Being committed to staying outside this fall, the weather will present the challenge of chillier temperatures. I looked up Boston’s average temperatures for last year: October high 62, low 47: November high 52, low 38. We are not going to be lounging on the driveway painting comfortably in 40 degree weather! there will be more logistics if we go on excursions. I want to start small and see how it goes. I am making this up and I will need your help!
What I imagine:
-all outdoor classes
-October-November
-masks for all unless the CDC changes its recommendations
-4 class session
-2 backyard clases, 2 excursion classes
-excursion classes may have drop off and pick up at our outdoor space
-I will carry emergency numbers in my bag
-1 1/2 hours each class
-each group every other week
-age groupings K-Gr 2 and Gr 3-6 this is subject to change depending on enrollment. I may consolidate classes if numbers are too low
The Affordance of a Space: I love this term which I picked up at a Lesley seminar. I used to call it the potential of an environment. Children are great at getting at what a space calls for- A hill! roll down it A field, twirl until you fall down, A pine bank, play hide and seek...
-the projects/excursions we will do will depend upon the weather
-excursions will include active games
-we will use a fundamental outdoor ed principle which is we use what the environment offers- light, shadow, sticks, leaves, stones
-we will use simple sets of materials when we are in the field (what I can carry )
What I will need from you
I will be asking more of you as parents to make the logistics possible!
-prior bathroom run. Or I should say walk! To increase the odds of bringing your child ready to be outside for 1 1/2 hours and not have to use the bathroom is to have a period of calm at home before class so they can check in with their bladder and bowels! This should be possible due to the virus' narrowing of four activities!
- prior snack and hydration preferably more than an hour before class
-dressing for the weather. In order to be comfortable outside in cold or wet weather your child needs the right amount of insulation and clothes that fit him/her properly. Cotton does not insulate especially when wet.
-any information about your child’s temperament or experience that may affect his/her comfort or ability to accept limits in an outdoor space
-punctual drop off and pick up
*Very useful all weather gear
-rain pants or suits- REI, Lands End, Splashy Suits
-wool or fleece socks
-comfortable rain boots
-fleece top layers under a wind or rain jacket.
Tentative Schedule: This is my research round. Once I see the level of interest I will send out the final schedule and the contact information forms I will need for you
Take a look at this and send me an email.
-Your child’s name, date of birth
-parent’s name
-your class preference AND your possible availability in case the class fills
-if you would prefer a mixed age class because of the age of your children (this is what I usually offer but due to excursions I thought I would narrow the age gap-however age categories are not written in stone)
Fall Art
All classes 3:30-5pm
Tuesday K-Gr 2 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17
Tuesday Gr 3-6 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24
Thursday K-Gr 2 Class A 10/1,10/15, 10/29, 11/12
Thursday K-G 2 Class B 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19
Fees: $100 for the 4 class session, 10% sibling discount
Pick up and Drop off
Ann’s cell 781 366 5955
TBD for excursions, most likely Robbins Farm Park or Menotomy Rocks Park
Most classes are close to being full, let me know if you are interested ASAP
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