What else need to be done?

Once we had gathered all our materials and painted the rocks and roads. We contacted the kindergarten team to set up a time to come to the school to add all our items to the wagon. Bring our collection of loose parts and placing them in the different sections. After this, we labeled each bucket to help the children remember where they can put them away when done, as well as to help support literacy functions. Our eight different bins contained: wooden roads that we had painted, cups, clips, food containers, recycled yogurt cups and lids, small flower pots, fake flowers, different game pieces, clipboards, paint swatches, twisters, clamps, sticks, pinecones, shells, ribbons, and painted rocks. We also found printable games and frames for the children to map out or draw their ideas when using loose parts. Those activities will also allow children to find other different natural materials to add to the wonder wagon. 

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In conclusion, we worked hard as a team to create something that could support children in having a better connection and experience while outdoors. Allowing the children, educators and families of a great reminder of why outdoor play is so important for children, and that we can support this learning by just exploring the naturals materials the earth provides us and by reflecting on how we can use or reuse the naturals we already have, in hopes to build a better understanding of our stewardship.