Muddy Boots Club!

That's an enthusiastic title for an afternoon that we're enthusiastic about. Muddy Boots Club is embraced by the children-they ask "is it Muddy Boots Club today?" often, and we are excited when it IS Friday and we can say "Yes!" We bundle up and head out into the woods and everyone is immediately engaged and playing. We (teachers) are there for support and safety, but mostly we watch and revel in the independence and strength of these children.

Until Next Time,
Michele

this is an "owl tree!"

we never need to ask anyone to keep up!

Out and About

The woods were a little cooler but just as inviting today as we headed out through some mud to play. The children remembered digging underneath logs last week and worked hard by themselves to look!

Until Next Time,
Michele

this was called "king of the kong" by one of the children-we were there (very close!) while the children took a turn climbing up and then choosing the next climber. 

Another Beautiful Day!

Today was a day for checking under logs, climbing logs, hitting logs with sticks, and looking for early signs of spring. We found a new sort of spot over some bridges and stayed out for a long while.

Until Next Time,
Michele

A Beautiful Day!

We had a sunny, cold, beautiful time out in the woods today. That's all I can say!

moss!

This was a climbing challenge that just about everyone tried out today. Such skills and balance!

"look how high up I am!"

This was a game of jumping and rolling that these children arranged. It was fun to watch!