Nature Parties and Community Building for Families in Child Care

Summary:

In this episode, Jared Goodykoontz, also known as Jared the Nature Guy, discusses the importance of building community and creating events that bring families together in nature. He shares how he fosters community in his nature classes through routine, sharing nature stories, and playing games. Jared also talks about the nature parties he organizes, where families can explore and play games in nature. He highlights the role of Care Day in facilitating event organization and registration. Jared encourages teachers and parents to connect with nature by planting native plants, which attract wildlife and provide opportunities for children to observe and learn about nature.

Takeaways:

• Building community is important for children and families to thrive.
• Routine, sharing stories, and playing games can help foster community in nature classes.
• Nature parties and events provide opportunities for families to come together and enjoy nature.
• Care Day's event platform simplifies event organization and registration.
• Planting native plants can attract wildlife and provide opportunities for children to connect with nature.