At Find Us Outside, we strongly believe the best educational practices for children are those that are initiated by the child’s natural curiosity.
We believe that children, especially those between the ages 3 and 7, learn best through direct experiences with the natural world. Our programs tap into a child’s sense of wonder. Children flourish when free to make observations about the natural world, uninhibited by walls, desks or the need for an indoor voice. When engaged in free play outdoors, children explore, investigate and have opportunities to try and fail, then reconsider their options and try again. These experiences build confidence and resilience, instill pride and empathy, create self awareness, engage the imagination, teach responsibility and cooperation, stimulate the senses while simultaneously providing exercise, increasing coordination, reducing stress and so much more.
We promote individual empowerment and group bonding. We teach respect for all living beings and how to minimize our impact on the earth. Our lesson plans flow organically from what nature presents us with each day. By following the child’s interests, educators spontaneously create a valuable learning experience based on what the children discover.
