Beautiful Weather!

we watched the middle school's "rocket launch!" from the shade.



Until Next Time,
Michele

sunny days

These breezy days are perfect for muddy boots club. We spent some time by the pond recently and marveled at the tadpoles and the mud. The woods were welcoming too!

Until Next Time,
Michele

Spring has Sprung

Sometimes the muddy boots club wants to throw stuff in the woods-and we had a chance to throw pinecones and sticks and other stuff off of the tree house- we tidied it up and had the satisfaction of throwing stuff-safely!

But there is always something to look at, pick up, move, push, explore, climb, jump down from, or talk about in the woods! We find that no matter how active the children have been inside the classroom, when we get outside, in moments, there is a business, focus, and purpose to each child's actions. 

 This particular tree is not easy to climb, but it's a challenge that the children line up for. The two children pictured (above) became experts quickly, and offered hints and support to the less experienced climbers.

 This child is part of a game, played with three other children. We didn't ask, but it seemed fairy tale like.

 Earlier in the week, we had coats on! We took a long walk, which ended with some mud exploration in a vernal pool.

 These children were proud of their catch! (mud)
Until Next Time,
Michele

Woods Adventures!

 The woods were inviting on Tuesday, and we headed out for extended play time. There was a lot of sitting together on logs and story telling, climbing trees (always a wait in line activity) and jumping to the soft surface of leaves. It was a beautiful day and we were grateful for the chance to spend it outside!

Until Next Time,
Michele

Definitely Spring in the Air!

We celebrated Earth Day in muddy boots club on Friday by picking up bits of trash on the trails. The children were very conscientious and helpful!

These early days of spring we have spent time walking all of the trails and familiarizing ourselves with the forest again. It's a bit muddy and there is water under all of the bridges, which makes it even more fun to walk in our boots. 

 I've compiled these photos from both Tuesday and Friday's group times, the groups of children changes slightly but the joy and excitement of being outdoors never gets old!

Until Next Time,
Michele