

Setting the Tone and the Table
The ritual of connecting and bringing intention to mealtime Coming together to enjoy a meal is an essential anchor in our daily rhythm at home and at school. Bringing intention to this vital part of the day is a meaningful way to connect with your children and family. The communal aspect of bringing family and friends together to share a meal is treasured in various cultures around the world and is a core component to our daily rhythm at The Playgarden. At school we come toge


A Bridge Between: Enjoying & Smoothing Transitions
A few weeks ago at Dutton Island, the Hummingbird Forest class was out exploring the north side of the island and we found a big puddle of mud. The children were so happy to jump and slosh around in the muck. We stayed and played for a long time but soon it was time to go. Miss Natalie and I knew that waiting for the children was a dock they’d never seen before and perhaps some fishermen, but who would want to leave such a fun mud puddle? Certainly not our forest kids! So, Mi


Reflection from the Dock
Our teachers write the most poetic emails to our families. During this time when we cannot be together, words are a wonderful way to connect. This message really speaks volumes: Within walking distance of my house is a little patch of forest. There is an overgrown path that leads to a broken fishing dock. I assume at some point there were stairs leading up to the platform, but they have long since fallen down and the platform is now just a skeleton with a few unattached boa