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Forest Kindergartens
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:45 am
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:45 am
Would you send your kid to one? I was sure they didn’t exist in the US but it turns out they do.
Basically, it’s just all kids playing in a forest all day every day and doing constructive tasks. Like in Sweden, they build log cabins.
This started in Sweden and Denmark.
Basically, it’s just all kids playing in a forest all day every day and doing constructive tasks. Like in Sweden, they build log cabins.
This started in Sweden and Denmark.
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It isn't all hype. A 2003 doctoral dissertation by Peter Hafner in Germany showed that graduates of German forest kindergartens had a "clear advantage" over graduates of regular kindergartens, outpacing their peers in cognitive and physical abilities, as well as in creativity and social development.
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Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:46 am to athenslife101
no
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Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:46 am to athenslife101
Hell yes.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:48 am to athenslife101
Yes, exploratory learning is amazing
This post was edited on 1/22/19 at 10:49 am
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:48 am to athenslife101
Soooooo Boy/Girl Scouts for kids??
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:48 am to athenslife101
Hell yes
And yes, they are growing in popularity all over the US
Pretty sure there is one on the Northshore
And yes, they are growing in popularity all over the US
Pretty sure there is one on the Northshore
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:49 am to athenslife101
Sounds cool
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:49 am to athenslife101
Yes. I was planning on a cabin when I retire, so maybe I can get them to build me one for cheap.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:59 am to athenslife101
I'd never heard of those before, and just perused a few school websites.
At first glance, I really like what I'm seeing.
I'd definitely want to observe for a few days before I committed to sending my kid there. But it seems like a potentially excellent alternative to the traditional classroom.
At that age, you can certainly get away with that type of environment before students have to start delving into more substantive book-learning.
At first glance, I really like what I'm seeing.
I'd definitely want to observe for a few days before I committed to sending my kid there. But it seems like a potentially excellent alternative to the traditional classroom.
At that age, you can certainly get away with that type of environment before students have to start delving into more substantive book-learning.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 11:00 am to Michael Hayes
I got some land, maybe I need to open up a kindergarten class where you come learn how to pick up sticks, remove unwanted bushes, rake leaves, etc. I'll even cut the parents a deal and let them do that for $1,000 a semester if they want. 
Posted on 1/22/19 at 11:02 am to athenslife101
Without a doubt.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 11:05 am to Salmon
These smug millennial parents think their little snowflakes are too good for Ritalin and an iPad
Posted on 1/22/19 at 11:05 am to athenslife101
If I had kids you're damn skippy I would. My best memories of being a kid were just exploring the local woods, catching frogs, etc.
Probably why I enjoy hiking so much now as an adult.
Probably why I enjoy hiking so much now as an adult.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 11:08 am to athenslife101
Hell yea, can I go to as a room-parent? That sounds fun
Posted on 1/22/19 at 11:09 am to athenslife101
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Basically, it’s just all kids playing in a forest all day every day
Sounds like a good time to me!
Posted on 1/22/19 at 11:10 am to athenslife101
We did shite like this during the summer at camps.
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