12/06/2023
Being outside the classroom helps to reduce stress, relax the mind and body, as well as inspire creativity and imagination. At Living Sanctuary Preschool (LSP), we strongly believe in the outdoor environment being the Third Teacher. The Third Teacher refers to a child’s physical environment – that is conducive for running, and filled with materials to explore, build and have creative play – to facilitate discovery, experimentation and communication with others.
Earlier this year when the COVID restrictions were lifted, we were thrilled to be able to bring the children out for field trips. Each level went to a different environment outside the classroom: Pre-Nursery to Tayo Station, Nursery to Artground, K1 to the Art Science Museum, and K2 to River Wonders. The children were excited to go on their field trips! Prior to the event, there were also much anticipation in the classrooms, as the children actively discussed with each other what they would be doing at their respective field trips, even down to what they would be bringing for their snack!
The children had an amazing time at their field trips! It was wonderful to see them exploring the outdoor environment at River Wonders, carrying out collaborative and creative play at Tayo Station and the Artground, and discovering the fusion of art and science at the Art Science Museum! They had so much to share when they returned to school, and all of us cannot wait for the next field trip!