Short answer: comfortable play clothes!
Because so many of our projects allow creativity, you are encouraged to dress your child in clothes they can move freely and get messy in! For instance, when painting at the easel during work time, it is not unusual for children to paint their hands as well as the paper! All the products we use are labeled “washable” though our experience is that it may take more than one washing to come off!
Consider sending your child in outfits and shoes that can easily be taken on and off. We allow children to go barefoot as they like and lace/buckle free shoes fosters independence. Bathroom work can be facilitated by clothing they can navigate quickly and successfully.
Given our year-round outdoor learning, it is essential that children have weather appropriate clothing. Children are encouraged to monitor their own clothing if they get too warm or too cold (shoes and jackets, etc) within reason. There are many services we can access to help provide clothing should you need that. Outerwear suggestions for the year:
- light jacket/sweatshirt/sweater
- rain jacket
- water friendly shoes/boots
- winter boots
- winter coat
- hats/mittens/scarves
- extra outfit to change into
- sun hat/ball cap/sunglasses
Please apply sun-block and bug spray before school when you think it’s necessary.
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