Spring Journeys
May 3, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyAs we continue to celebrate what makes each of us special, we also continue to explore the spring thaw. The children had another adventure-filled week. Here’s what they were up… Read more »
Celebrating Our Differences!
April 27, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyEvery person is special and holds a special place in our beautiful world. This week we celebrated the many things that make each child unique within our learning community. Here… Read more »
Rainbow Gardens
April 5, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyFuzzy chicks, mud puddles, and tiny seeds were the name of the game this week. Colorful signs of spring were explored through rainbow collaged books, plant-based dye-making (think raspberries making… Read more »
Nature Preschool Down on the Farm!
March 29, 2014 - Family Events & OutingsWe visited a favorite local farm at the Pearlstone Retreat Center to learn about life on a farm in spring. We harvested chicken eggs, planted lettuce seeds, explored worms in… Read more »
Signs of Spring
March 22, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyHow do The Nature Preschool students discover spring? Here’s what we were up to this week, the first official week of spring: We visited the stream and sloshed our way… Read more »
It’s Nesting Season!
March 15, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyThe March winds sure were blowing this week at the Nature Preschool! The weather was cold and blustery, rainy and warm, chilly and sunny, all in the same week! We… Read more »
A Coat for Every Season
March 8, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyThis week children explored the ways that animals are equipped to hide and survive in nature. We used camouflage like other animals by using different colored fabric for fur coats.
Maple Sugarin’ Exploration
March 1, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyThough icy temperatures persist, the trees still prepare for spring. The children made wintery discoveries as we learned about maple sugaring.
Winter Sounds
February 16, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyAs snowflakes fall, icicles drip, woodpeckers tap and branches crackle, we listen for winter sounds. Natural objects and recycled materials can be musical – see how we explored the winter… Read more »
Animal Clues Abound!
February 1, 2014 - Preschool WeeklyChildren tromped in the snow and examined winter animal clues (we even found a raccoon taill…) We built forts with old Christmas trees, too. We are loving the all this… Read more »
