Outdoor Gear Guide

One of the greatest things about having your child attend a nature preschool is that your kiddo is able to play outside in all kinds of weather. All season outdoor play is a vital part of early childhood development. Since we all know that children learn and play best when comfortable, it is important to be prepared for all seasons of outdoor play so that your child remains dry and warm throughout the varying weather of fall, winter, and spring in Minnesota. We would like to provide you with some tips for helpful gear to have for your preschooler as you prepare for your child’s school year at our nature preschool.  

When deciding on items to purchase for your preschooler, please keep in mind that we do have an optional gear rental program that you can utilize for the year. Through our gear rental program, you can rent mittens, Bogs boots, and Oaki rain/mud suits for the year. You will have the option to sign up for our gear rental program at the beginning of our school year session.

When finding outdoor clothing for fall/spring for your preschooler, the most important thing to keep in mind is that the weather can vary from one day to the next, and even from the morning to the afternoon each day. Many fall/spring mornings the ground is damp and the temperature cool enough to call for mud boots, jackets, light-weight mittens, and hats. By the afternoon it can be warm enough to peel off the layers and be outside without any extra gear. Therefore, LAYERS are the key to outdoor fall/spring playing. Also, as you are packing up the gear to send with your kiddo each day they attend school, it’s a good idea to check the weather for that particular day since the weather can surprise us during certain times of the year.