Belonging: How We Shape Our Day
Every part of the day is an invitation to notice, connect, and belong with the children and with each other. Through playful exploration, group gatherings, and quiet transitions, children are learning to trust themselves, each other, and the world around them. Moment by moment.
We Call This “The Outside In”
We let the outdoors open our imaginations and we let the indoors hold our reflections.
It is a small rhythm, but a powerful one.
We begin outside.
We carry the world in with us.
And everything inside becomes just a little bit more alive.
A Blank Slate
I felt a return of the hopefulness. The frustrations, the tangles of to-do lists, the navigating of relationships between builder, architect, and our own school community all melted away. Our building, not just the physical structure, but our intentions had been seen.
Water (and Mud) Studies
The children are playing, imagining, and living outside and all the while the gaining real-life skills. Realia (thank you Froebel) refers to real-life objects, environments, or experiences used in education to make learning more meaningful and tangible. In early childhood, realia goes beyond pictures or simulations—it means children engage directly with the physical world to construct understanding.
The Third Teacher
Our play yard is a place where hands press into cool earth, feet trace the roughness of wooden beams, and eyes follow the gentle sway of leaves in the breeze. The indoor space will embrace the outdoors as an essential part of learning. We’re creating a space that nurtures children's growth and deepens their sense of belonging, ensuring that every child feels welcomed, seen, and inspired.