El Bosque

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We are going outside this week!  Here is a recommended gear list for yearlong outings:

Why do we go outside no matter the weather? A Case for Outdoor Schooling, and 5 Reasons Why Outdoor Learning is Good for Primary Schools

• Forest Exploration Recommended clothing list

• A Video that explains how your child should dress to stay warm and dry!

• Reima Rain Gear (recommended shopping).

FALL/SPRING

• Long pants (to protect from nettles)

• Long sleeve shirts are best but not always practical in warmer weather

• Waterproof trail shoes. We recommend those that slip on such as Keens, PLAE, Merrell, Columbia, or that type of shoe. (or boots!)

• Fleece coats and puffy vests work well with the varying temperatures of the day.

• A knit hat that covers the ears

• Boots (which we wind up wearing most of the time)

As the weather gets colder the children will also need to wear base layers to school under their clothing. Please refer to the following articles explaining base layers.

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/layering-basics.html

http://talesofamountainmama.com/2013/11/layering-kids-cold-weather.html

WINTER

• Base layers, both top and bottom.

• Insulated snow pants or bibs

• Warm socks. We recommend wool socks. Smart Wool is a good, comfortable brand.

• Balaclava or knit hat and neck gaiter. Scarves pose a risk and are not recommended.

• Heavy fleece or thin insulated coat rated for cold weather. Bulky and/or puffy coats do not work well under rain gear.

• Warm waterproof mittens (no gloves). Again we highly recommend L-Bow brand cold weather, waterproof mittens (https://lbow.com). These are a game changer in the winter.

• Boots

We are going outside this week!  Here is a recommended gear list for yearlong outings:

Why do we go outside no matter the weather? A Case for Outdoor Schooling, and 5 Reasons Why Outdoor Learning is Good for Primary Schools

• Forest Exploration Recommended clothing list

• A Video that explains how your child should dress to stay warm and dry!

• Reima Rain Gear (recommended shopping).

FALL/SPRING

• Long pants (to protect from nettles)

• Long sleeve shirts are best but not always practical in warmer weather

• Waterproof trail shoes. We recommend those that slip on such as Keens, PLAE, Merrell, Columbia, or that type of shoe. (or boots!)

• Fleece coats and puffy vests work well with the varying temperatures of the day.

• A knit hat that covers the ears

• Boots (which we wind up wearing most of the time)

As the weather gets colder the children will also need to wear base layers to school under their clothing. Please refer to the following articles explaining base layers.

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/layering-basics.html

http://talesofamountainmama.com/2013/11/layering-kids-cold-weather.html

WINTER

• Base layers, both top and bottom.

• Insulated snow pants or bibs

• Warm socks. We recommend wool socks. Smart Wool is a good, comfortable brand.

• Balaclava or knit hat and neck gaiter. Scarves pose a risk and are not recommended.

• Heavy fleece or thin insulated coat rated for cold weather. Bulky and/or puffy coats do not work well under rain gear.

• Warm waterproof mittens (no gloves). Again we highly recommend L-Bow brand cold weather, waterproof mittens (https://lbow.com). These are a game changer in the winter.

• Boots