Today Remy had the idea to build train tracks from the floor up onto the train table. I jumped at the chance to help make this happen, as did Ellis and Nate. Together (and eventually with the help of other friends) we used books, blocks, baskets, light table materials and even moved furniture around to create this epic train adventure.

Along with increasing their structural engineering prowess, it was wonderful to watch the three friends work out their various ideas in a supportive manner.

Inevitably some big feelings happened along the way (when tracks fell or trains collided etc.) and the three friends all supported each other with empathy. We were talking about “resiliency” yesterday and we witnessed quite a bit of it over this 45 minute project.

Other friends who were watching or helping also did so with awareness in such a collaborative spirit. What fun!

We’re building a school!

It’s been a long time dream to build and open an in-house, anti-bias, play-based preschool. We are finally doing it! My family and I are extremely excited. We’d like to share the process with you. It’s been a year of conceptual planning, architecture, and construction. Our school is ready! We’re now working on our outdoor spaces. Soon we’ll be adding a cedar playhouse, a sand lake, a mud kitchen, and garden beds.

Update: We are an official Certified Family Preschool! We are ready for visitors and now enrolling for the 2019/2020 school year (school begins July 1). Please come visit us! Feel free to send us an inquiry via the contact page or I can always be reached via lavenderfarmpreschool@gmail.com. We’re excited to meet you! Jennifer, Todd, Isabel, Caden and Lolo the dog

Take a scroll though our building process. I’ll be adding photos as we move along.

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