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empowered parents
childhood magic
MOTHERS
RISING
Community for both parent and child.
Ocean State Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving all young, developing children—regardless of ability through outdoor experiences. We create space not only for children to grow naturally, but for mothers to rise, connect, and feel supported in their own journey. Deep in our core, we are a community for both parent and child — empowering parents to become their child’s strongest advocate and most influential teacher, while fostering a profound sense of belonging for the whole family.
When she comes alive in motherhood, her child comes alive in the world.
WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S PLAY PERSONALITY?
Play personalities recognize that children don’t all engage in the same way. By acknowledging different strengths, we practice true inclusion and create many different ways to belong.
What play personality is your child?
For a better understanding of each play personality, each one has been applied to a "Leaf Exploration" Activity.
LEAF EXPLORATION IN ACTION
Watches, pauses, withdraws. Needs: safety, low demand, nervous system regulation
rests under the trees + silently watches leaves the fall
THE RESTER
LEAF EXPLORATION IN ACTION
Seeks collaboration. Engage socially. Needs: shared experiences
works with a friend matching leaves by color or shape
THE CONNECTOR
LEAF EXPLORATION IN ACTION
Gathers and sorts. Organizes materials. Needs: permission and tools
sorts leaves by color or shape into playful piles
THE COLLECTOR
LEAF EXPLORATION IN ACTION
Uses imagination and narrative. Engages in pretend play. Needs: openness
creates a story about a family of curious little leaves
THE STORYTELLER
LEAF EXPLORATION IN ACTION
Builds and designs. Uses loose parts. Needs: materials and time
paints leaves and presses them into a nature journal
THE CREATOR
LEAF EXPLORATION IN ACTION
Climbs, runs, lifts. Learn through the body. Needs: freedom to move
gathers + jumps into leaves with joy and full laughter
THE MOVER
LEAF EXPLORATION IN ACTION
Observes details and patterns Moves slowly and intentionally. Needs: time, space
adventures off to find the most perfect little leaf
THE EXPLORER
THE
Oh!
YOU'LL
PLACES
GO!
Name | City State |
|---|---|
Adams Farm | Cumberland, RI |
Audubon Nature Center | Bristol, RI |
Audubon Society | Smithfield, RI |
Barrington Public Library | Barrington, RI |
Bird Haven Ranch | Portsmouth, RI |
Blue Cove | Portsmouth, RI |
Canochet Preserve | Hopkinton, RI |
Cofvinoarte Studio | Tiverton, RI |
Colt State Park | Bristol, RI |
Common Fence Point Community Center | Portsmouth, RI |
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OSK PRINCIPLES
“Connection, meaning, and the reminder that even the smallest discoveries can change everything.”
Wander
Wonder
Personal Narratives & Online Journal
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