Autumn Trees, Please!
November 14, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyThe autumn woods were calling out to us this week! The children discovered how the forest is changing for fall through many different means of exploration. The children go wild… Read more »
In the Autumn Night (Bats and Fires)
November 6, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyIn preparation for our annual Fall Campfire & Night Hike, children examined some of the magic of the night. We collected wood and learned about fire safety. What creatures venture… Read more »
Farm to Forest
October 24, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyThe children continued to explore the seasonal connections between the farm and forest. From pumpkin and gourd rolling to apple tasting, the children discovered how harvest foods are important to animals,… Read more »
Autumn at the Farm
October 5, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyNature’s bounty was on display this week as we visited the Pearlstone Retreat Center and farm. From harvesting potatoes to discovering how goats are milked, the children experienced what fall… Read more »
Seedy Adventures
September 21, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyAs summer gives way to autumn, seeds and fruits abound. The children searched for seeds in all shapes and sizes, and examined how animals use seeds to prepare for winter. We also… Read more »
Our First Week Back!
September 14, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyIt can be scary for students and parents when the first day of school arrives. There are many new faces, routines and expectations. While there’s no way to eliminate first… Read more »
Arts-Integration at The Nature Preschool
July 22, 2014 - Preschool NewsAs early childhood programs go, it’s no surprise that our educational approach is unique. Daily outdoor learning and child-led exploration, in all weather, is hard to come by in most preschool… Read more »
The Nature Preschool is NAEYC Accredited!
July 7, 2014 - Preschool NewsIt is a daunting task to justify the value of nature-based learning despite the enormous body of research to substantiate it. When stacked up against other early childhood education (ECE)… Read more »
More Spring Adventures
May 18, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyThe sunshine and rain continue to bring our corner of the world alive. This week the children continued to explore spring magic by: going to the rain garden near the… Read more »
Birds & Blooms in Spring
May 17, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyJust what do nature preschoolers do in Spring? Here’s what emerged this week as we discovered habits of birds in spring: making a nests out of cat tail fluff making… Read more »
