Outdoor Kindergarten Open House at Gatewood Elementary

14900 Gatewood Drive,Minnetonka MN 55345

25 May, 2021

Description

Join us for an interactive open house and explore the joy of outdoor environmental learning! What does an outdoor kindergarten classroom look like?Join us for an interactive open house where you and your child can explore our outdoor spaces, meet our kindergarten teachers, and see how our outdoor classrooms will spark your child’s curiosity, exploration, and excitement to learn. Why outdoor learning? According to research, an outdoor learning environment has a positive effect on the brain and can lead to better learning outcomes. Other benefits include: Increases engagement and focusEnhances curiosity and discoveryConnects children to the outdoorsEncourages exploration and inquiryDevelops resilience and confidenceSources: UW-Stevens Point, Parenting Science, School Outfitters Open House Family ActivitiesStory Stroll: Enjoy a self-led story as you and your family walk through the Gatewood woodsDigging in the Dirt: Search for buried treasure and try your own “worms in the dirt” make at home dessert Greenhouse Tour*: Tour the Gatewood Greenhouse while children plant seeds in a take-home cupKindergarten Classroom Tour*: Meet our kindergarten teachers and learn about how we are transforming learning for our scholars both in- and outdoors*Following Minnesota schools' COVID-19 protocols, masks and social distancing will be required for indoor tours and activities.Additional activities and opportunities:Interact with our kindergarten teachers and meet Principal George NolanCheck out our new outdoor rain/mud gear, funded by a 2021 HEF grant, that will keep our 2021-22 kindergarten scholars dry, clean, and warm while learning outside throughout the school yearAsk our Enrollment representatives questions about your current enrollment application or learn how to enroll your child at Gatewood Elementary