Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center is proud to be the first preschool in the nation to participate in “Forest Days” in collaboration with the Association of Nature-Based Education https://anbe.org/ (Formerly Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools). This partnership began in the fall of 2022. The outdoor curriculum experience takes place in the park behind the school. It enables students’ active physical, social, emotional, and academic skill development as well as environmental literacy, stewardship, and play-based connections with nature in every season. The Center is committed to engaging students in environmental and sustainability education and has received significant community support for this innovative program.
Thank you! My son enjoyed getting some extra outdoor experiences that my husband and I have not taken him for yet. He was able to get really dirty when Mommy may have stopped him from digging/painting in the dirt.
My daughter has changed so much as a result of her experiences at Forest Days. She loves telling stories and laughing about the things she experienced. She is also so much more interested in playing outside and now loves going on hikes. Thank you for this great experience!
My child notices things about her world she never would have before this program. She has gained the confidence to explore her environment both indoors and out.
Our son has created what he calls “bug walks,” he has us go as a family and look for bugs. His attention to detail has greatly improved!