Going Camping

In Inspiring Spaces for Young Children, Sharon, a toddler teacher, shares this idea:

"Most of us remember growing up making tents under our mom's kitchen table and chairs, using the biggest blanket we could find.  Our makeshift tent magically transformed us into adventurers who slept under the stars, ate from a tin can, and fought off grizzly bears.

"Those wondrous times come to life once again for the children in my classroom with an authentic campsite.  The camping area is filled with everything a child needs to go on an adventure — including a wall mural of a lake, trees, and birds that bring the glorious outdoors into the classroom.

"Our children's faces light up when they begin cooking steaks and veggies on the grill, grab a backpack and go for a walk with their friends, or excitedly crawl into the sleeping bag to gaze up at the stars."

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