{"id":10272,"date":"2025-11-04T13:39:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbotsfordchristian.com\/insideout\/?p=10272"},"modified":"2025-11-05T11:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T19:11:32","slug":"our-living-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abbotsfordchristian.com\/insideout\/2025\/11\/04\/our-living-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"OUR LIVING CLASSROOM"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few months ago, I shared with you the privilege of hearing a presentation from Hilda deWolde\u2019s grade 2A class about reimagining our elementary campus\u2019 playground<\/a>. Part of their proposal included more than just the typical things you find on a school playground. The students decided that natural elements, such as a play forest, needed to be part of the playground design.<\/p>\n

And now, the hill behind our elementary campus has been transformed from a plain grassy hill into a play forest for everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a living classroom, a place for imagination, and a place where our students can connect with God\u2019s creation in meaningful ways. This play forest offers a place for unstructured play, exploring, and discovering.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in our new play forest?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n