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The new Natural Playground spaces were dedicated Friday, October 4. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the unveiling of the official name: Carson-Musselman Park. Named in honor of Lower School teachers Lindsey Carson and Malinda Musselman, who spearheaded the Natural Playground initiatives, the playgrounds have truly transformed Lower School students’ outdoor play and engagement with the natural world.
The Natural Playgrounds include two separate spaces: The Early Childhood Playground, including a new door from the Pre-K classroom leading directly outside to a fenced space and a Lower School Natural Play area, including a wooden playhouse and stream bed.
Susan Foubert, Director of DevelopmentIntroduced at Grandparents & Special Friends Day in 2023, fundraising for the Natural Play initiatives continued throughout the past school year. The Natural Play Initiatives were also the major project funded by the 2024 Spring Soiree. We give thanks to God for all of the hard work and creativity that went in to creating these spaces and know our students will benefit from them for years to come!
“Outdoor play is an integral part of our school day. As we imagined our playground’s potential, we felt certain of one thing: natural play spaces were a must. Incorporating the surrounding landscape and implementing play structures made from natural materials and creative design would inspire and enrich our students’ play.”
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