Experiential learning in nature for knowledge that sticks.
Our Reception program (3, 4 & 5 year olds) is play-based and is heavily influenced by inquiry and constructivist learning philosophies. We use the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme as our curricular framework.
Both indoors and outdoors, we provide the children with uninterrupted blocks of time, up to 1.5 hours, to play.… Continue reading
World Book Day 2020 is celebrated on Thursday, March 5th. I love children. I love nature and I love books. Put it all together and you get: children reading books outdoors! FABULOUS!
Don’t wait until March 5th. Here’s an idea to help you get started today.… Continue reading
On Thursday, the children and I began building a snow fort. Click here to see Snow Construction Play – Part 1.
On Friday, we returned to school to find a sagging, melting fort. And no new snowfall. Our hopes of continuing construction were dashed.… Continue reading
Here’s an idea to get your students excited about playing outside on an icy day and maybe even awaken the inner oologist in them!
Some children are happy to play outside on a cold day. Others need a bit more encouragement.… Continue reading
Create some anticipation for cold weather play by making ice with your students.
When we returned to school after the winter holidays, we returned to cold, wet mud in our outdoor learning environment. Our part of Germany gets a lot of drizzly rain.… Continue reading
Today I have a controversial suggestion for you. … Continue reading
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