Harvest Moon
October 27, 2017 - Preschool NewsThe Harvest Moon By Rose Brusaferro “For the child… it is not half so important to know as to feel.” – Rachel Carson We used September to get settled in;… Read more »
Biomimicry: Chlorophyll Art and Beehives
October 9, 2017 - Earth Friends, PreschoolTuesday, October 3rd 2017 Where do leaves get their color? Why do they change color in the fall? What is chlorophyll and what does it do for a leaf? Those… Read more »
Trees Please!
February 24, 2017 - PreschoolI was gifted a special book during the holiday season by Miss Meghan, teacher in the Bees, Dragonflies and Beetles classes. The book she gave me is called Teaching The… Read more »
The Leaves, They Are a-Changin’
October 14, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyOctober’s Party October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came— The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand,… Read more »
Hello Nature, Hello Friends
September 9, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklyNature Preschool is back in session. It has been a magical week full of old friends, new faces, and discovering nature! This year the classes are different insects. We have… Read more »
Week One, Fun In The Sun
September 11, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool WeeklySchool is back in session! The familiar sounds of scurrying preschool feet, sweet song tunes and bursting laughter have returned to Irvine Nature Center! This week the children spent time… Read more »
Musical Nature
November 30, 2012 - Preschool WeeklyThis Week’s Adventures: Music is all around! We listened to and created all kinds of wonderful music! Favorite Activities: We loved making instruments like tambourines and kazoos from recycled materials.… Read more »
Blankets of Leaves
November 10, 2012 - Preschool WeeklyThis Week’s Adventures: A chill is in the air whispering winter will be here soon, but we continue to marvel at autumn leaves. Favorite Activities: Ever painted with a pine… Read more »
Blankets of Leaves
November 4, 2012 - Preschool WeeklyThis Week’s Adventures: The leaves are falling down – and we are ready to catch them! We explored beautiful autumn leaves and the rustling places they rest. Favorite Activities: Leaf… Read more »
Autumn Trees, Blankets of Leaves
November 6, 2011 - Preschool WeeklyThis Week’s Adventures: The letter “Ll” led the way as we learned all about leaves. Favorite Activities: We loved reading Leaf Man by Lois Elhert and creating our own leaf… Read more »
