On the Playground

February in St. Louis was sprinkled with plenty of warm days. As a result, the children enjoyed time on the playground without the winter hats, coats, and gloves they are usually bundled up in during this time of year. Here, a glimpse at one such warm day on the playground at Villa di Maria. Enjoy the photos!The lower elementary children have been kind enough to share with the primary a portion of the tree stumps recently dropped off on the school grounds; the younger children have made all sorts of imaginative games from these loose parts, including rocket ships, volcanoes, clubhouses, and factories. It is often a talking point at pick-up: Guess what we made on the playground today!The daily outdoor time is often the highlight of a child's day, and a much-needed time for socialization as well as exercise!Here's to glimpses of spring!