Fire Building & Nature Exploration for Kids

3630 Poffenberger Rd.,Jefferson MD 21755

12 June, 2021

Description

. Part 1 of a 4-part series for elementary-aged children focused on play, community, intention, thought, and… fun! Your kids will come home with new and deeper understandings of nature, their relationship with nature, themselves, and some new friends. Simon Arendt, Assistant Director of Catoctin Nature Preschool and Kindergarten, and Nicole Robinson, Mind-Body Coach, will facilitate games, crafts, music, nature exploration and skill-building, environmental science learning, mindfulness and meditation exercises, movement, breathwork, and group fun! Embodying Fire, Air, Earth, and Water can help provide perspective and meaningful lessons for us all. Fire emboldens our passion to follow our dreams, Air helps us understand the power of our voices and actions, Earth shows us how to support ourselves while holding space for others, and Water teaches us how to flow toward nourishment and abundance! Over the course of the summer, participants will explore each element within the beautiful Fox Haven landscape. Each class will consist of three hours during which the group will work with each other to learn about how they can use powerful wisdom from the 4 elements in their day-to-day life for greater health, self-awareness, empowerment, creativity, social connection, attunement with nature, calm, and joy. Best suited for children ages 7-11. ———- Fire (Saturday, June 12th) -An introduction to the Four Elements: Fire, Air, Earth, Water -Movement: A guided imagination-inspired movement journey through the 4 elements! -Mantra: “With my Passion, I Ignite” -Nature Skill Building: How to build a Fire. The role of fire in nature. -Exploring the “Spark”: A Fresh Start, Ideas, Inspiration, Curiosity, Confidence, Creativity, Excitement, Courage, Empowerment, Warmth -Nature Craft: Melt crayons on hot rocks to put creative ideas into form -Sit Spot Meditation: Find a special place to sit in nature and observe the power of the sun, of growth and vitality all around you. Use all the senses. Write or draw in a journal. -Group Discussion/Game: What did you notice in nature? What do you notice in yourself? How much power in myself can I feel? Am I ready to try something new? What am I passionate about? What am I curious and excited about? -Environmental Learning: Feel the warmth of the fiery sun and learn about the energy cycles of life – photosynthesis and the food web; food web game Interested in the full series? Learn more here: https://foxhavenfarm.org/events/fire-air-water-earth-science-wisdom-fun-oh-my-for-kids/