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The Nature Preschool at Irvine!
To register now, download the 2013-2014 application form and contact Monica Wiedel-Lubinski This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 443-738-9213.
Watch us in action! You’ll find photos, staff bios, project ideas, parent buzz and more on our Nature Preschool Blog. It’s the perfect way to see exactly what we’re up to!
Check out the (cool) progeny blog for more inspiration and nature play ideas.
daily classes of nature-based curriculum for 3 to 5 year olds!
 Educational Philosophy
The Nature Preschool at Irvine is a child-centered approach to early childhood education with an emphasis on a balanced curriculum. It seeks to develop the "whole child" focusing on cognitive, physical, social, emotional and creative activities. Our nature-based curriculum benefits learners of all modalities through hands-on experiences both indoors and out. We believe that children have an innate curiosity to learn.
To nurture learning we:
- provide a supportive, safe learning environment to encourage discovery, question-asking and experimentation
- provide sensory experiences with live animals, natural objects, artifacts, trail activities and art materials for students to utilize all five senses
- develop cognitive growth and motor skills
- develop problem-solving skills through hands-on games and activities
- introduce language through songs, stories and dramatic play
- cultivate social skills and positive self-image through group play and cooperative learning across ages
- encourage family involvement to help students appreciate the wisdom of their first teachers - their parents/guardians
- appreciate diversity of living things and celebrate individuality of children and families.
 Curriculum
Our days are full of fun! We explore weekly topics through a wide array of activities that appeal to every learning style.
Activities include:
- outdoor exploration on the trails
- up-close encounters with live animals
- science experiments and use of manipulatives
- language, literacy and writing activities
- creative arts and music time
- interactive puppet play and story time
- healthy cooking and food tasting experiences
- hands-on math activities
- movement and games to promote physical fitness
- Imagination Stations for self-guided learning
Is this program right for my child?
 Does your child have severe environmental allergies?
Children will be exposed to hay, pollen, animal dander, seeds and other potential allergens. Children must be well enough for vigorous, active, outdoor experiences. “Let’s just stay inside today” to avoid exposure to allergens is not an option! This would significantly limit a child’s involvement in our program and detract from the overall learning environment that we strive to maintain.
Do you and your family support process-based learning?
Our curriculum engages students in the process of building knowledge firsthand. There isn’t always a concrete end product, but students are obtaining new knowledge in a student-centered manner. Many teacher-centered programs support rote methods of “skill-and-drill” and often place greater emphasis on finishing an end product rather than on acquiring knowledge through self-paced activities. Our student-centered, process-based philosophy introduces young students to a lifetime of learning.
 Class Schedule & Pricing for 2013-2014
We offer flexible morning and afternoon class options for 3 to 5 year old children. All participants must be 3 years old and potty trained by September 1 in the enrollment year.
Morning Classes: 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday | $2,200 per year* or $220 per month
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday | $3200 per year* or $320 per month
- Monday through Friday | $5,000 per year* or $500 per month
Afternoon Classes: 12:45 - 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday | $2,200 per year* or $220 per month
- Monday and Wednesday | $2,200 per year* or $220 per month
Lunch Bunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- Available all weekdays | $25 per day of the week, per month
*A 10% deposit is due with the Enrollment Contract. The “per year” fees already include this deposit.
 The application process is now underway for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years of The Nature Preschool at Irvine. Demand is high and spaces are limited, so apply now to reserve your child’s seat!
For more information, contact
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
at 443-738-9213.
You can also download the brochure, download a 2013-2014 application form or download our Nature Preschool Parent/Guardian Handbook.
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