There are a lot of things that preschool art is. Art is messy, it is freeing, it is emotional, it is beautiful, it is honest, it can even be crazy and chaotic! But, there is one thing that art is not: art is not simple. And Preschool art? Even less so. So when...
At home, at school, and in virtually every environment experienced, young children soak up the world around them and gain knowledge through exploration of the senses. Sensory experiences forever imprint on our long term memory and shape the way we view the world....
At Wild Roots, we LOVE creating inspiring invitations to learn! When materials are displayed carefully with intention and purpose, it suggests to students that the materials have inherent value and are worth using. When an activity is visually appealing, artfully...
Toddler and Preschool age children are in constant, active states of making sense of the world around them, formulating ideas about the way that different pieces of their world fit together based on their experiences. They are also very sensory oriented, and the...
Sensory play is one of the most essential part of a child's day and is something that is integrated into every experience. Whether at school, at home, or in any other environment, children are soaking up the world around them through their senses. A very young child,...
Play is a word that is used frequently in the early education world and many preschools and homes will focus on play being the center of their young children’s day. However, the term “play” is broad and playful times can take various forms for different people and...
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better” — Albert Einstein Here at Wild Roots, we seek to provide children endless acquaintance to the wonders of the natural world. Through opportunity for exploration and play in our bountiful backyards...
THE WILD ROOTS BLOG
Welcome friends, teachers and families! This blog is where we’ll share updates of our school, peeks into happy moments from our classrooms, as well as posts that dive into childhood education philosophies (especially Montessori and Reggio ones!) and ideas for keeping our young ones smiling and learning.
Wild Roots Nannies provide holistic child care with Montessori and Reggio Emilia education philosophies.
