Whether you're new to outdoor education or have years of experience in early childhood settings, continuing to deepen your knowledge...

Stories are one of the most powerful tools we have to help children make sense of the world. At Saplings, we often turn to books that...

Keeping Kids Warm, Dry, and Ready for Adventure Equipping your child for an all-weather outdoor program like Saplings can feel...

At Saplings, we often talk about the value of risky play; the kind of play that might make grown-ups hold their breath: climbing trees,...

Spending time outdoors isn't just fun—it’s foundational to how children learn, grow, and connect with the world around them. At Saplings,...

‘Be Careful’ is a phrase that has become all too common in parent-child relationships. Of course we want our children to be safe, to not...

When it rains outside, kids don’t want to stay inside. They like to put on raincoats and boots — and purposely go out into the rain to...

By Teacher TK Surviving Vancouver Rain consists of two things: 1. Dressing right and… 2. Realizing that no matter how well you dress,...