Forest Fridays

Today we had our very first Forest Friday!

The SKs and I headed out to the Green Classroom to observe, explore, and inquire. 

We started out by finding our special forest spots, and sat by ourselves for a few minutes, so we could observe the sights, sounds and smells of the area. 

Then we headed out for free explorations. 

There was a lot of interest in the burdock plant, which is in flower. 

We were lucky to see a monarch, and the children learned how to identify milkweed. They also learned why it is important to plant and preserve milkweed. 

Outdoor play is a cornerstone of our FDK program. We will be spending many days (not just Fridays) out in Nature.