Study after study shows that when children spend time playing outside they develop confidence, language, curiosity, imagination, problem-solving and social interaction skills.  The great outdoors provides unique stimulation and heightened sensory experiences that can't be replicated indoors.  Together, parents and children will explore nature through a variety of experiential, hands-on outdoor activities.  Dress for outdoor play and the weather as we will begin each class in our Outdoor Classroom at Falcon Ridge Elementary.  After an outdoor circle time, children will stay outdoors with the classroom teacher while parents go indoors for a parent educator-led discussion about ways to support and engage your child in nature.