Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN)

We are a network of outdoor early childhood programs committed to nature immersion, interest-led learning, inquiry-based teaching, and authentic play.

[Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN) @BostonBopn]

Good morning, rodent teeth! 🐭😁❤
#WhatAFind #OwlPelletInTheWild #Boston #Outdoor #Preschool #BOPN 🌳🌿🌼

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"We found a heart-shaped rock for you!" 🌳🌿❤️
#Boston #Outdoor #LoveIsAllAround #BOPN

[Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN) @BostonBopn]

BOPN days are filled with relationship and connection – to one another and the beautiful natural world where we spend our time together. 🌳🍁🍂
#Boston #Outdoor #DiscoveringTogether #BOPN

[Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN) @BostonBopn]

Staff meeting in the sunshine on this beautiful fall day 🌳🍁☀️

#Boston #Outdoor #HowLuckyAreWe #BOPN

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BOPN co-founders Shela Sinelien and Sarah Besse were honored at the BU/Wheelock Alumni Awards as recipients of the Young Alumni Award.

Congratulations on all of your hard work to connect area children with meaningful experiences, learning, and play in nature. 🌳🌿❤️

[Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN) @BostonBopn]

Congratulations, Sarah and Shela! 🌳🌿❤️

[Wheelock College, Boston University @BUWheelock]

#AlumniAwards2021: Our 2021 Young Alumni Award honors Sarah Besse (Wheelock’17) and Shela Sinelien (Wheelock’19), co-founders of the @BostonBopn. More ➡️ https://t.co/EsTMEQSwIM

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Wisdom begins in wonder (Socrates)

#Boston #Outdoor #WonderFilledAndWonderful #BOPN 🌳🌿🌼

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Class in session, outside: The power of outdoor education. via 🌳🌿🌼 #Boston #Outdoor #Preschool #BOPN @csmonitor https://t.co/fYhV2Ciktb

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Dancing into the weekend like... 🌳🌿🌼

#Boston #Outdoor #JoyfulChildhood #CheckOutThatView #BOPN

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Children at our Wellesley location spotted an Eastern Painted Turtle! 🐢❤ Observing from a safe and respectful distance, children and teachers got to observe the turtle laying eggs. ‼️🥰🥰
#Boston #Outdoor #DeepNatureConnection #BOPN

[Charles River Esplanade @EsplanadeBoston]

Hello there 🐣! We could not be more excited to welcome hatching cygnets to the Esplanade today!

When visiting the swan’s nest, you’ll notice that the newly hatched cygnets are grey. Soon after hatching, they become brown and then gradually turn white 🦢

📸: Judi Gladden

[Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN) @BostonBopn]

At BOPN we offer children materials to enhance + extend their connection with the nature around them. Binoculars, magnifying glasses + nature guides are a few examples of tools they use to build their relationship with the natural landscape where they spend their time. 🌳🌿🌼

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Children at our Wellesley location were treated to this amazing sight – a pileated woodpecker making their home in a large beech tree nearby. By the end of the day there was a pile of wood chips at the bottom of the tree + the hole was big enough 4 the woodpecker to disappear in

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The face of a child who has just seen baby robins in their nest 🐣🐣🐣
#Boston #Outdoor #WeEvenSawMommyRobinFeedThem #BOPN 🌳🌿🌼

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Painting, climbing, and “cooking over the campfire” 🎨🪵🔥

Just another typical BOPN morning enjoying nature together. 💖💖

#Boston #Outdoor #Artists #Imagination #BigBodyPlay #BOPN 🌳🌿🌼

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Plenty of puddles offer abundant opportunities for rainy day learning and fun. 🌨💦🌊
#Ripples #Vibrations #ScientificExploration #Boston #Outdoor #ChildLedLearning #BOPN 🌳🌿🌼

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At long last, our FULL DAY class has opened in JP/Roslindale☀️🌿🥳While there is a waitlist for our full day JP/Roslindale location, our WELLESLEY location still has openings for toddlers and preschools for FULL DAY for Sept. 2021 #Boston #Outdoor #Wellesley #JP #Roslindale #BOPN

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Nature as a beautiful backdrop for enjoying a story together 💕
#BOPN #Outdoor #TheJoyOfReading #BOPN 🌳🌿🌼

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BOPN is growing! 🌳🌿🌼

We are hiring for part-time and full-time positions at our Arboretum and Wellesley locations. Learn more at https://t.co/P19Nz84sLZ

#ForestKindergarten #NaturePreschool #OutdoorLearning #Boston #Outdoor #Preschool #BOPN