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Food Prep and An Introduction to Nutrition with Children

Being that Wild Roots has blended two philosophies into one (Reggio Emilia and The Montessori Method), our teachers are encouraged to create materials outside the traditional learning styles of both philosophies. This invites emergent curriculum in the day-to-day...

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What Does Preschool Art Look Like?

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...

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DIY MUD KITCHEN

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....

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Preschool Multicultural Meal Ideas!

The Wild Roots Kitchen is churning up something different every Friday this year! Here, we've shared what we're up to and why... plus, learn about our 1st four child friendly multicultural meal ideas this fall! Here at Wild Roots... everything we do with the children...

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Creating Inspiring Invitations to Learn

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...

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Areas of the Wild Roots Preschool Classroom

We are so excited for another amazing school year at Wild Roots! We have designed a beautiful layout in our primary program’s Oak Room to which we will begin with the basics in each area and slowly add materials throughout the year, as the children progress in the...

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Wild Roots Summer Splash Ideas Gallery

Believe it or not, Summer water play does NOT have to be a hassle for parents or educators! Instead of plastic pools and inflatables, lots of kid gear, and a ton of wet laundry to tend to, think natural play invitations! Here we've shared a few of our favorite summer...

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Preschool Costume Design at Wild Roots

Preschool costume design is taking place in the Atelier, in preparation for Spring Music Program! There are so many ways that children can express themselves artistically! Some creative subjects the children explore at Wild Roots are drama, learning a musical...

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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.

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