Nature
Research is showing that children need connections with the natural world as a regular part of their healthy growth and development.
Learning
Our outdoor classrooms offer ample opportunities for science investigations, engineering, collaboration, creativity, and more.
Play
Children are naturally drawn to active play outdoors: it allows them to explore their environment, develop muscle strength and coordination, and gain self-confidence.
an outdoor learning environment
Each Kinderberry Hill location has its own unique and special outdoor classroom. These spaces have been certified by the Nature Explore Certification Program and include specific areas designed for art, music, gardening, building, messy materials, and gathering together. Loose parts are incorporated into the space to reinforce creativity, engineering, and collaboration in children. This beautiful and educational classroom not only encourages children to experiment, discover, and explore, but also to enjoy full body, outdoor PLAY!
To a passerby, the outdoor classroom may look like children playing outside as they always have. However, what is actually happening is rich, child-centered learning! These spaces intentionally provide a variety of experiences with learning goals in mind. They encourage children to initiate their own activities and create their own learning in an enriched, nature-inspired, and ever-changing environment.
