It Takes A Village
The Outdoor Classroom at It Takes a Village is the hub of our program. No matter what the weather is, we start and end our day there. It is a constant for the children. They always know that the outdoor classroom
is their space to create, play, explore and be close to nature. The action of being in the outdoor space is constant, however, the space itself is always evolving.
In Reggio inspired schools, the outdoor space, is known as the third teacher. ITAV children have so many unique experiences in this space. It has been grey, colorful, full, empty, loud, quiet, big and small. We share snack, morning meetings, dance parties, art and theatre in this space. We host parties and events, and small family readings. We plant and eat our own harvest and food for wildlife, and butterflies. Most importantly we play.
This is our 9th year of recognition as a Nature Explore Certified Outdoor Classroom. This certification has helped us define and move towards the mission we set out for It Takes a Village. We look forward to many more years of evolving in this space.
