Why We Chose Nature School for Our Daughter's Kindergarten
We toyed with the idea of Nature School for my daughter's Prekindergarten year--toured the facility twice. My daughter LOVED it. In the end, we opted to keep her in the traditional prekindergarten class at the campus where she thrived during preschool. However, after the second elementary school shooting in the US we knew we had to explore options. Our school was great with improving security, but we opted for Nature School for kindergarten because it made us feel the most comfortable--and our daughter BEGGED us after the third tour. In addition to safety, we researched the benefits of nature schools for little kids. Knowing that it is a common practice in other countries made us curious to see the research. Here's what we learned: Benefits of Nature School for Little Kids In an era dominated by technology and urbanization, the importance of connecting children with nature cannot be overstated. Nature schools, focusing on outdoor education, have gained popularity in recent yea...