On Environmental Grief and Hope
Recently, The Mayapple School moved over the mountain from its original home in historic Newport Read More …
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Eight Forest Activities to Create Comfort in Nature
Fifteen children cross the wooden bridge over the creek and wend their way up a Read More …
Down and Dirty Grit
Well, we did it. The forest isn’t a scary place anymore. Crying, asking for mommy, Read More …
Into the Forest
In February, The Mayapple School received permission from the adjoining landowner to explore on and Read More …
Outdoor Clothing at The Mayapple School
In the parent handbook, we have a clothing chart that breaks down items parents need Read More …
Are You Afraid of Play?
Time and time again, research has come down firmly on the side of play in Read More …
Recipe for Dramatic Play Part II & III
Our fire truck has been at the heart of hours of pretend play in our Read More …
Recipe for Dramatic Play Part I: Building Background Knowledge
In the last blog post, I introduced our fantastic child-built fire truck to readers. You Read More …
The Velveteen Rabbit Fire Truck
There’s a truck in our classroom. It’s a fire truck. It has four truck tires, Read More …
For the Love of Walnuts
Every fall the walnut tree across the creek drops a couple of walnuts onto our Read More …