It Takes A Village
It Takes a Village is proud to be synonymous with outdoor play and learning in nature. Our Nature Explore Certification is a tangible acknowledgment that we are committed to helping children connect with nature. It is also an acknowledgment that we will continue to learn from our space.
Some years we make many additions to our space. Some years we host new events or have new ideas on how to engage the community in our classroom. But some years, we pause and listen.
An outdoor classroom is intended to be forever changing between seasons and groups of children. We find every year to be a little different. Last year the children at It Takes a Village loved to build and get dirty! It was our job as educators to provide them with the opportunity to learn through building and getting dirty. We increased the number of crates and trucks to our loose parts supply and provided sensory opportunities.
Our goal for the upcoming year is to add an enclosed structure, such as a yurt. This space would provide some shelter and an option for a covered space to play in. We are currently in the beginning stages of brainstorming fundraisers to support this plan.
We are forever grateful for the exposure our Nature Explore certification has brought to our program. We will continue to be fluid in what we add or take away from this space and will always be mindful of what the children’s interests are.
