We are outside everyday. Whether playing in our outdoor classroom or walking through local City Parks, our preschool students spend a portion of their day outdoors. La Escuelita Arcoiris is Pittsburgh's only Spanish immersion preschool.  Aside from language immersion, a key component of our curriculum is outdoor play and exploration. Whether rain, snow, or shine, playing outdoors allows children to learn about nature and fosters a connection to their environment and their community in a variety of sensory and hands-on methods. On a daily basis, we walk to nearby parks, learn in our outdoor classroom, and explore the neighborhood, where our students can jump, run, create, and investigate. Beyond motor skills, children are able to express themselves freely and interact socially. Additionally, studies show this is imperative for children’s health, immune systems, and positive mood. Not to mention, it helps develop critical thinking, creativity and imagination.

With the addition of extra snowsuits, gloves, boots, and hats, our students will be able to spend their time outside in the colder weather more comfortably. The new snowgear will be used for students who either have forgotten the proper clothes, or need an extra layer of warmth; thereby also alleviating the hassle of busy families who may not anticipate the changing weather on a daily basis.