In 2012-13, Kent School worked with parents and community to build a hill in their back field to promote outdoor play. This is the highlights presentation to the Board of Education of Fraser-Cascade School District.

1. If You Build It…
The Story of Kent School’s
Natural Play Area

2. It started with a beautiful garden…

3. …that had a
tiny hill where
everyone
wanted to play

4. Then a staff discussion based on this:
http://bit.ly/yRoH4V

5. Followed by a garden conversation between
Teresa, Wendy, and Mrs. Cardinal

6. The plan…

7. Creating Kent Hill:
A Natural Play Area
http://bit.ly/15HQ8MS

8. Expected Outcomes
• Play
• Curiosity
• Joy
• Health and Fitness
• Excitement

9. Surprising Outcomes
• Learning with the hill
• PE and Sports Day
• Buddy Play
• Sensory Needs
• Self-regulation