Outdoor Practical Life

Spring Equinox in the Anishinaabe Culture

Follow along on the children’s journey to learn about the Spring Equinox and the lifecycle of the bean plant as a key symbol of life, nourishment, and potential in the Anishinaabe culture. We learned about the interconnectedness of all life, and that spring represents balance, harmony, and a time for renewal. (Click for the full photos as well.)

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Planting Sweet Corn

The children help to turn the soil, sprinkle seeds, and water the soil to help the seeds germinate. Each day the children are excited to revisit the planters to observe the sprouts that have started to appear. This activity fosters a love for nature and allows them to explore cause and effect. (Click for the full photos and information.)

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Care of the Outdoor Environment

The children in Under 2 help to care for their outdoor environment by using hand brooms and dustpans to collect leaves and sticks and place them in yard waste bags. Care of outdoor environment exercises foster love for the environment and help children connect and engage with nature. (Click for more photos and info.)

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Car Wash

The children participated in a car wash during water play in the playground. They enjoyed filling their buckets with the sprinkler, squeezing and making soap suds with soapy water and a sponge, and cleaning different parts of the fire truck. What a great water play activity to do on a warm summer day!

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