By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D, RECE. All of this is a great forest. Inside the forest is the child. The forest is beautiful, fascinating, green, and full of hopes; there are no paths. Although it isn`t easy, we have to make our own paths, as teachers and children and families, in the forest. Sometimes we find … Continue reading
For many years I have had a dream. I dream about expanding opportunities for young children to be in and with nature on a regular basis. I have been dreaming since 2008. It was in 2008 that I was given a guided tour of Swan Lake, a remarkable and magical property in my hometown of … Continue reading
By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D, RECE. What is the point of entry for teachers who want to transform their practice, moving away from a theme-based approach to emergent curriculum, which builds on children’s authentic interests. After spending five days in the forest we have come to the realization that the outdoor environment is not just the … Continue reading
We began the 5-day session by joining in a circle in the open concept eating, gathering room at Tawingo College, a beautiful 150-acre campus that also has an Outdoor Kindergarten. We were invited to introduce ourselves by stating our name, followed by an animal and then a sound associated with this animal. Shortly after this … Continue reading
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