The Dog Days of Summer

Oh summer! A favorite time of year here at the school. We may be year round but we know how to have fun! There's water everywhere, not to mention bubbles, shaving cream in the wading pool, music, the annual mud run and outdoor play aplenty.

We are excited to announce The Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research have certified us for a third year as a Nature Explore-nature based play space! Our excitement to become the first school on the South shore with a nature based space has only spurred us to share our good fortune whenever we can. Whether it is educating our families, opening up our space for annual open house events or presenting at our annual Montessori conference; we love to share the benefits of nature based play.  From increasing creativity, problem solving skills and physical activity, to decreasing stress-outdoor play is essential to development.

The children love being outside digging in the dirt, building with BIG blocks, swinging, triking, painting, splashing and having fun! These are just some of the ever changing components within our outdoor space. So with the last month of summer upon us, the children's enthusiasm definitely will not wane and the fun will keep on coming!   

Kathy :)