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Early Chacthooth 0 u td oo-r CL oo-'w Our vision is to create a space where children can get excited about the outdoors, learn about the natural world 4Pand them, and begin to have a connection with nature. We want them to grow up with a love and respect for apture and make nature part of their everyday life. O uar Vi4,4,o-lti at work,: A. No man made materials, everything found in the areas would be from nature. B. Areas would be sectioned off from the woods with 1/2 logs, wood chips, or some other natural material. What we' want to-do... Create semi - circle areas along the truck path outside the Early Childhood site to use as outdoor classroom areas. These areas would not interfere with the truck path in any way. Who- w%I,L u 4, . . This area will be used with adult supervision only, by children accompanied by their parents during a class, or teachers and children during class time. Whew wo ith %t Ire/ u4ed:. Our plan is to create an outdoor classroom that could be used fall, winter and spring during the months Early Childhood is in session. What a rea4- do- wee want to- cover, a vt& how fie would like to have possibly up to 3 -5 semi - circles, each one set up for the following: 1. Building area - complete with a level ground possibly made up of wood "tree cookie flooring." 2 Gathering area - with wood chips, possibly tree log "seats" where classes could read books, have music, and do activities. 3. Climbing area, large motor play - maybe a log to walk and climb on, other natural pieces kids can play with. 4. Nature Art area - a space set aside with a picnic table to do nature projects. 5. Action area - wood chip base, a place to bring out materials to do plays, dramatic play, etc. For more information, please contact Laura Warrick at 763 - 692 -6120 or Arlene Kringle at 763 - 792 -6125. Gathering area The woods Building ea area