We found a new area to explore. The hike up the hill was challenging for some of our students but it didn't deter them from trying and reaching the top. We use the three points of contact rule for those friends (including teachers) that don't feel safe just walking up the hill.
When coming down the otherside we showed the children how to do the crab walk while others walked down or found other ways of getting down without assistance.
At the bottom were lots of rotting logs to explore and climb as well as lots of leaves to add to our ever growing collection.
Everyone really enjoyed their adventure in the woods, testing their gross motor skills, problem solving and making decisions about how to safely climb up and down the hills and which leaves they wanted to collect. I am so appreciative of having these spaces on campus to share with the children. They benefit so much from their interactions in the wooded areas. I am adding a link if anyone is interested in reading more about the benefits of outdoor play
We headed back to the classroom for snack and work choices. Ending our morning by reading Pink is for boys by Robb Pearlman which linked to a conversation we had about their favorite color. They each picked a color of crayon they liked. We noticed the connections that friends in our class had over their favorite color.
QUESTIONS
What was your favorite part about the woods?
How many different colors did you notice on the leaves?
What color crayon did one of your friends choose?
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