Ordinary child’s play has never been more studied — or more endangered By Elisa Murray published on: June 27, 2019 Imagine this scenario: A neighbor kid is at your door, asking your 8-year-old if he can come outside and play. As your child scrambles to put on his...
We are so excited to see our community come together for our 5th annual Tiny Trees Luncheon! It's a truly magical day where we get to celebrate what we've accomplished, and come together as a community to dream and act BIG for the future we...
By Family Connection Conferences for Kindergarten Families Family Connections Conferences Held During First Three Days of the School Year for Kindergarten Families Ensuring our schools are inclusive and welcoming is a priority of staff and the School Board. Kindergarten in Seattle Public Schools is an important transition...
6.1.2019 | BY JOSEPHINE LISTER Around the world, educators, parents and preschoolers are eschewing the traditional education system for their youngest ones and nature-based learning is taking the helm. One of the biggest challenges in creating an effective nature-based preschool though is the fact that...
By Rachel Franz, Director of Education, LGBTQ+ Community Member Rainbows are a big hit with preschoolers. On a daily basis, children at Tiny Trees Preschool will find some way to incorporate rainbows into their day- through conversation, drawing, clothing, or, given our region’s magic, witnessing one...
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Seattle, WA) – May 17, 2019: Tiny Trees Preschool, a Seattle-based nonprofit outdoor preschool operated out of public parks across King County, has named Kellie Morrill as their new Executive Director, joining the team on June 10th, 2019. “Kellie is a seasoned leader in the...
Rachel J. Franz, MEd, is the Director of Education and founding Lead Teacher at Tiny Trees Preschool. She is a founding member of NAEYC’s Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC). Going outside for a walk or to a local park to play are great ways to help your...
Rachel J. Franz, MEd, is the Director of Education and founding Lead Teacher at Tiny Trees Preschool. She is a founding member of NAEYC’s Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC). It’s midweek at a park on Beacon Hill, in Seattle’s south end. It’s rainy, and only a...
Dear Tiny Trees Community, I joined the Tiny Trees Preschool Board of Directors because its innovative approach to early education (outdoor preschool) is a powerful new approach for meeting our community’s biggest challenges and connecting more children with life-changing opportunities. We’re seeking a new Executive Director,...
"Beautiful is sparkly. And a beautiful dress. And a lot of pink." Unprovoked, 3 year-old H already believes that her clothes will make her beautiful, that appearance is king, and that beautiful is only possible when she conforms to those ideals. I remember hearing it even in my...