The first significant snowfall of the season created lots of happy children school-wide. Students in Lower Elementary have spent the past two snowy mornings in their outdoor classroom constructing snowmen and giant snowballs, “decorating” their playhouse with snow, and sometimes simply using the snow as a backdrop for their imaginative play. While the snow may be a nuisance at times in our daily routines as adults, observing the joy that it brings to children is always a reminder to appreciate the beauty of nature.