Stories & Snow
January 22, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyOur long wait is over! Nature Preschool finally got its wish for snow – with plenty more on the way! This week the children read so many winter books, created… Read more »
Winter Chills, Frosty Thrills
January 15, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyWinter weather chills didn’t stop Nature Preschool from having a blast this past week! We continued our hunt for ice, frost and other signs of winter! In the classrooms we painted… Read more »
Ice Explorers
January 8, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyIt finally feels like winter! Nature Preschool was overjoyed to get outside and explore the changes that came with this cold weather! We observed the bare forest, saw our breath,… Read more »
Welcome Winter
December 24, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyWinter is officially here! Well, according to the calendar anyway. The Nature Preschoolers opened their senses to the subtle signs of winter all around! We spotted bare branches, identified birds… Read more »
Winter Is On The Way!
December 12, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyWinter is on the way! This unusually warm December weather may have you feeling otherwise, but the Nature Preschoolers found clues of the changing season! We observed bare branches, spotted… Read more »
Hibernation, Migration, Adaptation!
December 4, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyEveryone is planning on getting warm this upcoming season! How do you stay warm? How do animals stay warm during the long, cold winter? That was the question on our… Read more »
Campfires Under Starry Skies
November 13, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyThe Nature Preschool continued our exploration of night this week! We focused on campfires, fire safety and the night sky! The classrooms were decorated with campfire rings, tents and glowing… Read more »
Animals In The Night
November 7, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyThe Nature Preschool at Irvine explored all things night! What are animals doing in the night? Which are sleeping and which are active? We turned off the lights in our… Read more »
Bats, Spiders, Webs, OH MY!
October 30, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyThis week the Nature Preschool at Irvine was imagining the sounds of swooping wings in the night and the tickling touch of our favorite 8 legged, creepy crawly friends. The… Read more »
Harvest & Hayrides
October 24, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyThe Nature Preschool at Irvine had a week full of fall fun! We explored the autumn harvest with pumpkins, gourds and apples! Mr. Brooks, Executive Director of Irvine Nature Center,… Read more »
