our Context
The Boreal Forest began to grow 5000 years ago, so it would only make sense to bring education back to these roots.
At the Rosalind Blauer kinder-forest school program we pride ourselves in offering the children a unique experience. Connecting the children with nature, the stories and histories of the land, as well as the environment are the first steps to supporting children in understanding the importance of honouring nature, as they become one with the forest.
We gratefully acknowledge the histories and traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Ojibway/Chippewa and Haudenosaunee peoples, the woodland where the children's experiences unfold.
At the Rosalind Blauer kinder-forest school program we pride ourselves in offering the children a unique experience. Connecting the children with nature, the stories and histories of the land, as well as the environment are the first steps to supporting children in understanding the importance of honouring nature, as they become one with the forest.
We gratefully acknowledge the histories and traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Ojibway/Chippewa and Haudenosaunee peoples, the woodland where the children's experiences unfold.
CuriosityChildren's curiosity about the world around them & their role is sparked by exploring and observing nature up-close. |
Year round adventure!
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ExperiencesThe children & educators have many experiences in the forest from climbing trees to learning about invasive species, the learning and play is endless! |
While attending the Rosalind Blauer kinder-forest school program the children have the opportunity to build self-confidence, develop empathy for their peers and the environment. The forest offers the children an opportunity to develop a strong sense of independence, supporting self-regulation and cognitive development. Through discovery and creation of independent activities the children experience profound growth in their development. As the children climb, crawl, run, and jump they gain physical strength, gross motor skills, and risk-taking knowledge.
Play in the forest is fluid, imaginative, creative, collaborative and engaging. Play is crucial for a young child.
- "It is a happy talent to know how to play"
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Discover
The forest is a natural space to ask question, wonder, explore, and investigate. Our educators support children's interests by following their lead, asking new questions, and providing a variety of experiences.
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Learn
What's an invasive species? Why do peeper frogs peep? What does a deer den feel like? How can we build a den? Who lived on the land before us? These are some of the endless questions children have explored. Learning is a fluid process where the outdoor discoveries impact the indoor program and vice versa.
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