The Outdoor Classroom

 

 Ana's preschool, which is an extension of ISQ, has an outdoor classroom.  There is a water table, a sand play area, a garden, and lots of other areas to dig in.  (This area is on the third floor!) They've brought in stumps to jump on, shells to turn into mosaics, rocks to sort, and lots of other fun things.  Why?  For city kids--like Ana--they are often completely away from nature.  This gives them the chance to experience nature without having to make long field trips.  Besides what little kid doesn't like to dig in the dirt?