Each new Year is a surprise to us. We find that we had virtually forgotten the note of each bird, and when we her it again, it is remembered like a dream, reminding us to a previous state of existence… The voice of nature is always encouraging. _ Henry David Thoreau
At the Wolf Pack we understand the importance of the relationship between child and nature. Instead of having an indoor, inclosed class room, we have a classroom that turns outward. Nature then, becomes the vehicle for learning colors, sizes, numbers, names, counting and the potential of nature and how everything is interlaced. And all of this learning is done in group where socializing becomes a very intricate and important part of learning.
“We put the tomatoes in cages so that they don’t run away!” -Sofia 2&1/2
We make sure that the children participate actively in planting our veggie garden and our fruit garden. They feel grounded when they step on soil, or when they touch the soil and find worms that will fertilize the soil for our food to grow. Picking a fruit or some vegetables from the garden awakens their senses. Our fruit and vegetable garden, teach the children the beauty of the season and the flavors we can bring to our table. We prepare and serve organic home cooked food for our children.
RESPECT
It is also through nature that we teach our children to understand that, like plants, we are all different. Just as we respect how they learn and who they are, we teach them that respecting individualities is an integral part of life.