Discovering Insects
By: Diane Spahn My young neighbor, Lily, is certain to become an entomologist. Without fail this determined 5 year old is in her front yard every morning moving rocks and digging around the roots of a large tree. She keeps a variety of tools nearby, an old coffee mug...
Summer Memories turned Classroom Opportunities
By: Kasey Kile I absolutely adore summertime. It is by far my favorite season. The green grass, blue skies, the smell of a thunderstorm, and the emerging of all the bugs and animals make my inquisitive nature come to life. I’m sure growing up on a farm is one...
Re-Inventing Outdoor Play and Learning Part 3
By: Diane Spahn & Kasey Kile Refreshing your outdoor spaces by rearranging materials and adding something new is often just as exciting for the adults for your program as it is for the children. It offers entry points to have conversations with children, make...
