌲✨#snowmageddon
Storytime at KMTN w/ the Nature Rangers <3 #notastick #forestkindergarten #naturepreschool #optoutside #placebased #optoutside #playsilks #kennesawmtn #kennesawmtnnaturepreschool #kennesawga
Awesome winter forest today ❄️❄️❄️ #southmountainnatureschool #forestschool #forestkindergarten #childrenandnaturenetwork #playwork
In lieu of valentines we had a “show and tell” during sharing circle. The children brought special treasures they had found outside on one of their adventures. It was so sweet. 💕 #forestkindergarten #waldorfinspired #naturebasededucation #naturepedagogy #bluefoxschoolhouse #valentines #treasures #optoutside
Did you see the #sunshine today? We didn’t. It’s one of those rare super windy drizzle, then down pour, then drizzle, then down pour SoCal rainy days. Less than 5 minutes into class teachers and children wet head to toe (good thing we have rain gear!), while working together to fix and secure our rain shelter. Sufficiently shouting “catch the rope” and “secure the bungee”. Team work, positive attitudes, problem solving as a community, and feeling the sense of belonging as we learned to just be with nature, even when at her fiercest. . . . . . . #toughlessons #stillfun #tropicalrain #teamwork #rainorshine #forestkindergarten #selfesteem #optoutside #connection #thenativeschool #realworld #outdoorclassroom #friend #friendship #beafriend #sandiego #forestschool #forestschooling #reggioemiliaapproach
Making valentines for our woodland friends. Will the squirrels even notice? 🥰 #ThriveForestSchool #ThisIsAClassroom #LetsThrive #forestkindergarten #forestpreschool #naturepreschool #learningoutside #outdoorclassroom #wildchild
🌲🌿🍂🌺🌎💗 #forestkindergarten #outdoorlearning #teamleader #ilovemyjob
Practicing our stealth walking in Forest K! #nature #kids #learningoutside #forestkindergarten #forestschool @learningoutside @trianglelandconservancy
Nature's Valentine ♡ #magicofchildhood #magicalwoods #naturecrafts #naturalhealing #naturejournal #nature #naturephotography #exploringnaturewithchildren #exploringnature #wildandfree #earlyyears #waldorf #getoutside #outside #forestkindergarten #forestschool
If you truly love nature you will find beauty everywhere V. Gogh #happyvalentinesday #enjoyingoutdoors #welovenature #outdoornursery 🌱🦊 #forestkindergarten #lesníškolkavenku
Kings and queens exploring the land. #majestic
What do you do when you have a hill, some recycled sheeting and a tribe of adventurous little wild ones? Create a water slide, of course! So much fun on a balmy February day! ☺️☀️💦🌿🙌🏼 . . #letthembelittle #letthembewild #letthemplay #outdoorfun #playmatters #itsnotjustplay #learningthroughplay #winterplay #bestwaterslide #riskyplay #nosuchthingastoomuchfun #physicaldevelopment #physicalplay #forestkindergarten #optoutside #getoutside #outdoorkids #wildandfree #freerangekids #childhoodunplugged #naturenursery
It’s awesome to see these sweet ones grow their confidence and practice their risk assessment. It’s one of the big gains in this school model.😉 Awesome @treeweaves spider web.😍❤️ 🌲🌲🌲 . . . . . . . . #confidentkids #riskassessment #growingwildforestschool #forestkindergarten #avl #asheville #ashevillenc #westasheville #828isgreat #homeschool #homeschooling #wildschooling #playoutside #forestschool #unschooling #natureplay #outdoorfamilies #getoutandplay #familytrails #lovelifeoutside #explorerkids #hikingwithkids #outdoorplay #outdoorkids #adventuresofchildren #familyadventures #runwildmychild #wildandbravelittles #wildandfreechildren #childhoodunplugged
Food tastes better outside.😋 🌲🌲🌲 . . . . . . . . #foodtastesbetteroutside #foodtastesbetterwithfriends #growingwildforestschool #forestkindergarten #avl #asheville #ashevillenc #westasheville #828isgreat #homeschool #homeschooling #wildschooling #playoutside #forestschool #unschooling #natureplay #outdoorfamilies #getoutandplay #familytrails #lovelifeoutside #explorerkids #hikingwithkids #outdoorplay #outdoorkids #adventuresofchildren #familyadventures #runwildmychild #wildandbravelittles #wildandfreechildren #childhoodunplugged
The best antidote to screens is time outside! Give yourself some love this love day by taking one nice deep breath outside.. or ten! 🌬🌲❤️ 🌲🌲🌲 . . . . . . . . #selflove #happyvalentines #growingwildforestschool #forestkindergarten #avl #asheville #ashevillenc #westasheville #828isgreat #homeschool #homeschooling #wildschooling #playoutside #forestschool #unschooling #natureplay #outdoorfamilies #getoutandplay #familytrails #lovelifeoutside #explorerkids #hikingwithkids #outdoorplay #outdoorkids #adventuresofchildren #familyadventures #runwildmychild #wildandbravelittles #wildandfreechildren #childhoodunplugged
Happy Valentine’s Day!! Use code LOVEDAY for 14% off your entire order! Link in bio.😘 You are loved.😘💕 ❤️ Part of our proceeds get kids outside at #forestkindergarten . 🌲🌲🌲 . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . #loveday #happyvalentines #jewelrybusiness #handcraftedjewelry #artisanjewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry #stonejewelry #smittenjewelry #shopsustainable #responsiblefashion #consciousconsumer #purchasewithpurpose #ethicalshopping #sustainablymade #consciousconsumer #ethicalconsumer #gypsyjewelry #naturalstonejewelry #handmadeinusa #madeinnc #madeinthesouth #madeinnorthcarolina #handmadebusiness #ethicalstyle #jewelrymaking #wildandfree #fashionrev #ecofashionista #fashrev
Oh the joys of being a child in the snow... Did any of you grownups remember this feeling and did you get back there this week??? I know we did!!!
Mud monsters! . . . . . #EastGrinstead #forestkindergarten #outdoornursery #forestschool #playlearngetmuddy
It’s that simple. ❤️ We want to change the world, inspiring creativity and pushing positive innovations to a greener, more connected, joyful, peaceful life for all of us. Immersing kids in nature is powerful and instantly transformational as they respond to it immediately. ✨🌲✨ Help us spread the word and tag someone who gets kids outside!😍💘 . Part of our proceeds get kids outside at #forestkindergarten . 🌲🌲🌲 . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . #rewilding #unschooling #natureplay #outdoorfamilies #getoutandplay #familytrails #lovelifeoutside #explorerkids #hikingwithkids #outdoorplay #outdoorkids #adventuresofchildren #familyadventures #runwildmychild #wildandbravelittles #wildandfreechildren #childhoodunplugged #smittenjewelry #shopsustainable #responsiblefashion #purchasewithpurpose #ethicalshopping #sustainablymade #consciousconsumer #ethicalconsumer #madeinnorthcarolina #handmadebusiness #ethicalstyle #forestschool
Inspirisani Kabareom proslavljamo danas Salaški dan šešira😉 #hatday #povratakprirodi #naturekindergarten #forestkindergarten #naturekids #šešir #salas
#planina #salas i njen #vrh #penjalica su osvojeni😉 samo da vam javimo😂 #creativekid #pametnadeca #snalazljiva #deca #volimprirodu #forestkindergarten #povratakprirodi #naturekindergarten
Nature doesn't discriminate; the water will let you play in it whether you are wearing rain gear, or jumping in with sweatpants. All are welcome here! How do you forest friends do water play? Any tips for explorers who are new to this area of nature play? #FreeForestSchool 📷: Katerina Novello, CA ● ● ● ● ● ● ● #forestschool #naturekids #adventureparenting #empoweredparents #emergentcurriculum #experientiallearning #environmentalstewardship #riskyplay #raisethemwild #unstructuredplay #optoutside #outdoorlearning #outdoorkids #forestkindergarten #letthembelittle #littleexplorers #mixedage #getoutside #generationoutdoorexplore #childledlearning #placebasedlearning #vitaminn #powerofplay #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning
The sun is shining, the birds are singing- Spring is in the air 🌱🐣 Happy vegan valentines pancakes today for our little Bees in the woods 💕 #forestkindergarten #valentines #vegan #forestschool #playoutdoors #earlyyears
Would you like to learn more about what we do at #LittleForestFolk ? Following our recent poll we are delighted to be launching our new Little Forest Folk Deep Dive #Training Days, one aimed at #parents and one aimed at #educators . Click on the link in our bio for full details 😊⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #littleexplorers #eyfs #independentlearners #earlyyears #childhoodunplugged #forestnursery #naturelover #london #openmyworld #keepitwild #exploremore #outdoorlearning #simplejoys #livethelittlethings #childreninnature #vitaminn #learning #forestschool #naturepreschool #natureschool #preschoollife #forestplay #optoutside #outdoorslife #forestkindergarten #education
Hope you found some time today to give and get a little love. 🍃 ♥️ . . . . . . #nothingwithoutjoy #natureplay #childhoodunplugged #letthemexplore #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyyears #naturephotography #bushkindy #naturekindergarten #forestkindergarten #heart #play
WHAT IS LOVE? ❤️ . Love is a supportive touch. It’s a helping hand. An arm around the shoulder. A look of encouragement. A hand to hold. A friendship forming. At Little Wild Tribe, love is kindness. Between the grown ups and children - and between child to child. Family style. And doesn’t it just make your heart burst! 💚 . New studies show that being nature not only makes us generally happier, but it helps to make us kinder, more trusting, more helpful and more loving! Yep, you heard it from us. Nature makes you kinder and more loving! 🙌🏼💥 . In a series of experiments published in 2014, researchers studied the impact of nature on the willingness of people to be generous, trusting, and helpful toward others. As part of their study, the researchers were able to demonstrate that the participants who were exposed to nature acted more generously and with more trust and the effects appeared to be due to corresponding increases in positive emotion. . In another part of the study, the researchers concluded that experiencing the beauty of nature increases positive emotion—by inspiring awe, with the sense of being part of something bigger than oneself—which then leads to ‘prosocial’ behaviours such as generosity and love. . Support for this theory also comes from an experiment conducted by Piff, Irvine et al of the University of California, in which participants staring at trees for as little as one minute measurably demonstrated more helpful behaviour and approached moral dilemmas more ethically, than participants who spent the same amount of time looking at a building. . Scientists are continuing to find evidence that being in nature has a profound impact on our brains and our behaviour, helping us to reduce anxiety and stress, and to increase our attention capacity, creativity, and ability to connect with other people... So what are you waiting for? Let’s get out little ones outside! 🌿 . . . #thinkoutside #noboxrequired #optoutside #getoutside #outdoorplay #learningthroughplay #mothernatureisthebestteacher #happyvalentinesday #love #wildandfree #raisingkindkids #ittakesavillage #familyethos #forestnursery #forestkindergarten
Back in our Griffith Park Base Camp! The stream is flowing and our newer students are learning from our returners the ins and outs of our space AND the many options for explorations. #multiageclassroom #natureisourclassroom #150hoursoutside #forestschool #forestkindergarten #optoutside #naturebasedpreschool #womanownedbusiness #griffithpark #echopark #northeastlosangeles #highlandpark #eaglerock #glassellpark #mtwashingtonlosangeles #glendale #silverlake #losfeliz #echopark #elysianpark #eaglerock #atwatervillage
#valentines for the #forestkindergarten with my little where each card gets: big water, medium lava and little land. A few lucky friends got embellishments such as "like we are looking down from outer space" or a very tiny dragon. My older son, inspired by the shape of a book by @kycebello , he taught himself to make chapbooks this evening. Then, he whipped up a goofy graphic novel and made a batch for his buddies to whom he has been telling these character driven stories. And, gosh darn it, I made pesto! Pretty good (and not our current norm) for a Wednesday. These remain the days of miracles and wonder when I can step in. #handmadecards #handmadebooks #childrenwhocreate #watercolor #dinosaurart
1) GIRLS FORT 2) Herbal bath sack-making for Valentines 3) The most entertaining play I’ve seen in a very long time 🤣!!!!! #foxtailförskola #forestkindergarten #forestpreschool #freerangelearning #educatingoutdoors
Another snow day in Massachusetts, but who’s counting!? I woke up stressed with all of the “to-do’s” that wouldn’t happen today, due to the snow day. New inventory to count, new shipments to track, orders to package, cooking a bday dinner for my husband, finishing up the Valentines for Tuvas class, etc. And then Tuva took my hand and said, “mom, don’t be stressed. Its snowing RIGHT NOW! Like, this very second! We can’t miss it! Let’s go! No time to waste!” The girls and I bundled up and played in the snow all morning before shoveling the driveway out. I’m not able to forego work obligations every time, but Im grateful for today and for 5 year olds who remind me of the magic of a snowfall ❄️❄️❄️ Tuva is wearing: @villervallaclothing Snow Suit, @reimanorthamerica Hat, @ducksday Mittens E is wearing: @ducksday Lex Snow suit, @reimanorthamerica Hat, @reimanorthamerica Mittens
Just hanging around on a windy day. 🌬#kbmoutdoorpreschool #kodiakbaptistmission #forestkindergarten
Who's been here? On their way into the forest, our kindergartners spotted these special tracks! Any guesses? Comment below👇
Thanks to the Daily Record for featuring our program. We love getting kids outside and connected to the natural world! #forestkindergarten #naturalstartalliance #ferncliff #ferncliffnaturepreschool
Hiding from the eagle, still and quiet, during a game of Eagle Eye in Forest K! #play #nature #games #kids #outdoors #learning #fun #forestkindergarten #forestschool #learningoutside @learningoutside @trianglelandconservancy
❤️💕💗 Let the love fest begin! Love is love and well worth celebrating. Don’t let anybody’s ideas of what love is or what should happen tomorrow fence you in. Love should make you feel free. Enjoy and be free.💘✨ . . Part of our proceeds get kids outside at #forestkindergarten . 🌲🌲🌲 . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . #rosequartzjewelry #jewelrybusiness #handcraftedjewelry #artisanjewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry #stonejewelry #smittenjewelry #shopsustainable #responsiblefashion #consciousconsumer #purchasewithpurpose #ethicalshopping #sustainablymade #consciousconsumer #ethicalconsumer #gypsyjewelry #naturalstonejewelry #handmadeinusa #madeinnc #madeinthesouth #madeinnorthcarolina #handmadebusiness #ethicalstyle #wildandfree #fashionrev #ecofashionista #fashrev
What was the last thing that brought you so much joy that you hugged it?? #letkidsbekids #camp_roots #playout #playingpretend #letthemexplore #vitaminN #getkidsoutdoors #childrenoftheforest #childhoodunplugged #pnwliving #cascadiankids #getoutside #letthembelittle #getkidsoutside #optoutside #natureschool #forestschool #forestroots #sproutingroots #forestkindergarten #naturepreschool #kinderroots #kindergarten #pnwonderland #seattlesnow #snowmageddon2019 #snowbunnies #snowinseattle
Nature is not in a hurry and yet it accomplishes everything. #exploringnature #exploringnaturewithchildren #nature #forestkindergarten #wildandfree #magicofchildhood #unplugged #earlyyears #naturejournal #naturecraft #naturephotography #naturelovers #naturejournaling
A poetically written and magically photographed feature on Thrive Forest School in @louisvillemag is currently on shelves. Thank you Mary Chellis Nelson and Joon Kim for sharing your talents, and for getting good and muddy with us in the forest classroom. Come back any time! 🌿 #ThriveForestSchool #ThisIsAClassroom #LetsThrive #forestkindergarten #forestpreschool #naturepreschool #learningoutside #outdoorclassroom #wildchild
So wonderful to watch friendships developing 😊 . . . . . #treehoppersfk #forestkindergarten #outdoornursery #EastGrinstead
New blog post this morning, up on the website! [Safe to Play? Finding a Balance in Urban Nature.] ● In this important blog article, Sandy Gade Algra of San Diego delves into the topic of human-related safety issues while exploring nature. Being proactive, aware and vigilant, we can work with the natural areas near us, even when they’re part of the urban landscape. “As idyllic as we'd like our kids’ play spaces to be, we do share outdoor spaces -- particularly in heavily-populated urban areas -- with those whose priority is not necessarily the safety and well-being of the space and its users.” #FreeForestSchool 📷: Elizabeth Corinth, DC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● #forestschool #naturekids #adventureparenting #empoweredparents #emergentcurriculum #experientiallearning #environmentalstewardship #riskyplay #raisethemwild #unstructuredplay #optoutside #outdoorlearning #outdoorkids #forestkindergarten #letthembelittle #littleexplorers #mixedage #getoutside #generationoutdoorexplore #childledlearning #placebasedlearning #vitaminn #powerofplay #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning
We welcomed back the 🌞 today on our forest walk... #forest #forestschool #bergman #forestkindergarten #outdoor #naturelovers #nature #learningoutside #children #forestlife #naturekindergarten #natureconnection #romania #outdooreducation #teacher #wondermore #childrenoftheforest #education #kindergarten #outdoorlearning #travelgram #instatravel #exploration #forestkids #instanature #travelgram #reggiokids #reggioemiliainspired #looseparts
EXPLORING with all our senses, through outdoor play🙃♥️🌳These are the moments when our mind and soul align with all elements of Nature... #wallieforestkidz , #forestschool , #gradinitainnatura , #wildandfree , #forestkindergarten , #outdooreducation , #outdoorclassroom , #forestschoolcluj