There are so many benefits to having a garden at a school. Back in the fall the kids designed their own outdoor classroom including a garden where they are now growing beans, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, strawberries and garlic. They built the garden beds themselves and take such pride in the work that they do outside. Just before we left for winter break, we picked...
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The concept of the Outdoor Classroom is built upon the premise that children need a broad variety of learning experiences and opportunities to grow in areas such as gross and fine motor development, social-emotional development, language development, and creative expression. Mastery of these skills is critical for healthy development and requires an educational...
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Below is a link to a presentation (by Kids Count Pediatrics) on the role that art plays in a child’s development. https://prezi.com/zno5yxrff7xd/arts-and-children/ The visual and performing arts are not just fluff or something extra to do if time allows. The arts are an important part of a child’s education. Participation in the arts: improves academic...
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