Buzz Around the Hive

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 Outdoor time is intended to promote gross motor development in our Busy Little Bees. This is the time of the day where we promote being active and healthy. During outdoor time we also place focus on teaching children how to follow directions, walk in a line, traffic safety, and community awareness. 

We have several active outdoor areas: on-site playground, local playground and park, outdoor rink across the street and an indoor gym. These areas switch weekly by classroom to keep things fun and exciting. No matter which outdoor area the children are in for the week, the teachers aim to work on the following skills: jumping, hopping, catching, throwing, kicking, skipping, running, pulling/pushing objects and balancing. We have a variety of outdoor equipment, including but not limited to balls, mits, hula-hoops, jump ropes, hop scotch areas, stepping stones, tricycles, parachutes, basket/buckets and beanbags.