We love the outdoors. Being outdoors gives the children many opportunities that we don't see indoors. Children have the freedom to run and climb, or to simply observe and learn from the natural environment. Throughout this winter we have watched as our snow hill in our front yard grew bigger and bigger. The children have been hesitant to climb it. With some determination and perseverance the children begin to challenge their balance as they begin to climb the snow hill.
This child decided that climbing wasn't working so the hill became a slide. Then she takes a break to look at the sky.
We encourage children to listen to the way their bodies feel, if they aren't comfortable climbing the hill they find a different path. The role of the Early Childhood Educator is to observe and watch for the child's cues on how they might be feeling. We can then help children understand what message their bodies might be sending them.
One child proudly states, "Arigo, I did it!"
This week most of the children can easily make it up and down the hill with ease. It has been a very proud moment for everyone.
Miss Sousa
"It doesn't matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop" - Confucius
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