05/05/2026
Today was a beautiful day!
We began with our gratitude circle before easing into fire safety and exploring different methods of fire starting. Students practiced using ferro rods and experimented with flint and steel and char cloth, building patience, resilience, and confidence as they worked to create their own sparks.
Moments like these are why this kind of learning matters. It’s hands-on, meaningful, and rooted in real experience, where skills are felt, not just taught.
We enjoyed apple slices with cinnamon over the fire and shared white pine tea, slowing down and connecting with the process from start to finish.
Throughout the day, the children followed their curiosity, discovering treasures like animal bones and coins. When we find things like bones, we don’t just identify them, we ask questions. What do you notice? What makes you think it’s from that animal? What clues can we find? These moments spark wonder, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
We ended our day at the pond, where spring was alive all around us. Frogs filled the air with their calls, turtles basked, and geese and ducks moved across the water. We settled into a quiet sit spot, taking time for reflection and simply being present in it all.
