Fog City Explorers

Explorers in Action!!!

This is a great article about the growth of forest schools and their benefits. Our little Foggies at Fog City Explorers are out every day in nature excited about learning and being challenged in ways not typically found in the classroom. Spots are still available for the 2021/2022 school year. If you have questions email [email protected] or visit www.fogcityexplorers.com

https://www.rei.com/blog/news/bringing-forest-preschools-mainstream

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We are currently taking applications for the 2021-2022 School year!! Email [email protected] to schedule a virtual tour, and see outdoor preschool in action!!

https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/19/health/outdoor-science-temple-grandin-scn-wellness/index.html

If Temple saids kids should be outside, then they should!!
Outdoor Preschool for ALLLLL!!

Why Temple Grandin wants your kids to go outside Before she became a famous scientist and inventor, Temple Grandin was a kid who liked to play outside. In her new children's book, "The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World," now out, she encourages kids to follow her lead into the outdoors.

https://naturalstart.org/research?fbclid=IwAR2XDeC-pyuEqFW3aoDFL9567UFv_JiopL91ootwBEGNbk6iUavMlxqe3Ww

Research International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education (IJECEE)A peer-reviewed, open-access electronic journal promoting early childhood environmental education for global readership and action.Learn more about IJECEE.

https://www.change.org/p/encourage-sfusd-to-use-outdoor-classrooms-during-covid-19

Sign the Petition Encourage SFUSD to use outdoor classrooms during COVID-19!

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_surprising_benefits_of_teaching_a_class_outside

The Surprising Benefits of Teaching a Class Outside A new study finds that a class in nature helps kids be more attentive and focused once they return indoors.