TimberNook: Outdoor Learning

Twice a month, our preschoolers head outside for theme-based, imagination-led play on our state of the art playground.

The grass tunnel and natural play mounds on the Blossom Station playground in Acton, MA
Rooted in Nature

Time and space to play deeply

Blossom Station offers an enrichment program for our preschool children centered on outdoor experiences. Twice a month, TimberNook staff bring theme-based activities that give children sensory, motor, and social experiences on our playground.

These activities encourage children to use their imagination and critical thinking, and to negotiate materials with their classmates, expanding their play in new and unique ways. Staff step back to empower age-appropriate risk-taking and deep, process-oriented learning.

Why Outdoor Play Matters

The research behind TimberNook

Emotional balance

Plenty of movement helps the body regulate emotions, and time in nature promotes calmness and improved mood.

Social skills

Unrestricted outdoor time leads to creative social adventures, as children build together and invent games.

Attention

Daily outdoor play improves attention span, as movement stimulates the brain for sustained focus.

Our Playground

A natural playscape built for discovery

Sandy building zones, rolling grass mounds, tunnels, and climbing structures give children room to explore, take healthy risks, and play deeply.

The most important thing about child care is safety and trust. In my nearly 10 years of having a child enrolled at Blossom, I never had any doubt that my child was looked after by caregivers who were well-trained, capable, and trustworthy. I would not hesitate to recommend Blossom Station to anyone.
James, parent of four Blossom Station children

See where the adventures happen

Tours are offered Mondays to Wednesdays, 9:30am to 3:00pm.