Peninsula Forest School

12/12/2016

"Research in child development over decades as well as modern neuroscience show that young children learn best when they are active. That means they get to put their hands on things, interact with other kids and adults, move a lot, create, play."

American schools don't let the youngest kids play much anymore -- and that's how they learn.

11/08/2016

"Research suggests that active exploration wires the brain, and helps kids develop powerful intuitions about concepts central to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics."

http://naturalstart.org/feature-stories/learning-doing-how-outdoor-play-prepares-kids-achievement-stem #.WB-KwFVx2Pw.twitter

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09/24/2016

“Kids thrive in the outdoors. It is a simple formula with remarkable benefits.”
How exciting it is how much the word has spread! The benefits of forest school are outlined in an article from Rodale's Organic Life Check out Learning from the Ground Up!

09/18/2016

Don't miss our free Explorer Day event on Oct 1! We will be exploring the great variety of fall leaves through a fun project. Visit us at peninsulaforestschool.com or sign up directly at our Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peninsula-forest-school-explorer-day-tickets-27693553163

We are excited to announce the launch of Redwood City's newest preschool, Peninsula Forest School! Peninsula Forest School is a forest preschool for children aged 3 - 5 years old in Redwood City. Pensinsula Forest School is based on the philosophy that iInquiry-based, hands-on exploration in the na...

09/10/2016

We're excited to be holding a meetup on September 24! We will be showcasing our forest preschool program.
http://www.meetup.com/peninsulaforestschool/

Does your family have children between the ages of 3 and 5? If so, come join us for a meetup at the beautiful Stulsaft Park to learn more about how and why nature combined with teacher inquiry boosts

08/04/2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptkID2k091I

This short film will give you an insight into what a Forest School is, why it is important and the numerous benefits that it offers.

08/04/2016

We're very excited to be holding our very first informational meetup on August 13, 2016! Join us to learn more at:

Peninsula Forest School follows in the vision of a nature-based early childhood education program and takes place at the beautiful Stulsaft Park. This meetup is intended as an open-ended discussion ab

07/20/2016

“We are in turmoil in our violent society and in conflict in our relationships with every other species on this earth. Why is that? We always treat the symptoms but not the cause. If we have sensitivities in the way we raise our children and treat them with humanity, then all the pieces will fall into place. Empathy breeds empathy – towards each other and this planet. We need to devise ways to save humanity’s connection to nature in the next generation.”
http://www.treehugger.com/culture/natureplay-film-reveals-scandinavias-amazing-nature-based-education-system.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIKhp6CFP9Q

This new award-winning documentary reveals the stark contrasts between America's obsession with standardized tests, at the cost of everything else, and Scandinavia's embrace of all things nature-based. It's clear which is the more successful approach.

06/25/2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOngsiy67YY

Inspired by her child’s experience in a forest preschool in Germany, Frances Krusekopf has developed a pilot project for kindergarten children to take their ...

06/21/2016

"Learning without love will not stick.
But if love comes first, learning is sure to follow".
http://www.greenheartsinc.org/uploads/NaturePlayBooklet_PALTA_final_print_version_PDF.pdf

06/17/2016

“If children are curious and want to turn over a log — I mean, that's kind of a typical thing to happen, but it's really exciting when you're 3. We lift up the log, and we look at what's underneath it, and we talk about carefully putting the log back. They collect worms. They will touch everything. Sometimes they catch things in plastic containers and we study it.”

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20120812/NEWHAMPSHIRE03/708129977/

The children make decisions for themselves, rain or shine, wind or snow. It's all in a day's work at the Blue Heron School, a nature preschool at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness.