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Preschool explorers
“Every discovery in nature is exciting for children,” ... “The teacher’s role is to encourage that excitement and assist them in their discoveries.”
2015 Article with online Nooga.com
learning through exploration
"In forest kindergarten, the children are given space to make their own discoveries, which the teachers then use as teachable moments."
2017 Article with Chatter Magazine and Chattanooga Times Free Press
Nature's Classroom
"Research shows that spending time outdoors benefits overall health. For students and educators, it can also lead to academic success."
2017 Television Interview with Chattanooga PBS Affiliate WTCI
Teacher Talks
“The research is coming out from all over the world, showing the many, many benefits of Forest Kindergarten.”
2019 Radio Interview: Teacher Talks with Julie Edwards Talk Radio 102.3
HOW THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HAS THE POTENTIAL TO REVIVE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE
“A revival is stirring right now; a return to our roots, to our deepest nature.”
2020 Article with Get Out Magazine and Chattanooga Times Free Press
American Montessori Society
“Jean Lomino, director of The Wauhatchie School in Chattanooga, TN, discusses the importance of getting children outside and provides suggestions for creating nature engagement for your students.”
2020 Video: Engaging with Nature; Applying Montessori Philosophy
Scenic Roots: Where Class Is In Session…Outdoors
“Near Lookout Mountain is a school that is totally outdoors…There, Nature is the campus.”
2020 Radio Interview: Scenic Roots with Ray Bassett WUTC 88.1
HACKING THE HOMESTEAD… PART TIME: FOREST SCHOOL COMES TO THE FARM
“In a world where kids are often connected to screens all day long, a kinetic educational approach that helps kids learn outside all day long is such a breath of fresh air.”
2024 Podcast Episode: Hacking the Homestead…Part Time with Joe & Melissa
Scenic Roots: LEARNING IN THE OUTDOORS
“At the foot of Lookout Mountain, there is a school where nature is the classroom.”
2024 Radio Interview: Scenic Roots with Ray Bassett WUTC 88.1