Okay no but Auggie recognizing that Johnny is lonely and excitedly running to take his hand and include him, then proceed to validate him as his best friend for the rest of the day, made me almost burst into tears. The empathy kids possess is incredible.
I think that we will all agree that it is a freakin pleasure to have Kwesi and Jony on this channel !!! With kiddos playin in the mud in the forest it is *chef kisses* Lots of love on you guys
i love this especially because watching auggie you just KNOW that in a typical preschool he would be seen as very “disruptive” but in this environment he’s a caring, energetic, empathetic kid who likes to teach and learn!
exactly! as an adhd kid seeing a kid like auggie thrive in this environment helped heal my inner child :) (obviously not saying this kid has adhd, just that i have adhd and acted similarly to him as a kid)
THIS!! I have an autistic 5 year old son, I see so many similarities between him and Auggie. My son was always seen as the disruptive kid in class, but this year he got placed with a fantastic teacher. She encourages him to be his best self, and he's made astronomical progress this year. A good teacher can literally shape a child's future.
I would not complain if Jonny and Kwesi were in EVERY video. It's awesome seeing Jonny doing something that isn't food-related at all and just being a Try Guy. More of this please if possible!
Funny how in the last 6 months the video quality and entertainment factor of the Try Guy videos just skyrocketed. Wonder what happened that caused this? In the last 6 months, their videos just got soo much better.
Stopping the vid to say THANK YOU to the director for admitting their tuition is high!!! Almost any other preschool director will justify their tuition and pursaude you why it’s worth it. The fact that she’s saying “it’s expensive and that limits the children who can come here” is incredible. Love love love this whole video 🥹
Came here to say the same thing! I really appreciated how blunt she was about the kinds of families who can afford this sort of education, and how unfair it is, and that she’s trying to do something about it
I 100% agree. We have a similar school in my area and I would have LOVED to send my kid there. Unfortunately the monthly cost was more than I made (working a full time and a part time job averaging 60-70 hours) in two months.
I appreciate that she acknowledges that her program is not equitable because too often amazing childcare programs are not and the leaders refuse to acknowledge it.
Augie is a born leader. The way he made sure Johnny was part of the group and how he directs everyone to look at the campbase was amazing. I think he helped Johnny over his kindergarten traumas haha. We all should be more like Augie
Aw yeah he seems like a sweet kid, and he showed a lot of perceptiveness. I definitely think being in this open learning environment is nurturing him a lot! I feel like if I were that age again I would’ve loved to be his friend, he seems fun and very kind. He’s like the one kid in class who notices that you’re alone during lunch and asks if you want to play.
The fact that Kwesi, Zach, and Jonny had adorable, matching, bags just solidified it for me that this was the trio we didn't know we needed. Such a wholesome video!
“First you’ll arrive, and you’ll say goodbye to your grown-ups.” I was expecting Rachel to pop up in front of the camera so the 3 of them can say goodbye to her
I hope someone is telling Augies parents what an absolutely outstanding kid they are raising. And I hope someone is telling Augie how amazing he is. That little boys kindness and empathy is beyond his years. Raise your kids to be Augies
Kwesi explaining his name and the little girl just staring at him completely dumbfounded, with her sunglasses in hand like a grown woman, was legitimately hilarious 😂😂
How happy the kids are is such a testament to how effective this is. The sunlight is SO good for us alone, there's so much research into the affects of even dirt and how it is like an antidepressant. These kids are gonna grow up to be good people. That makes me happy. I hope to God this catches on. The world would become such a better place over time.
Forest/nature school is not uncommon in other countries. It's absolutely so good for them for a plethora of reasons. The US just does school and learning all kinds of wrong.
I went to a Charter school similar to this in the US 🩷 literally the best memories and feelings from going there. Everyone deserves to know what it's like to be free to explore and connect with science and nature so deeply.
I wish I still lived near one. I did live near a boarding school that was on a farm and did many similar things to forestry school. Now I'm in a town that has a decent school but barely has options for outdoor activities. Thankfully I found a summer class that's forestry school.
As a former feral child who spent all her free time in the woods making potions and foraging, I freaking love this concept. I hope this kind of learning is accessible to every child in the future. Kudos to the teachers of this school and the parents for allowing their kids to get their hands dirty!
I thought you'd appreciate to know that there's a free forest school all through the Americas! We even have some up here in Canada! They're free and families get to join whenever
@@victoriaisnthere I am sorry about that, thank you for what you do. If I ever have a child, I will keep a tablet out of their hands as long as possible.
Omg Augie what a kind empathetic energetic kid, my heart couldn’t take it when he saw Jonny was at the back by himself and so he went to him and brought him into the group … what a champion
Im loving that Johnny has left the kitchen and is participating in other types of Try Guy videos. He's hilarious and seeing him interacting with the kids is adorable.
As a Norwegian this is so weird to me. This is how all Norwegian preschoolers are taught, at least for the most part, and it should be like this everywhere in my opinion. Though of course, I understand how that might not always be possible everywhere. I am glad that these LA cuties get to experience such a fun way of learning and developing their skills though!
Yeah, normally little kids are sat in chairs, given a piece of paper and a pencil to focus on, and told to stop wiggling at around this age. It’s not good for the kids at all, and many of us recognize it, but the current system is so ingrained that it’s hard to do anything else. Like this video shows, it’s not impossible, but it’s also difficult to make sure other systems teach the essentials of the society they’re growing up in as they grow, like paying taxes or cooking or math.
@@Solitudevv I’m live in Montana, where temperatures can get into -20 degrees. Most schools in general shut down when it got that cold, I was just wondering if Norway would eventually go inside after a certain low temperature.
Augie going and taking Johnny by the hand when he was sad, and then Johnny putting a flower in his hair, and Augie being so proud of his flower... that was the most wholesome thing I have seen all year.
"Everybody in the world is my best friend, even the owl!" I love how empathic and loving kids are. He didn't just acknowledge humans as his friend but animals and plants too!
It was so cool to see all the kids be so in-tune with nature and empathetic towards everything around them. They weren’t harming the earth, they were embracing it as something that they are apart of
These parents should be so proud of their children. They were all so well-behaved and well-spoken. The little boy who noticed someone being left out and decided to include him in the fun ❤ oh my heart! So sweet. Definitely a great kid.
I’m so awkward with kids, I would struggle with this. And if a kid ran up to me and grabbed my hand I’d probably cry tears of joy. To be accepted by kids is everything lol
As someone who is also awkward with kids but ended up volunteering at a children’s hospital for some time, kids don’t mind you being awkward so much. You seem like a really kind-hearted person who’d listen to the kids, and that’s really all they want!
@@t.h.1492 yeah that’s my experience too. Younger kids don’t care about social norms because they haven’t learned about them yet. It’s kind of easier to interact with them if you’re awkward like I am.
@@t.h.1492 I had a similar experience, immediately upon graduating high school, I took a job as an IA for a 2nd grade class. I ended up staying for three years, but at first I was so unsure of myself! I was kind a lot like Eugene actually lol, where my own trauma made me really really cautious around children because I would rather die than hurt them. But as you said, as long as you're a kind-hearted person who treats them like people (i.e. not just being an authority figure to yell at them), they'll want to get close to you, so you kind of naturally start to get more comfortable with them.
i used to be really awkward around kids too, but then i started working as a camp counselor and it got a lot easier. i think the trick is asking them questions and letting them talk about their interests and letting them open up to you. then theyre just silly lil goofballs
Jonny is such a mood “I feel very exposed, I’m rarely outside” “If I leave here with a single father I’ll be- are there dads here?” “I’m worried mostly about spraining an ankle” The whole video is too quotable 😂
Augie: Maybe you can all three come to my house at the SAME TIME!!! Everyone in a child friendly voice: whhooooooaaaaaa!!!! that would be so fun!!!! Zach, completely serious sounding: I’ll ask my mom but we’ll let you know. im DEAD😭😂
As a UK forest school practitioner this video brings me so so much joy. This type of education being recognized on this scale is so immensely important for it's growth. I have worked with children in multiple settings and I can 100% say that Forest School is the most magical and beneficial of all of them. The point in this video that FS is not accessible to everyone and can be so costly was incredible as well because it is the truth and it needs to change. Every single child (and teenager and adult I do Forest school with all ages!!) deserves an education to a standard this high.
Did I know i needed Zach Kwesi and Johnny Cakes to hang out with a bunch of preschoolers? No. Am I extremely happy this exists?yes!! I low key hope we get an Augie update in 15-17 years! That kids gonna do great
As so many have already pointed out, this is an amazingly comforting video. I melted at the inclusive wording regarding guardians, calling them your grown ups let's everyone be included. It not only lets us include families with HBTQ+ parents but also kids that have aunts/uncles or other family members that are part of their regular circle of guardians.
Honestly seeing Johnny out of the kitchen was such a delight- he actually makes me laugh so hard, if cooking ever gets boring he could absolutely do stand up
In the spirit of Augie declaring that everyone is his best friend, I insist that every moment of this video is my favorite. Hilarious and wholesome 10/10♥
This is very standard in Sweden and I am so grateful I could move here. My toddler comes back covered in mud and sand and bruises every day but she has an absolute ball
Umm.... why is Johnny interacting with the kids is so adorable 🥺 , him being awkward while kwesi and Zack just become of the kids is hilarious 😂 Edit: ok...the blonde kid and Johnny bonding is just what I needed after a rough day❤ Edit 2: damn... 1k likes 😳.... But low-key glad that the n person isn't a part of try guys anymore cuz he would have RUINED THE WHOLE VIBE by talking about how he is such a "FaMiLy MaN" .....
Right?! I’ve been learning about Montessori and the evolvement of education and its so nice to see the guys showcasing this. I appreciate how they acknowledge how this form of education is inaccessible cause of finances
As a teacher, having these real world connections is a huge impact in the lives of children and promotes a deeper level of understanding. The phrase “chemical reaction” is just how the teachers followed the child’s lead and just used their ideas and play to further expand their vocabulary. Amazing video. Amazing concepts.
I went to a forest preschool here in Denmark when i was a kid, and honestly it was an amazing experience, its been like 20 years and still i wont forget how freeing it was. It felt like an adventure every day.
This whole video I was thinking "where do they go to the bathroom?" So did you have like a tiny outhouse made for kids or did you just poop on the ground?
@@soot9145 yeah, we had a house where we had bathrooms, put our bags and extra clothes, a kitchen that the grown ups used and we could also stay there if we absolutely had to (it gets cold in norway so on the very coldest days we might stay inside) 😊
This is why I’m a nanny, not a teacher. I can only handle a few kids at a time! But seriously, forest schools are amazing and they should be everywhere and accessible to everyone.
Jonny was such a delight this whole video, especially at 8:02 where you can hear him asking, "How did you learn about chemical reactions?!" so enthusiastically
There’s a joke in our family that my brother and I are “free ranged kids” bc when we were toddlers in Texas we would run around everywhere naked (neglect on my moms end) and we used to go camping all the time when we grew up so being in nature is like a second home. I’m not versed in plants or anything but insects don’t bother me and I’m not afraid to jump in mud so I take that as a win. I’m that person that will put worms back in the dirt after a rainstorm and people get so confused… if bees or wasps get into the building I’ll safely bring them back outside. Love the video!
That little kid in the yellow jumper is going places. When Johnny was sad and alone and they went over and grabbed his hand. I smile cried. So cute. That kid has sone awesome people raising them.
This is a very common thing in Scandinavian countries! My mom (Danish) actually helped establish two forest schools in California. I'm so glad to see it's catching on!
I appreciate the teacher saying that this school is not accessible or equitable yet but it should be. I think too often people avoid that question to pretend they are more equitable than they are but they know their short comings and are working to fix them within the systems that make them hards. great work!!
I have worked in preschools like this and preschools that teach conventionally. Children learn 10x more like this, they dont even know it and its incredible. Resilience and independence accidentally happens
I'm really enjoying the new direction of this channel. Using their influence to showcase interesting people and concepts, and giving each guy their own chance to shine while also bring in new fun people? Who could ask for more? Also, thank you for not revealing any child's name in this video besides one nickname. Always nice to see the kid's safety being put before the content.
I worked at a farm preschool and absolutely adored it. We spend so much time outside planting crops, flowers. The children got to be apart if the whole process. They got to plant, water, harvest, and then try the food they grew. We also spent so much time with the farm animals. Teaching them about them and letting them interact with them. We did a lot of nature things. We also taught technology, science, and engineering. It was a great school!
I've never heard of forest or farm preschool but I'm loving the concept! How do the kids transition from such a freeing environment in preschool to a more traditional elemantary school though? Or is the goal to find a similar elementary school as well? Basically what do the next few years look like I wonder
This movement is amazing because parents can be the kind to shelter kids instead of allowing them to be free and experience life on their own terms at such a young age.
Okay no but Auggie recognizing that Johnny is lonely and excitedly running to take his hand and include him, then proceed to validate him as his best friend for the rest of the day, made me almost burst into tears. The empathy kids possess is incredible.
i definitely sniffled a litte at that, lol, what a cool kid
The little hop Johnny did was so sweet you could tell he was genuinely touched❤
Okay, but like I really did shed a little tear because that was so sweet!!!
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i almost started crying at that moment lol
the swarm of kids surrounding Kwesi when he pulled out his snack all asking "what are you eating??" WAS HILARIOUS
I love how legitimately intimidating a bunch of 4-year-olds can look when they get all loomy like that
That is why parents sneak snacks lol. Reminded me of the seagulls scene in Finding Nemo 🤣
I think that we will all agree that it is a freakin pleasure to have Kwesi and Jony on this channel !!!
With kiddos playin in the mud in the forest it is *chef kisses*
Lots of love on you guys
I work with kids and whenever I pull out a granola bar they all surround me
Kids are like tiny raptors when food is involved 😂
i love this especially because watching auggie you just KNOW that in a typical preschool he would be seen as very “disruptive” but in this environment he’s a caring, energetic, empathetic kid who likes to teach and learn!
EXACTLY! In a regular school he would be "a problem child", but here he is a rockstar!
exactly! as an adhd kid seeing a kid like auggie thrive in this environment helped heal my inner child :)
(obviously not saying this kid has adhd, just that i have adhd and acted similarly to him as a kid)
@@jessicabowles8663 i 100% get you because i also have adhd lmao
THIS!! I have an autistic 5 year old son, I see so many similarities between him and Auggie. My son was always seen as the disruptive kid in class, but this year he got placed with a fantastic teacher. She encourages him to be his best self, and he's made astronomical progress this year. A good teacher can literally shape a child's future.
didn't even think of that, so fckn cool
Augie coming back to be Jonny's buddy was the plot development I needed.
ME TOO. One Hundo Percent!!
I would not complain if Jonny and Kwesi were in EVERY video. It's awesome seeing Jonny doing something that isn't food-related at all and just being a Try Guy. More of this please if possible!
Agreed
Petition to officially add Johnny and Kwesi to the try guys
Yes yes yes- they both have that natural energetic and entertaining personality on camera and I can’t get enough!!!!!!
Prediction of the year
The small children gathering around a napping Kwesi like they're fascinated by an art exhibit was truly something
It’s the closest a lot of them have probably ever been to a black person…
@@mad8598 I was waiting for someone to say this lol
@@mad8598 bro... There were asian and black kids
@@Sayurko376 yeah like 1 single black kid who looked mixed 😅 that's not much lol
@@hashtagmate Man you Woke people always have something to complain about, it kinda sad
I love how Johnny and Kwesi are regular guests now, they have the best energy
Same. They’re my favourite honorary Try Guys (after Miles of course).
The guests lately have been so much fun!
I was SO happy when Jonny was shown in the video. He matches the energy of the others so well.
I love Johnny all much! I’m a simple girl, I see Johnny and I click.
Funny how in the last 6 months the video quality and entertainment factor of the Try Guy videos just skyrocketed. Wonder what happened that caused this? In the last 6 months, their videos just got soo much better.
Stopping the vid to say THANK YOU to the director for admitting their tuition is high!!! Almost any other preschool director will justify their tuition and pursaude you why it’s worth it. The fact that she’s saying “it’s expensive and that limits the children who can come here” is incredible. Love love love this whole video 🥹
Exactly what I was thinking! So refreshing to see this kind of transparency :)
Came here to say the same thing! I really appreciated how blunt she was about the kinds of families who can afford this sort of education, and how unfair it is, and that she’s trying to do something about it
I 100% agree. We have a similar school in my area and I would have LOVED to send my kid there. Unfortunately the monthly cost was more than I made (working a full time and a part time job averaging 60-70 hours) in two months.
Yeah. She seems like a stand-up person offering an amazing service. ❤
i thought this would be so fun, but like the lady said its definitely a gentrifier thing. no way normal people in LA could afford this.
I appreciate that she acknowledges that her program is not equitable because too often amazing childcare programs are not and the leaders refuse to acknowledge it.
Not only that but she’s trying her best to get funds to include kids from other demographics.
Yes! I love coming forward and saying what it is and the plan for change. I would also love to hear perspective on inclusion of special needs kiddos.
Honestly she seems like such a beautiful person and for her to be so aware and open and honest and looking for improvement is so amazing
Augie is a born leader. The way he made sure Johnny was part of the group and how he directs everyone to look at the campbase was amazing. I think he helped Johnny over his kindergarten traumas haha. We all should be more like Augie
I typically don't like kids at all. But Augie was cool.
I hope augie keep the vine intil he grow up 🥰
@@vivienm2037 because hes no kid. hes a _leader_
Yeah, watching Johnny’s inner child trauma heal on screen was beautiful
Aw yeah he seems like a sweet kid, and he showed a lot of perceptiveness. I definitely think being in this open learning environment is nurturing him a lot! I feel like if I were that age again I would’ve loved to be his friend, he seems fun and very kind. He’s like the one kid in class who notices that you’re alone during lunch and asks if you want to play.
The fact that Kwesi, Zach, and Jonny had adorable, matching, bags just solidified it for me that this was the trio we didn't know we needed. Such a wholesome video!
agreed, the bags were perfection!
Johnny trying to seduce the Dads with cake talk at the end killed me. He's so funny. I'm so glad seeing him in another type of video on this channel.
Timestamp?
@@riano512718:43 basically the ending blurb of the video 😂
“First you’ll arrive, and you’ll say goodbye to your grown-ups.”
I was expecting Rachel to pop up in front of the camera so the 3 of them can say goodbye to her
SAME
Missed opportunity!😂
Lol same here…
I know right.
Me too!!!
Augie yelling "LOOK AT ME!" about the flower in his hair just made my heart melt ❤
I just listened to the episode of Jonny on YCSWU and Augie’s parents invited Jonny to his 5th birthday party 😭😭😭💛💛💛 how heckin pure is that.
OMG that is the sweetest thing ever😭😭 thank you for commenting here!!
Do you remember what episode of the podcast that is?
@@maeganlozano7058I found it! Episode: 157 time: 57:31
@@maeganlozano7058 episode 157, he mentions it near the end around 55 : 43
@@maeganlozano7058 I think it's Johnny cakes behind the cake, episode 157 I'm not too sure though
I hope someone is telling Augies parents what an absolutely outstanding kid they are raising. And I hope someone is telling Augie how amazing he is. That little boys kindness and empathy is beyond his years. Raise your kids to be Augies
👏♥️
Rachel quietly parenting from behind the camera is so funny. I just know she was explaining how to interact with kids the whole time.
I loved her disbelief at how many snacks kwesi brought 😂
@@peacechickification”and some carrots..and a good book!” lmao loved that part
Augie. The empathy and the awareness that someone needed a friend. 😭 I want Johnny and Augie to have a show.
Kwesi explaining his name and the little girl just staring at him completely dumbfounded, with her sunglasses in hand like a grown woman, was legitimately hilarious 😂😂
And Captain America on the side
@@rigby.walabeehaha yesss captin america was equally as confused
Her hand in her pocket too 😂
Omggg and the no high fives from either of those kiddos had me giggling out loud!!! :P Kwesi is so sweet, we must protect him at all cost.
Her little look to the camera was straight out of The Office 😂
Kwesi trying to take a nap and the kids staring at him in confusion is honestly the mood of the day
That is exactly what my kid does to me when I try to nap around him 😂
Im dying over him trying to explain his name and the kids just staring at him blankly😂
"Nap? NAP? We got a dam to build, Friend Kwesi!"
Almost exactly what I said in my post
That was hilarious!
How happy the kids are is such a testament to how effective this is. The sunlight is SO good for us alone, there's so much research into the affects of even dirt and how it is like an antidepressant. These kids are gonna grow up to be good people. That makes me happy. I hope to God this catches on. The world would become such a better place over time.
omg thats so interesting esp about dirt, thank you for sharing!!!
Forest/nature school is not uncommon in other countries. It's absolutely so good for them for a plethora of reasons. The US just does school and learning all kinds of wrong.
I went to a Charter school similar to this in the US 🩷 literally the best memories and feelings from going there. Everyone deserves to know what it's like to be free to explore and connect with science and nature so deeply.
I wish I still lived near one. I did live near a boarding school that was on a farm and did many similar things to forestry school. Now I'm in a town that has a decent school but barely has options for outdoor activities. Thankfully I found a summer class that's forestry school.
Johnny's story arc of going friendless to finding a best friend is so goshdarn wholesome. 😭
Seriously! So precious. I think this genuinely healed a little part of young Johnny's heart and I love it.🥲♥
this honestly so funny yet touching at the same time 😭😂
I swear a little bit of my childhood loneliness was healed by that part too 🥹
@@stargirl7646 same! I'm watching this late at night and teared up a bit 😅
Augie's parents have done a remarkable job, he is a social butterfly and so in tune with the group but still sensetive to the needs of individuals.
And you can see base camp guys!
And best friends with everyone in the world! Including the owls!
his teachers and his friends have done a great job too
As a former feral child who spent all her free time in the woods making potions and foraging, I freaking love this concept. I hope this kind of learning is accessible to every child in the future. Kudos to the teachers of this school and the parents for allowing their kids to get their hands dirty!
Best kind of way to grow up.
I thought you'd appreciate to know that there's a free forest school all through the Americas! We even have some up here in Canada! They're free and families get to join whenever
jonny hoping to leave with single father is hilarious 😂
"I have a lot to offer! 👋🎂" lol
It was a Trixie Mattel reference and I died lol
If they can afford forest preschool you know they’ve got money. Shoot your shot Johnny!
*checks hair* “oh hi parents!” 😂
Kwesi trying to take a nap while the kids quietly judge him is pretty much peak dad energy.
He was trying to eat candy😂
"👀What are you eating?"
@@aubriannanoelle Like the seagulls from Finding Nemo
As a Ghanaian, I loved hearing Kwesi talk about his name!! This whole video is just pure happiness
The little girl just staring in judgement of the grown adults at her preschool is a mood.
Augie's mom should be proud, he's such a sweet kid! The world needs more Augies in it.
Yeah
as a preschool teacher myself, this child is an absolute gem. so hard to find these days bc parents tend to parent with screens.
@@victoriaisnthere I am sorry about that, thank you for what you do. If I ever have a child, I will keep a tablet out of their hands as long as possible.
@@victoriaisnthere My sil is a preschool teacher, I feel for you! Some of the stories she shares...hoooo boy! 😬😂
“Yes, they call me the Swimmer” immediately followed by “are there any dads here?” killed me. The scream I scrumt 😭
scrumpt 😭
scrumptious
Scrumpt needs to replace screamed right now
Augie is the child that parents strive to raise. Empathetic, strong, curious, bright, funny, loving. I loved seeing that ❤
I want to be his best friend too
He is so sweet 🥹🥹🥹
I love how he looked back and saw that Johnny was alone and then ran up to him to be with him
@@astridhannestad8323 yeah!
Something healed inside Jonny, Zach, and Kwesi doing this. It’s so so sweet.
For real though. This sounds like a blast.
Zach holding hands with that teeny tiny child was so sweet. They were walking at their pace, no one else's.
Kwesi explaining the origin and spelling of his name and the kids not giving a flying f made me burst out laughing
Augie inviting them over for a play date was the perfect way to end the video 😭😭🥹 what a sweetie
The kid who went to get Johnny's hand when he noticed him standing all alone. I hope they never let the world stop them from being so full of love.
Omg Augie what a kind empathetic energetic kid, my heart couldn’t take it when he saw Jonny was at the back by himself and so he went to him and brought him into the group … what a champion
“I can see basecamp!!!” MY HEART😭
He is the extroverted kid that adopts his introverted best friend, Johnny
the content whiplash i’m experiencing from zach being an incredibly stressed out hospital patient and groom to a carefree pre-schooler
I love how Kwesi didn't even mention the nature in parks in NY. He said rats were their nature 😂😂
Especially when we have Central Park and Bryant Park 💀
Im loving that Johnny has left the kitchen and is participating in other types of Try Guy videos. He's hilarious and seeing him interacting with the kids is adorable.
I hope that someday most kids will have the opportunity to attend schools like this. Regular schools are basically just obedience training.
My daughter goes to a nature based school and it’s so awesome. They still learn the preschool fundamentals but in a nature setting.
Too true
yes yes yes! i cant agree enough.
Obedience training is so true … I feel like I am working on unlearning all of that, it holds you back more than anything
this is how most kids do preschool in denmark :)
As a Norwegian this is so weird to me. This is how all Norwegian preschoolers are taught, at least for the most part, and it should be like this everywhere in my opinion. Though of course, I understand how that might not always be possible everywhere. I am glad that these LA cuties get to experience such a fun way of learning and developing their skills though!
What do you do in the winters?
Yeah, normally little kids are sat in chairs, given a piece of paper and a pencil to focus on, and told to stop wiggling at around this age. It’s not good for the kids at all, and many of us recognize it, but the current system is so ingrained that it’s hard to do anything else. Like this video shows, it’s not impossible, but it’s also difficult to make sure other systems teach the essentials of the society they’re growing up in as they grow, like paying taxes or cooking or math.
@@breeknutson9149 uhh, you still go outside
@@Solitudevv I’m live in Montana, where temperatures can get into -20 degrees. Most schools in general shut down when it got that cold, I was just wondering if Norway would eventually go inside after a certain low temperature.
@@breeknutson9149no yeah i live in Texas and we rarely have good temperature days, most of the summer is >100° and most of the winters are
It was great to see Johnny in a non-cooking context! I'd happily see more Kwesi and Johnny. They're great.
Yeah I like seeing him here too. He's finally smiling genuinely and not crying inside😂😂
YES!!!! More Johnny please!!!
Augie going and taking Johnny by the hand when he was sad, and then Johnny putting a flower in his hair, and Augie being so proud of his flower... that was the most wholesome thing I have seen all year.
Johnny just won the most important contest he’s been in. That little boy picking him as his best friend was AMAZING ❤❤❤
"Everybody in the world is my best friend, even the owl!" I love how empathic and loving kids are. He didn't just acknowledge humans as his friend but animals and plants too!
It was so cool to see all the kids be so in-tune with nature and empathetic towards everything around them. They weren’t harming the earth, they were embracing it as something that they are apart of
"Everybody look at MEEE! Look, friends! Wheeee!" perfectly captures Try Guys energy rn - I hope his enthusiasm is never squished
The future generation of fry guys is being forged in front of us 😂❤
@@katelynjessie2789 i know this is probably a typo but i want this to be the start of a petition to call baby try guys "fry guys".
I so appreciate the conversation about equity. There is a school like this near me but I would never be able to to afford to send my kids...
love seeing jonny as a try guy
Yes! And Kwesi, too!
@@TheBSchip yes i love Kwesi too, I highlighted Jonny because i think this is his first non cooking related episode, but it's great to have Kwesi too
im so excited to see johnny in a non cooking video❤
I love that the woman in charge readily admitted that it isn't eqitable and laid out what they're trying to do to fix it. Love the honesty
In fact, I think that is the whole reason she is doing this video. To raise awareness and raise funds to make it more equitable.
As an early childhood educator who is obsessed with forest school and the try guys, I never thought this video would happen and I’m so happy it did :)
These parents should be so proud of their children. They were all so well-behaved and well-spoken. The little boy who noticed someone being left out and decided to include him in the fun ❤ oh my heart! So sweet. Definitely a great kid.
Right! The kids are so aware and knowledgeable. ❤
Yes! I'm so happy for them and hope they know they are raising excellent people to lead the future!
That’s what this type of school teaches. Kindness and connection to everything (and everyone) around you. 💖
The little guy who noticed Jonny was pouting and ran over to take his hand is the sweetest child in the world 😭😭
The storyline of Jonny and Augie's friendship made me so happy. I hope the school is able to expand and meet its goals of equitability!
Kwesi getting swarmed with kids like seagulls when he was trying to eat his snack 😂
I can't even express how much I love this video 🥹💞
I love that Kwesi is the over prepared kid, with all his snacks and his book. Also Johnny and Augie’s friendship was too cute.
I’m so awkward with kids, I would struggle with this. And if a kid ran up to me and grabbed my hand I’d probably cry tears of joy. To be accepted by kids is everything lol
As someone who is also awkward with kids but ended up volunteering at a children’s hospital for some time, kids don’t mind you being awkward so much. You seem like a really kind-hearted person who’d listen to the kids, and that’s really all they want!
@@t.h.1492 yeah that’s my experience too. Younger kids don’t care about social norms because they haven’t learned about them yet. It’s kind of easier to interact with them if you’re awkward like I am.
so real
@@t.h.1492 I had a similar experience, immediately upon graduating high school, I took a job as an IA for a 2nd grade class. I ended up staying for three years, but at first I was so unsure of myself! I was kind a lot like Eugene actually lol, where my own trauma made me really really cautious around children because I would rather die than hurt them. But as you said, as long as you're a kind-hearted person who treats them like people (i.e. not just being an authority figure to yell at them), they'll want to get close to you, so you kind of naturally start to get more comfortable with them.
i used to be really awkward around kids too, but then i started working as a camp counselor and it got a lot easier. i think the trick is asking them questions and letting them talk about their interests and letting them open up to you. then theyre just silly lil goofballs
The little kid going over to Johnny I can’t even TOO CUTE
I hope Augies parents see these comments and are proud to see how amazing their kid is 🥰🥺
We must protect Augie at all cost! I hope this beautiful light in him stays that way forever!
Jonny is such a mood
“I feel very exposed, I’m rarely outside”
“If I leave here with a single father I’ll be- are there dads here?”
“I’m worried mostly about spraining an ankle”
The whole video is too quotable 😂
Augie: Maybe you can all three come to my house at the SAME TIME!!!
Everyone in a child friendly voice: whhooooooaaaaaa!!!! that would be so fun!!!!
Zach, completely serious sounding: I’ll ask my mom but we’ll let you know.
im DEAD😭😂
That kid is gonna have the COOLEST birthday cake this year
I lost it. So good. Funny for us but also really selling it for Augie
As a UK forest school practitioner this video brings me so so much joy. This type of education being recognized on this scale is so immensely important for it's growth. I have worked with children in multiple settings and I can 100% say that Forest School is the most magical and beneficial of all of them. The point in this video that FS is not accessible to everyone and can be so costly was incredible as well because it is the truth and it needs to change. Every single child (and teenager and adult I do Forest school with all ages!!) deserves an education to a standard this high.
Did I know i needed Zach Kwesi and Johnny Cakes to hang out with a bunch of preschoolers? No. Am I extremely happy this exists?yes!! I low key hope we get an Augie update in 15-17 years! That kids gonna do great
The three of them with their little kid backpacks at the beginning is so freaking adorable 😂
Augie for President 🎉🎉🎉
I'm sorry but the child in the blue jacket going to look after Johnny when he made no friends almost made my cry that was too adorable!
As so many have already pointed out, this is an amazingly comforting video. I melted at the inclusive wording regarding guardians, calling them your grown ups let's everyone be included. It not only lets us include families with HBTQ+ parents but also kids that have aunts/uncles or other family members that are part of their regular circle of guardians.
Honestly seeing Johnny out of the kitchen was such a delight- he actually makes me laugh so hard, if cooking ever gets boring he could absolutely do stand up
"We're outside. We gotta survive." Kwesi and his snacks had me.
Johnny's whole inner child healing is just perfection
In the spirit of Augie declaring that everyone is his best friend, I insist that every moment of this video is my favorite. Hilarious and wholesome 10/10♥
auggie saving johnny from loneliness is the most wholesome thing ever
the introvert being adopted by an outgoing person experience representation
This is very standard in Sweden and I am so grateful I could move here. My toddler comes back covered in mud and sand and bruises every day but she has an absolute ball
Umm.... why is Johnny interacting with the kids is so adorable 🥺 , him being awkward while kwesi and Zack just become of the kids is hilarious 😂
Edit: ok...the blonde kid and Johnny bonding is just what I needed after a rough day❤
Edit 2: damn... 1k likes 😳....
But low-key glad that the n person isn't a part of try guys anymore cuz he would have RUINED THE WHOLE VIBE by talking about how he is such a "FaMiLy MaN" .....
Being befriended by the most outgoing kid as the most introverted kid was totally my childhood vibe.
@@Rebecca-zj4wqthat's so cute!!.. I was a weird kid at school so only other introverts mingled with me tho 😅
That's about when I decided this was gold ❤
I didn’t expect the chemistry between Zach, Kwesi and Johnny to be so immaculate
As a PhD candidate specializing in Early Childhood- and someone who is very passionate about nature based education- this video made my day!
I’m working on my Masters right now, I love child development. Good luck!
Right?! I’ve been learning about Montessori and the evolvement of education and its so nice to see the guys showcasing this. I appreciate how they acknowledge how this form of education is inaccessible cause of finances
As a teacher, having these real world connections is a huge impact in the lives of children and promotes a deeper level of understanding. The phrase “chemical reaction” is just how the teachers followed the child’s lead and just used their ideas and play to further expand their vocabulary. Amazing video. Amazing concepts.
Kwesi dealing the snacks to the kids in baggies was peak hilarious.
I went to a forest preschool here in Denmark when i was a kid, and honestly it was an amazing experience, its been like 20 years and still i wont forget how freeing it was. It felt like an adventure every day.
Me too. Fairly normal in DK. It was the best.
Me too, but in Norway! Very normal here too!
Dane here too! My mom used to work in a forest preschool, and I really want my future kids to be in one. It sounds so great!
This whole video I was thinking "where do they go to the bathroom?" So did you have like a tiny outhouse made for kids or did you just poop on the ground?
@@soot9145 yeah, we had a house where we had bathrooms, put our bags and extra clothes, a kitchen that the grown ups used and we could also stay there if we absolutely had to (it gets cold in norway so on the very coldest days we might stay inside) 😊
Auggie taking Johnny's hand to include him made me cry. He is too good for this world.
The little kid in the yellow pants it’s the sweetest kid I’ve ever seen-his parents raising him right 😭😭😭
I can just tell Augie is gonna be a amazing person when grown up. Their so kind and want to make sure everyone's involved and happy 🥹🥹🥹
as someone who works with preschool aged kids, i have so much respect for the teachers
This is why I’m a nanny, not a teacher. I can only handle a few kids at a time! But seriously, forest schools are amazing and they should be everywhere and accessible to everyone.
I wish Auggie the brightest of futures. Absolutely adorable kid with a great personality. He’s the type of friend everyone should have as kid.
Jonny was such a delight this whole video, especially at 8:02 where you can hear him asking, "How did you learn about chemical reactions?!" so enthusiastically
Kwesi trying to explain his name and getting NO response 🤣
They were still listening tho 😂
There’s a joke in our family that my brother and I are “free ranged kids” bc when we were toddlers in Texas we would run around everywhere naked (neglect on my moms end) and we used to go camping all the time when we grew up so being in nature is like a second home. I’m not versed in plants or anything but insects don’t bother me and I’m not afraid to jump in mud so I take that as a win. I’m that person that will put worms back in the dirt after a rainstorm and people get so confused… if bees or wasps get into the building I’ll safely bring them back outside. Love the video!
That little kid in the yellow jumper is going places. When Johnny was sad and alone and they went over and grabbed his hand. I smile cried. So cute. That kid has sone awesome people raising them.
As an educator who struggles with this, I’m so thankful you’re shining a light on how important is outdoor play
Can we take a moment to appreciate Rachel’s quiet but sweet behind the camera comments to the kids?… absolutely adorable!
The second Kwesi said “I went to preschool in NYC and the only nature around was-“ I was like, rats. It’s rats. We stan the NYC rat community.
So unfair! Don't forget that we also have pigeons
Don’t forget the roaches in the hallways! *former NYC public school kid*
I heard theres a new Rat Czar in town rats better watch out🤫
This is a very common thing in Scandinavian countries! My mom (Danish) actually helped establish two forest schools in California. I'm so glad to see it's catching on!
Johnny is incredible with kids!! If he can bag one of those single dads, he’ll make an incredible stepdad.
The kiddos surrounding Kwesi as he eats his fruit roll up is so funny 😂
AUGIE, what a genuinely kind child. 😭 His parents should be so proud, what a lovely kid.
I appreciate the teacher saying that this school is not accessible or equitable yet but it should be. I think too often people avoid that question to pretend they are more equitable than they are but they know their short comings and are working to fix them within the systems that make them hards. great work!!
It's so cute when Johnny actually runs away from the pretended explosion 🥺❤️
Johnny would be SUCH a great dad, and if that’s not for him, he’d be a great uncle. So cute seeing him interact with the kids!
I have worked in preschools like this and preschools that teach conventionally. Children learn 10x more like this, they dont even know it and its incredible. Resilience and independence accidentally happens
I'm really enjoying the new direction of this channel. Using their influence to showcase interesting people and concepts, and giving each guy their own chance to shine while also bring in new fun people? Who could ask for more?
Also, thank you for not revealing any child's name in this video besides one nickname. Always nice to see the kid's safety being put before the content.
I worked at a farm preschool and absolutely adored it. We spend so much time outside planting crops, flowers. The children got to be apart if the whole process. They got to plant, water, harvest, and then try the food they grew. We also spent so much time with the farm animals. Teaching them about them and letting them interact with them. We did a lot of nature things. We also taught technology, science, and engineering. It was a great school!
I've never heard of forest or farm preschool but I'm loving the concept! How do the kids transition from such a freeing environment in preschool to a more traditional elemantary school though? Or is the goal to find a similar elementary school as well? Basically what do the next few years look like I wonder
Oh my gosh a farm one sounds amazing too! Any ideas on how to find something like this in my area? Would love to be a part of this movement
This movement is amazing because parents can be the kind to shelter kids instead of allowing them to be free and experience life on their own terms at such a young age.