Classroom in the Woods

2013-2014

Mrs. Slimskey’s KindergartenSt. Peter’s Regional School

Liberty, New York

        Adventurous experiences out-of-doors kindle the enthusiasm of the young and develop their concern for others, for their community and for the environment.

Such experiences provide the means of self-discovery, self-expression and enjoyment which are both stimulating and fulfilling.                                                      

  Lord Hunt of Llanfair Waterdine, KC, CBE, DSO

I tried using literature to inspire the beginning of our adventures in the woods! It worked!

September 13, 2013

First day in the woods!

September 20, 2013

Day 2 in the woods!

On our third day into the woods, the students started to get more sophisticated

with their fairy house building, incorporating more treasures and working

as teams.

The students also started using classroom tools to investigate what was in this new environment, and make

connections with things learned in class!

Centipedes and Pill bugs!

Projects we would like to explore, using natural and recycled materials…

Decorative garden stonesStepping stone path

Tire Gardening

Recycled pallet garden

Fence from recycled pallets

Wildlife

feeders

Plant bulbs in the Fall

And that is just the beginning!