Forest Kindergarten at the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs
Wednesday February 25th, 2009
Forest Kindergarten, an early childhood program where the children are outside most (if
not all) of the day, was started in Denmark in the 1950s and has recently grown in
popularity all across Europe. The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is proud to
announce our undertaking of a Forest Kindergarten right here in Saratoga Springs. An
article in the Fall/Winter 2008 edition of Land & People, a publication of the Trust for
Public Lands, points out:
“Research has shown that free play in nature increases children’s cognitive flexibility,
emotional capacity, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, use of imagination,
self-esteem, and self-discipline. It makes them smarter, more cooperative, happier and
healthier.”
Program details:
Available for children ages 3-6
The site of the Forest Kindergarten includes a large farmhouse with an
abundance of outdoor space
Hours will be from 8:30-1:00pm, Monday through Friday
On-site aftercare will be available daily until 5:30
Daily snack and lunch are included in the supply fee
Children will spend the majority of the day outside during nice weather.
Outdoor time during the winter months will vary depending on the climate.
Children will be brought inside for warming breaks in the farmhouse
For additional information and links to resources, please visit our website: http://www.waldorfsaratoga.org
For additional information, please call Anne Maguire at 587-2224
