At the end of January, the Kindergarten students began a weekly Forest Exploration Program at Chaldecott and Pacific Spirit Parks. Our goals for this inquiry journey were to explore the forest using our senses, gather student ideas and “wonder” questions, acquire new information to address our questions, share our discoveries, and develop an appreciation for the environment.
Studies indicate that outdoor learning has physical, mental, cognitive and social-emotional benefits. In addition, outdoor learning helps children to overcome adversity, to enhance personal and social development and to deepen their relationship with nature.
