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Satisfying In Every Way
As a teacher, emergent curriculum is often exciting, creative and satisfying in every way. It starts with presencing and listening, which...
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Mar 31, 20211 min
My Squirmy Secret
Most kids love worms. I was not that kid. I'm not that adult. I'm thinking about worms because of our recent full moon, whose name is...
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Mar 28, 20211 min
First Full Moon Of Spring
One of the names for the March full moon is Worm Moon. Others are Wind Strong Moon and Goose Moon. Recently, while walking along Tomales...
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Mar 15, 20212 min
Decisions Decisions
Decisions! Decisions! We all make decisions every day. Should I drink some water now? Small daily decisions are typically not that big of...
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Mar 6, 20211 min
Color Matching Game
One morning at forest school, the children went on a Color Hunt. The next day, they played a variation--a Color Matching Game. Is this...
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Feb 26, 20211 min
Name Your Full Moon
One of the names for the February full moon is Storm Moon. Another is Snow Moon. Traditionally, the full moon name was given to each...
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Feb 13, 20212 min
Messy Yummy Mud!
When I had my own preschool classroom, one of the favorite items was the wooden kitchen. It had belonged to my daughter and was so well...
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Feb 7, 20212 min
Winter Craft: Treasure Weaving
The children at Emerald Heart Forest School love this nature-based craft. Whether you make this with your child, your students or your...
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Jan 31, 20211 min
On Track
During various times of my life, a particular animal has appeared as a messenger and inspiration. On January 1st, I was hoping for an...
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Jan 28, 20211 min
Moon Wisdom
Happy Full Moon! One of the names for the January full moon is Wolf Moon. Another is Cold Moon. Typically, the names are based on what is...
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Jan 25, 20211 min
Welcome to our Forest Lessons blog
You are invited to take off your shoes and meander through Forest Lessons, a growing gathering of musings, activities and inspirations!...
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