Back to School
Chalk dust! Art supplies! Curriculum! Recess! Yes
, it time to head back to school. Whether classes have already started, or you have a few more weeks to prepare, now is a great time to think about your plans for the school year. Everyone at
The Adventurous Child is so excited for a new year!
What would you like to do differently this year? Is there a teaching method or activity you would like to try? At the end of the school year, what lessons or answers do you want your students to walk away with?
Sasha Azevedo, an American athlete, once remarked: "We can teach from our experience, but we cannot teach experience."
Let's make this the year of experience for our children. Make this the year that you teach and learn through creation, demonstration, and observation. Play outside, conduct experiments, and engage in nature. Experience the world together.
One of the best ways to experience together is by being prepared for the outdoors. Maybe the Boy Scouts have a claim on the motto, "Be Prepared," but there's no reason that can't be your motto, too. Wouldn't it be nice to never have to run back inside for something? The
Teacher's Organizational Post is a multipurpose structure for centralizing outdoor teacher supplies. Ideal for outdoor classrooms, the post contains a large hook to support hanging items like backpacks, a shelf for clip boards and writing activity, and a child-accessible tissue holder and trash receptacle so children can retrieve their own tissues and dispose of them in a hygienic manner. The organizational post will make a fantastic addition to your outdoor classroom. After all, if you have stations for writing activities and tissues, and a closet for backpacks, why not set up a similar area outside? (Check out The Adventurous Childfor more information about the post!)
Another great way to make that transition from summer to school is with the literacy gazebo. The Literacy Gazebo provides a great place for children to sit and listen to stories, tell stories to other children, or create their own stories using art supplies. Imagine sitting outside with the children. A cool breeze running through your hair, the shelter's shade keeping everyone comfortable you can read and create together and enjoy nature's lovely background all at the same time.
This area includes two bookcases and three benches. The sixth side of the area is open for entering and exiting the area. Each bookcase has four different shelves for displaying materials. One of the bookcases is designed to hold art supplies such as paper and markers so children can draw and tell their stories; the second one is designed to hold books. The literacy gazebo will become a favorite landmark for reading, story-telling, and drawing. Children will love the opportunity to stay outdoors, and after an hour of running around in the sun, cooling off in the gazebo while listening to a story will be just the ticket!
While sharing stories in the Literacy Gazebo, select one of the children's favorites from the Bookcase. This handy-dandy bookcase is designed to display books and art supplies in an outdoor classroom setting. Specially-formulated playground plastics are used to create the shelves and the exterior of the bookcase so that the weather (i.e. rain, sun, heat and cold) will not affect whatever is stored inside, or the case itself. The bookcase features a locking lid that can be placed on the front of the display case as well as the top.
Whether the children are requesting Strega Nona or The Cat in the Hat, The Kissing Hand or The Very Hungry Caterpillar, you will be able to keep their favorites safe and accessible in this sturdy book case on their literacy gazebo. Perfect for outdoor story time! (Contact The Adventurous Child to find out more.)
Going back to school does not have to be chaotic. With a little preparation and attention to your goals for the school year, you will be ready to welcome your children back! Good luck on the upcoming school year. Feel free to check out our
blog when you have a moment of reprieve.
Back to School
By: Clark Kugler
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