Hop on the Train

I just spent 5 days in New York City and I took a lot of trains, as everyone does in Manhattan. I noticed so many children and families on the trains and it made me think of the journey people take each day to get places and in particular, to school. What do people leave behind for the day when they head out to school? What are they feeling about where they are going- excited, nervous, uncertain? When they arrive to where they are going, how are they welcomed? What do they carry with them throughout the day and what slowly melts off as they fully engage in their new place? And, most importantly, what does this mean for me as an educator? Our TNNS team places great importance on the first moment of each day and want it to be warm, gentle, happy and sending the message “We are glad you are here!” We truly are glad you are here, thank you for coming to school each day!

Warmly,

words:Emily

photos: the whole team

About Terra Nova Nature SchoolThompson Community Association and the City of Richmond have partnered together to deliver an innovative nature based preschool program. Inspired by Forest Kindergartens and the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, the focus is on outdoor education, using the principles of emergent and place-based curricula.