Hello! I am a new teacher in the Duluth area with a passion for bringing nature-based play and curriculum into my preschool classes. The demand for nature preschools is growing, and they have been historically less accessible to lower-income children and those with special needs. Bringing nature preschool philosophies to district early childhood programs can help bridge the gap and allow all children to experience the benefits of nature play!
Studies on nature preschools have shown the positive impact on children’s creativity, resilience, mental health, motor skills, and social skill development.
Children in nature play engage in the rich, sensorial, open-ended play that older generations recall with a sense of nostalgia. If changes aren't made soon, this type of play will become less and less common, with indoor, technology-based activities taking its place.
One big barrier to overcome is the access to quality outdoor gear that makes it comfortable and safe to play outside year-round in Minnesota. This includes rain gear that can support outdoor play on rainy days and during the wet, transitional seasons. Please consider donating to help support the outdoor play of up the 36 children ages 3-5 based at our school!
My Project
"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes" - classic Norwegian saying.
One of the greatest barriers to outdoor play, especially in Northern Minnesota, is the proper gear.
The gear you wear outside can make the difference between having fun and playing with your friends, or feeling miserable and shivering! As it is important for children to play outside, rain or shine, I am requesting help purchasing coverall rain gear for all of the students in my early childhood classes based at our school.
Your generosity will be so appreciated when my students are able to comfortably splash in puddles, explore streams, and play in sticky springtime snow without soaking through their snowpants! Thank you so much for your time and take care!
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