A day here includes time outside in whatever the weather is doing. Children dress in layers, teachers check them at the door, and everyone heads out. Families get a clothing list before the first day so you know what to pack. Over the winter months, the 3 to 6 year olds ski at Cochran's and learn the rope tow and t-bar on their own.
What you notice at home is a child who checks the sky before leaving. They know which coat works for sleet and which hat stays on in wind. They are gentle with a bug on the sidewalk. Dressing for the day becomes something they can do, and being outdoors in any weather becomes ordinary instead of a battle.