Our Foresthood programs are designed to connect children to nature. The curriculum is developed by observing children’s play. When themes emerge, we use inquiry-based learning to develop knowledge or solutions. Children are encouraged to interact with nature with all of their senses, to develop socially, to build curiosities about the world around them, to find calm, to be physically active, to be stewards of the land, and to be in nature in safe and age-appropriate ways.
![Last Friday, I had a beautiful day. It began driving into the sunrise to meet a group of 26 educators to talk about outdoor learning. As they reflected about their morning, they wondered “what would it be like if all educators advocated for children to play and learn outside?”, I wonder that too.
I then made my way to Momenta’s Foresthood Inservice day excited to hear the stories from the morning. I very quickly got invited to a 100% child led museum that had an exhibit of “artichokes”, us adults may call them artifacts and an experiential art exhibit where all visitors could add their own art pieces. My museum guide was not only welcoming, but encouraged me in my art making process as well. The second photo is an oak leaf [my ticket to the museum] with two stamps showing that I attended two exhibits.
I adore outdoor play and learning, I will continue to advocate for it in all spaces. It’s good for all of us.
Do you ever wonder what would happen if we all spent more time outside? - Lise
📍Treaty 1
#outdoorplayeveryday
#relationshipwithplay
#relationshipwithland
#experientiallearning](https://scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/312632114_645159927056073_4080061777339275504_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=8-Zd0w9AemwAX8EJpO-&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDvnsGtjQQiYeJtyKlayutIiXoUpiUZhuOe8-anMkgNCg&oe=63788BAA)
![Last Friday, I had a beautiful day. It began driving into the sunrise to meet a group of 26 educators to talk about outdoor learning. As they reflected about their morning, they wondered “what would it be like if all educators advocated for children to play and learn outside?”, I wonder that too.
I then made my way to Momenta’s Foresthood Inservice day excited to hear the stories from the morning. I very quickly got invited to a 100% child led museum that had an exhibit of “artichokes”, us adults may call them artifacts and an experiential art exhibit where all visitors could add their own art pieces. My museum guide was not only welcoming, but encouraged me in my art making process as well. The second photo is an oak leaf [my ticket to the museum] with two stamps showing that I attended two exhibits.
I adore outdoor play and learning, I will continue to advocate for it in all spaces. It’s good for all of us.
Do you ever wonder what would happen if we all spent more time outside? - Lise
📍Treaty 1
#outdoorplayeveryday
#relationshipwithplay
#relationshipwithland
#experientiallearning](https://scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/312660041_1102866083752296_8327843005650393248_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=sZfMWWrZD4AAX-ycbp9&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDdRM4YHkVX4dwib2qj7IkbI1dlPACooRnlQcgod-yq9Q&oe=63790F68)
