JR EXPLORERS INFORMATION: 

Play is a natural process that helps children learn, explore, and grow

Play Research Shows: 

Play helps develop 
Social Development : it helps children learn how to work in groups, share, negotiate, and solve conflicts 
Emotional Development : Play helps children learn how to identify & express their emotions
Exploration : Play is how children explore the world & experiment with new ideas 
Learning : Play is how children learn & develop skills. It helps them understand the world, their emotions, and how to navigate social situations 

"In nature, children learn to take risks, overcome fears, make new friends, regulate emotions, and create imaginary worlds" 

"Play allows children opportunities to get creative, to practice regulating emotions, to enhance social development, and to learn about themselves in the process." 
                                                                           - Angela Hanscom 
                           Balanced & Barefoot author and Pediatric Occupational Therapist 

PLAY BASED  CHILD LEAD CLASS TIME 
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER IN LAYERS
THE KIDS WILL RUN AND EXPLORE & WILL NEED TO PUT ON OR TAKE OFF A LAYER DEPENDING ON THEIR ACTIVITY & AS THE WEATHER OFTEN CHANGES. WINTER GEAR INCLUDES BEANIE, SNOW SHOES, INSULATED PANTS, LAYERS OF SHIRTS, WARM JACKET: DO NOT RELY ON THE HOOD, JACKETS COME OFF & CAN BE BREEZY, WATER RESISTANT GLOVES
BACKPACK
BRING A LARGE FILLED WATER BOTTLE : LABELED
LARGE SNACK AND OR LUNCH IN A CONTAINER (BAGS BLOW AROUND ) PLEASE SEND FOOD IN A CLOSEABLE HARD CONTAINER
DO NOT BRING OUTSIDE TOYS OR ITEMS TO CLASS 
ALL ITEMS AT THE SCHOOL STAY HERE INCLUDING: STICKS, ROCKS, FEATHERS, ACORNS, FLOWERS ETC UNLESS IT IS SPECIFLY A A TAKE HOME PROJECT
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YOUR REGISTRATION & PAYMENT IS YOUR RECIEPT, MARK ON PAYMENT TO SEND EMAIL, THAT IS YOUR RECIEPT,
WE DO NOT CONTACT YOU BEFORE CLASS
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PAYMENT HOLDS YOUR CHILD'S SPOT IN CLASS 
REGISTRATION IS NEEDED, THE WAIVER IS NEEDED. PAYMENT IS HOW YOU RESERVE AND ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN CLASS. 
PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLINE UNLESS OTHERWISE DISCUSSED. 
WE DO NOT REFUND OR HAVE MAKEUPS FOR YOUR MISSED DAYS. 
CALENDAR OF CLASSES IS BELOW. 
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PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO TALK TO THE ADULT IF THERE ARE ANY CONCERNS, OR ISSUES IN CLASS, SO THEY CAN BE ADDRESSED RIGHT AWAY. WE WANT ALL CHILDREN TO BE AND FEEL SAFE, LEARN TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES & OTHERS AND BE AWARE OF THE NEEDS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. WE WORK ON POSITIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION REGULARLY IN CLASS, AS CHILDREN LEARN TO NAVIGATE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. PLEASE HELP THEM KNOW TO TALK TO THE ADULT SO THEY CAN QUICKLY SUPPORT ALL OF THE CHILDREN AND THEIR NEEDS. CHILDREN CAN MAKE MISTAKES, WE CAN HELP THEM NAVIGATE MISTAKES, WORKING THINGS OUT, UNDERSTANDING THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, AWARNESS AND THEIR FEELINGS. PLEASE REACH OUT TO CRISTA IF THERE ARE ANY CONCERNS.  THANK YOU! 
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