We as leaders are there to facilitate play and support children and caregivers as they discover and learn and grow—not to tell children how they should engage. 

We fully support each child’s need to play and explore however they feel is right in that moment—as long as everyone feels safe—and meet them where they are at. If a child wants to explore a puddle while the rest of the group goes on a hike to discover hidden treasures in our park, that is absolutely fine! If a child feels the need to move while everyone else engages in a more stationary sensory play, perfectly OK. Leaders will circle back to ensure each explorer and guide has a pulse on the class, but there is never any pressure to participate in a certain way. And there certainly is never only one way to use materials!