I was lucky enough to be a somewhat “free range child” of the late seventies/early eighties. My parents’ house bordered a state protected forest and I hold fond memories of summers filled with outdoor play – riding bikes, splashing in the creek, building forts in the forest, following a trail that linked my house with the elementary school playground. Now more than ever, with the corona-virus limiting indoor activities, children need to get outside and explore. Preschools and

The preschooler got on all fours and was communicating as a dog. I got on all of my fours and communicated right back. The canine conversation lasted a couple moments until she jumped up and flailed her hands saying the wind was making her dance like the wind. I followed suit. No music was necessary. A simple thrill of silliness connected us solidly. Soon we entered into learning about feelings and what colors represented them. She expanded into dancing the colors with the fe