Taking care of animals, children further develop responsibility, compassion, empathy, and this helps build the children’s confidence and enhances their self-esteem and fosters resilience, as they develop their understandings of the interconnection between the land, plants, animals and people.
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to children’s social, physical and mental health being affected. Farm kinder provides young children with large amounts of time in natural outdoor settings where they can play, explore, and experience the natural systems and materials found there. Engaged outside in all types of weather, children and educators investigate natural phenomena and learn about the place in which they live.
We believe childhood is precious and that an important part of childhood is being outside in nature. We know in our hearts that children need more time outside in nature. This knowledge is supported by research. Children are natural learners. Farm Kinder will provide your child with the time and an ideal environment for them to learn in. Farm Kinder will be a special part of your child’s total kinder experience.
Each child’s developmental progression, advancing skill levels and particular interests will be noted by their educators. This knowledge will be used to support the children’s learning.
Teachers will support children as they take risks and face challenges essential to well-rounded learning. Stories will be told, knowledge will be shared, songs will be sung. Through play your children will connect with and respect the farm and its inhabitants. They will connect with the land and animals in a way that cannot be done under a roof or within walls.
