Join me at the park to welcome and celebrate a new month: April!

Nature is full of cycles and rhythms, and the more we connect kids (and ourselves) to those rhythms, the more rooted we all feel. Even though the solar calendar most of us follow is human-made, it is a tool we can use to offer 12 fresh starts each year. And, at the start of each month, the world looks, feels, smells, sounds and even tastes really different. That's why I've made it a habit to slow down to greet each new month—a unique chapter in the yearly story.

We’ll start by reading a fun, inspiring and spring-themed story together, then take a child-paced "Welcome Walk" to bring in the new month, and challenge ourselves to use all 7 of our senses to discover what the world is doing as this new month begins. As always, we’ll let our kids and their interests lead the way!

Time & Location: Monday, April 1, at 10:00am at Crestwood Park.

Cost: FREE

To Join: Register here! *Please note, this activity is for children ages 1-8, with a caring parent or caregiver—younger and older children are welcome, too!

What To Bring: Please be sure that anyone who is attending is wearing weather appropriate layers, as we will be meeting rain or shine. For tips on how to gear up kids (and yourself) for outdoor play, click here. You may also bring a blanket to sit on, too (optional).

Questions? Contact me (Shannon) at (516) 528-0098 or rootedinplaylearning@gmail.com

*This activity also kicks-off the Tinkergarten Monthly Activity Calendar—full of ways to connect with nature each day in the month. If you don't have one yet, visit tinkergarten.com/calendar to get your free copy