Nature Play + Learn Meetups
With delight, I invite you to join my kiddos and I for a low-key,
nature-based playgroup! Come be curious with your child as we play in and explore the world around us.
When: Select Fridays 9:30am-11:30am
Where: East Cobb Park
These gatherings are:
Lightly structured and low stress
Child-led and parent-safeguarde
All weather (except extreme)
About the Group Leader
My name is Laura and I have enjoyed homeschooling my young children for a year and a half! With a background in rock climbing instruction and adventure camp counseling (and a hopeful future in regenerative agriculture!), I take particular joy in inviting my children to experience the beauty and adventure of God’s creation and leading them in the stewardship of it. I’m excited by the prospect of sharing the delight of nature with other local families!
Standard Flow:
Arrival: ( Welcome song / Share names / Set expectations)
Free Play and Exploration: Enjoy largely unscripted time in nature together with occasional invitations to play (scavenger hunts, etc.)
Gather Round:
Eat snack
Share experiences and findings
Story Time
Goodbye song
Please plan to bring:
Weather appropriate play clothing and shoes
Water
Snack
Sunscreen
Change of clothes
Towel
First aid kit
Wet bag/plastic bag for wet and dirty clothing
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
If your question is not included, feel free to email us at: nature@unitehomeschool.org
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No. Parents are solely responsible for their children for the duration of this nature-based playgroup. We also ask that parents use this opportunity to be as screen-free as possible. Cell phones can be fantastic tools outdoors (nature-identification apps like Seek, compasses, flashlights, etc.) but can also be damaging distractions. Please handle with intentionality. :-)
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All ages are welcome with a parent or guardian. My children are almost 4 and 5.
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Absolutely! Find what feels like a healthy balance for your family in sharing meaningful connections with your children and with other families in the group.
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Yes! Please bring a change of clothes, towels and / wipes to best suit your families needs to travel home.
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There are several good reference guides online, including this:
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Laura, our leader will bring a book based on outdoor exploration and adventure, ecosystems and habitats, earth sciences, stewardship and conservation, seasons, etc.