The children often gather at the red bud tree for physical play. Neighbors Natasha and N often join us outside and Natasha patiently helps any child who wants to hang from the lowest branch. FF deeply enjoys the advanced control she has over her body and would climb to the top of the tree if we let her! JL joins in and will work hard to follow F. The children will spend anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes clamboring over the base of the tree and waiting to hang on the branch. They also climb the middle section because the branches are close to ground which makes it a great climbing tree (magnolia's are good climbing trees as well). As you've noticed in the past, we also like to hang fabric pieces from the branches and the children enjoy pushing their faces through the fabric or standing under the them as they blow in the breeze. Outside time is one of the most important and valued parts of our day. We feel strongly that it is crucial that children have plenty of time to explore and play outdoors and are saddened that many children don't have that opportunity.
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