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title: "Rooted in Learning: Resources to Choose the Right School | Cultivating Curiosity & Creativity"
description: Cultivating Curiosity & Creativity | Thoughtful perspectives for parents on the role of nature, creativity, and curiosity-driven learning in a child’s early development.
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# Rooted in Learning
[](https://blog.thelittleschool.org/choosing-the-right-summer-camp)
[Choosing the Right Summer Camp](https://blog.thelittleschool.org/choosing-the-right-summer-camp)
By The Little School Published Apr 25, 2026, 10:00:00 AM
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When families begin thinking about summer, one question often rises to the top: What kind of camp experience will actually be good for my child?
[](https://blog.thelittleschool.org/program/tls-educators-blog/details/board/tls-educators-blog/post/using-play-to-support-and-inspire-the-emerging-writer)
[Using Play to Support and Inspire the Emerging Writer](https://blog.thelittleschool.org/program/tls-educators-blog/details/board/tls-educators-blog/post/using-play-to-support-and-inspire-the-emerging-writer)
By The Little School Published Nov 6, 2022, 11:07:45 PM
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"We do not want to teach children something that they can learn by themselves. We do not want to give them thoughts that they can produce by themselves. What we want to do is activate within...
[](https://blog.thelittleschool.org/program/tls-educators-blog/details/board/tls-educators-blog/post/rainy-daysan-invitation-to-play)
[Rainy Days – An Invitation to Play](https://blog.thelittleschool.org/program/tls-educators-blog/details/board/tls-educators-blog/post/rainy-daysan-invitation-to-play)
By The Little School Published Nov 6, 2022, 11:07:45 PM
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“A rainy day is the perfect time for a walk in the woods.” – Rachel Carson Rain, rain, go away Come again another day Many of us have heard this popular English language nursery rhyme, and some of...
[](https://blog.thelittleschool.org/program/tls-educators-blog/details/board/tls-educators-blog/post/thematic-integrated-unit-planning-immersive-academics-harness-imagination)
[Thematic, Integrated Unit Planning: Immersive Academics Harness Imagination](https://blog.thelittleschool.org/program/tls-educators-blog/details/board/tls-educators-blog/post/thematic-integrated-unit-planning-immersive-academics-harness-imagination)
By The Little School Published Nov 6, 2022, 11:07:45 PM
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The Dust Bowl – Balloons – Stories of Survival – Dakota Access Pipeline Protests – World Records – Athletic Endurance – Literary Classics – The Black Lives Matter Movement – Erosion – Monuments –
Rooted in Learning is a resource for families who believe that education should be as dynamic as their child’s curiosity. Designed for parents and educators exploring independent schools, our blog offers thoughtful perspectives on the role of nature, creativity, and curiosity-driven learning in a child’s early development. Whether you’re researching preschool and elementary school options, considering a school transition, or simply looking for ways to understand your child’s learning experience, our blog offers expert perspectives and actionable insights. Rooted in The Little School’s vision of fostering sustainability, justice, and joy, our blog helps you explore the benefits of blended indoor/outdoor education, social-emotional growth tied to intellectual growth, and teaching that inspires a mindset of lifelong learning—so you can confidently choose the right environment where your child can thrive.
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The Little School cultivates authentic learning in community and the natural world, amplifying curiosity and expanding sense of self, belonging and possibility.
The Little School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or family composition in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, hiring or any other school-administered programs.
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