Picking flowers for the classroom :) As we prepare for the new school year I have been working with teachers to design the environment and chat about kindergarten frameworks that complement an outdoor nature program. I always use familiar frameworks because it allows the children to be independent and creates opportunities for flow, saving minutes throughout the day to add to play. Student engagement with frameworks is very high and a joy to be a part of. Whether it is the start of your morning or coming in from your outdoor program table work is a smooth way to transition into the classroom. Once the framework has been introduced and practiced, you can set up your tables before school and the children will begin their indoor morning at tables.  Some examples of table work may be as simple as drawing or puzzles and then gradually become more complex with  loose parts play, counting jars, playful inquiry or story play.  Some benefits of table work are that the children begin their indoo...