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| We had two blueberry bushes to plant for Earth Day. |
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| We decided to plant them in pots, so they could be easily moved around into the warm sunshine. |
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| The children enjoyed planting them. |
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| After the plantings were complete, the children moved into the dirt and sand area, to do more of 'their own' planting. |
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| snack & a story |
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| the bulbs we planted in the fall..... |
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| gathering pinecones |
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| a wheelbarrow full of pansies |
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| "in the spring, at the end of the day you should smell like dirt" Margaret Atwood |
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| mmmmm........the warm sun feels good |
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| time for a water break |
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| our forest walk today |
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| a hill to climb STAY TUNED .......... a guest blogger coming soon........ |
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| When I play outside....... I take risks I face challenges I solve problems I make choices I belong I learn about my world I discover and explore I experiment I imagine I create I take responsibility I collaborate, communicate and co-operate I lead I can be noisy, messy and adventurous I am independent I am resilient My body is strong I learn about the natural world I invent I build I am calmer and less anxious I have a strong immune system I wonder I feel good about myself I can be wild I can be still I find out what my body can do I observe, I smell, I touch, I taste I focus and concentrate I feel connected to the natural world I watch things grow I explore mathematical and scientific concepts I solve conflicts I pretend I am motivated I am curious I am master of my universe I am healthy I make up stories I master physical skills I have fun Outdoor Play is NOT a waste of time |
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| Give me long stretches of time, unhurried, unstructured play outdoors It makes me happier, healthier, stronger and smarter. Credit for this article goes to Jenny Kable from Australia, Let the Children Play |
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| "Young children thrive & their minds & bodies develop best when they have free access to stimulating outdoor environments for learning through play & real experiences". Jan White |
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| "The world is MUD-luscious & PUDDLE-wonderful". E.E.Cummings |
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| entrance into Stomping in the Mud |
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| bamboo heavy with snow |
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| bamboo becomes a tunnel |
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| up to a foot of snow in our play space |
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| our music tree |
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| mud kitchen becomes a snow kitchen |
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| Stomping in the Mud takes a snow day.......... |
