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A Forest Kindergarten Day forest plan or Naturally Curious prepare: head, hat, lunch, supplies

A Forest Kindergarten Day forest plan or Naturally Curious prepare: head, hat, lunch, supplies first focus hike sit-spots morning meeting play, prepare snack station rotation lunch and literature play hike home debrief, blog

first focus A brief outdoor meeting during which we highlight a theme or focus

first focus A brief outdoor meeting during which we highlight a theme or focus for the day with a mini-lesson.

sit-spots One person. One place. Each student uses the same place all year for

sit-spots One person. One place. Each student uses the same place all year for 5 -15 minutes of observation, introspection and place-making.

morning meeting Students share a nature note or “I notice, ” we check thermometer

morning meeting Students share a nature note or “I notice, ” we check thermometer and discuss the plans for the day.

play, prepare snack

play, prepare snack

snack pizza apple crisp grilled veggies

snack pizza apple crisp grilled veggies

station rotation Small group teacher directed work.

station rotation Small group teacher directed work.

lunch and literature While students eat lunch around the fire, a teacher reads fiction

lunch and literature While students eat lunch around the fire, a teacher reads fiction or non-fiction related to theme of the day.

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play

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blog mrsminnucci. wordpress. com cornerclassroom. wordpress. com www. forestkinder. org

prioritized start-up considerations 1 2 administrator support teacher to student ratio (K) 1: 7

prioritized start-up considerations 1 2 administrator support teacher to student ratio (K) 1: 7 communication with parents gear waterproof overalls - puddle pants rain boots wool socks waterproof mittens snowpants and winter coat wool hat fleece neck warmer 3 supplies fire tripod grill grate or dutch oven heavy duty leather fire gloves water jugs rope for shelter building and “mountain climbing” loose parts

cost paid Forest Teacher model 8 hours/week, at $25/hour $8, 200 start up year

cost paid Forest Teacher model 8 hours/week, at $25/hour $8, 200 start up year $7, 500 each continuing year school staff and volunteer model $1, 200 start up year $500 each continuing year

funding our initial sources ~Byrne Foundation ~Wellborn Ecology Fund ~Vermont Community Fund ~Mascoma Savings

funding our initial sources ~Byrne Foundation ~Wellborn Ecology Fund ~Vermont Community Fund ~Mascoma Savings Bank ● Connect with local Nature Centers ● Look for funding sources that seek to promote education, community connections, environmental awareness and development of innovative programing for students. ● Local sources (banks, businesses, non-profits) are more likely to fund you. ● Are there other initiatives in your school or community? Who funds those?

Some tips on Grant Research leads generate some leads and then follow them! Google!

Some tips on Grant Research leads generate some leads and then follow them! Google! foundation websites www. guidestar. org www. foundationcenter. org

volunteers can they… ★ donate firewood ★ donate/make gear or supplies ★ donate chainsaw

volunteers can they… ★ donate firewood ★ donate/make gear or supplies ★ donate chainsaw time ~clear standing dead wood, eye level branches ★ donate forest snack supplies ★ share an outdoor passion or skill ~sugaring, bird calling, plant identification, ~wild edibles, igloo building… ★ monitor water play ★ monitor fire ★ lead cooking ★ lead games ★ lead nature walks

connecting to standards Access planning and debriefing resources at our website forestkinder. org.

connecting to standards Access planning and debriefing resources at our website forestkinder. org.

here are some examples Force and Motion: literacy: Playing out

here are some examples Force and Motion: literacy: Playing out

Let’s get outside! forest plan or Naturally Curious prepare: head, hat, lunch, supplies first

Let’s get outside! forest plan or Naturally Curious prepare: head, hat, lunch, supplies first focus hike sit-spots morning meeting play, prepare snack station rotation lunch and literature play hike home debrief, blog