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03/22/2026

🌿 Little Wild Ones Spring Programming Begins Soon!

Our spring session kicks off next Tuesday, March 31.

This season is full of hands-on exploration and play as children dive into:
✨ Pulleys & simple machines
🐞 Bugs & nature study
🌱 Gardening
💧 Water play
🎨 Painting & creativity
🛠️ Building and so much more

Each day is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and let children learn through real, meaningful play.

03/16/2026

It may look like a child is simply sitting there, bored.
But in those quiet moments, powerful work is taking place.

Imagination
When nothing is handed to children, their minds begin to fill the space.
Boredom invites storytelling, fantasy play, and creative problem-solving — the foundation of a rich imaginative life.

Executive Function
Executive function skills grow when children organize their thoughts, make a plan, and initiate action on their own.
Boredom quietly asks the child:
“What could I do? How do I begin?”
That internal drive is essential for self-direction and independent play.

Resilience & Emotional Regulation
Boredom can feel uncomfortable at first.
But when children move through that discomfort, they build resilience.
They learn they can transform “nothing to do” into meaningful engagement — emotional regulation in action.

At TimberNook, we protect this space — space to be bored, to wonder, and to create — because this is where true development thrives.

03/14/2026

Tiny Ones is back! 🌿

Registration for April is now open.

Join us on Thursdays, April 9–23 for a sweet and gentle introduction to outdoor play. This program is the perfect way to get your tiny ones outside exploring nature at a pace that feels just right.

For walkers through 4 years old.

Link in profile to sign up!

02/10/2026

Today was so incredible to witness.

I watched children of many different ages learning to communicate, negotiate, and problem-solve together. What began as one child (the “king”) collecting all the gold and jewels and sitting proudly atop his castle throne quickly turned into a new challenge — the others decided to steal the treasure.

When it was gone, the king was heartbroken. But interestingly, the others didn’t like how it felt either. The game came to a halt because they realized they had made their friend unhappy.

So, they did something remarkable — they created rules.
They organized themselves into groups, built their forts, and began bargaining with the king for the materials they needed. Conversations, negotiations, and exchanges followed, all completely led by the children themselves.

Moments like these are powerful reminders that play is not “just play.” It is where children practice leadership, empathy, communication, and real-world problem solving — all without adult direction.

It was truly amazing to watch them work through this experience entirely on their own.

01/24/2026

What to Wear in Winter

Staying warm in winter is all about layering smart:

1. Base Layer
Start with merino wool. It’s soft, breathable, and naturally temperature-regulating. I love for parents and children

2. Mid Layer
Add insulation with a fleece layer. It keeps you warm without trapping moisture.

3. Outer Layer
Choose a snowsuit or jacket with bibs for waterproof protection and extra warmth. I love — their outerwear is tested to -5°F and holds up beautifully for active play.

4. Balaclava
Adds warmth while protecting the face and neck from wind and snow.

5. Hat
Prevents heat loss and shields from cold breeze.

6. Socks
Thick wool socks keep feet warm and dry.

7. Winter Boots
Look for waterproof boots with grippy soles and a wide toe box. Barefoot-style boots are even better for allowing natural foot movement and ground feel. are great for children

8. Gloves
Choose gloves that are easy to put on, fleece-lined, high-cuffed, and snow-proof. For kids, I love

01/20/2026

It looks like a child simply putting tubes onto a long stick — but they’re learning:

Fine motor skills: grasping, stabilizing, sliding, aligning pieces.

Hand–eye coordination: matching the tube opening to the stick and guiding it down.

Bilateral coordination: one hand holding the stick, the other manipulating the tube.

Problem solving: trying different sizes, angles, and sequences.

Concentration & persistence: sticking with a task that isn’t instant.

01/14/2026

It looks like kids just playing with a hose — but there’s so much learning happening beneath the surface.

Gross motor skills: running, pulling, coordinating bodies in motion.

Cause & effect: What happens if I pull? If I look through it? If I run faster?

Problem solving: adjusting pace, figuring out how to work together, recovering when the hose drops.

Communication: both verbal and nonverbal negotiation as they coordinate movement.

Sensory integration:
• Proprioception — feeling force and resistance when pulling
• Vestibular — running, stopping, and changing direction
These experiences help organize the nervous system and build body awareness.

Creative & exploratory thinking: a hose becomes a rope, a telescope, a tool, a game… whatever they imagine.

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Greeley, CO
80634

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