Not only do we grow our own vegetables, have our own barn and animals, enjoy a naturalized stream in our "backyard".....but we study, observe, classify, and understand life cycles in ways that books and computers can't provide.
As if we needed more reinforcement that the natural world is crucial to education, how about this new documentary talking about what happens when childhood is devoid of nature?
Take a look at the trailer for "Play Again," an upcoming documentary that asks what effects "screen time" has on a child's understanding of the natural world.
And, consider voting for Thor College at www.majesta.com to help us win an Outdoor Classroom! We can integrate even more of the environment into our curriculum with this generous prize from Majesta Paper. Please vote daily! And remember, one lucky voter will be randomly selected to win $10,000 from Majesta, just for voting.
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