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a legacy of learning in nature, carried forward by
the Painted Oak Project
2012 - 2025
"If the kids are just outside all day, what are they actually learning?"
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LIFE is a RISK
It is a four letter word, and one that conjures up another four letter word- fear, for many parents. Risky play is something that we...
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Jun 2, 2020
2 min read
Nature Notes Journal - November 2019
As November began here in central New Jersey, we found ourselves firmly rooted in the middle of Autumn - leaves were changing color from...
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Nov 23, 2019
3 min read
Getting The Scoop on Dirt
This gorgeous day saw the Branches enjoying time with the Leaves and Roots in a wet, muddy Backyard before gathering for our all-school...
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May 24, 2019
2 min read
A Colony in the Grove
We began the day with the whole school in The Backyard, where the Friday tradition of singing Rattlin' Bog had everyone jumping and...
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May 14, 2019
2 min read
What learning looks like at Nature School
"This all looks fun...but what are they actually learning? Will my child be ready for grade school? What does the transition from nature...
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May 10, 2019
4 min read
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