The Linden Tree House is a land-based program. We begin our day outside, every day, no matter the weather.
If it’s dangerously cold, of course, we’ll go inside. However, most of the time, we’re outside in all kinds of weather!
Contrary to old belief systems, being outside doesn’t cause one to catch a cold, but rather, actually enhances our immune systems! (Assuming we’re dressed well!)
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Seasonal Layering Systems for Forest School
Cool Rainy Day Clothing (Fall/Winter/Spring):
Base Layer: Synthetic or wool long john shirt and pants; wool socks
Mid Layer: Fleece or wool sweater and pants
Outer Layer: Durable, WATERPROOF raincoat and rain-pants; warm toque; waterproof, insulated mittens; waterproof boots (Bogs, Kamik or similar)
Extra Layers: 1-2 pairs of wool socks, 1-2 pairs of waterproof insulated mittens; warm hat; mid layer as indicated above; underwear.
Optional: Extra boots
Cool Dry Day Clothing (Fall/Spring):
Base Layer: Synthetic or wool long john shirt and pants; wool socks
Mid Layer: Lightweight fleece or wool pants and sweater
Outer Layer: Warm jacket; durable rain-pants, waterproof boots, waterproof mittens; warm hat
Extra Layers: 1-2 pairs of wool socks, 1 pair of waterproof insulated mittens; mid layer as indicated above; underwear.
Warm Rainy Day Clothing (Fall/Spring):
Base Layer: Lightweight, synthetic material t-shirt and long sleeve; lightweight, synthetic material pants (quick-dry material is ideal); wool socks
Outer Layer: Durable, WATERPROOF raincoat and rain-pants; waterproof boots
Extra Layers: Fleece Sweater; wool socks, toque
Optional: Extra boots
Warm Dry Day Clothing (Fall/Spring):
Base Layer: Lightweight, long pants that can easily be rolled up; t-shirt; lightweight synthetic socks
Outer Layer: Fleece sweater or jacket; closed toe running shoes or hiking boots; sun hat
Extra Layers: Extra socks; base layer
Optional: Bug jacket (Spring)
Cold Winter Day Clothing:
Base layer: Long john shirt and pants made of wool, silk, fleece or polyester; wool socks
Mid layer: Wool or fleece sweater and pants; fleece or wool neckwarmer
Outer Layer: Warm, waterproof, windproof and breathable snow suit; warm hat; waterproof insulated mittens; warm waterproof boots
Extra Layers: 1-2 pairs of wool socks; warm hat; mid layer, 1-2 pairs of insulated mittens
Optional: Extra boots, hand-warmers, extra snowsuit
*We ask that children do not wear jeans as they are extremely slow to dry when wet from play. Please also avoid sending children in shorts or tank tops.
Here’s a great article on the importance of warmth: https://www.waldorflibrary.org/articles/613-the-importance-of-warmth
Crazy about Hats!
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Why are Waldorf-inspired school so insistent that children wear. hats?
