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The clay, playdough, paint, utensils, scissors and
recycled materials present the children with a variety of media
to experiment with and to exercise their fine motor skills.
Children are encouraged to use their imagination to explore and investigate the indoor areas. They are
given ample opportunities to interact with
their peers and adults. They also learn to cooperate
and take turns in these settings.
Children are exposed to math and science concepts throughout the
day as they engage in various activities. Math language and
vocabulary are an integral part of the indoor and outdoor
experiences. In addition, many facets of the school's environment are designed to build a foundation for learning
to read and write.
Children spend
a significant amount of time playing and learning outdoors.
They exercise their gross motor muscles in a variety of ways, such as: gardening; doing construction projects at the sand box; running through the school yard and playing games;
climbing the willow tree, the triangle house and
the wooden train; pulling sleds through the snow
in the school yard and up the hills; and, using the swings and the slide. Some
indoor activities are frequently relocated outside. Utensils and materials for projects are made available at the picnic
table for exploration. Science materials are also used outside
to make direct connections with nature and the surrounding
environment.
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