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Preschool Weekly

Searching For Spring

March 20, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

What a wild week it has been at the Nature Preschool at Irvine. The students set out looking for signs of spring! Some days this week were easier than others!… Read more »

Tags: bird calls bird nest birds in spring nature preschool salamander science activities for spring signs of spring snowballs spring activities spring peepers

Mind, Body, and Spirit

March 13, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool at Irvine was overjoyed to be back for the first full week in a what felt like forever! Teachers and children alike were ecstatic to feel some… Read more »

Tags: activities in snow emotions exercise feelings health healthy bodies healthy foods mirror play nature journals nature preschool seedlings self portraits

Tap for Sap! Maple Magic!

February 27, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool at Irvine could not wait for more maple sugar magic! We started off our week with fresh snow! There were some interesting tracks leading us into the outdoor classroom!… Read more »

Tags: maple magic maple sugaring maple sugaring activities maple syrup trees in winter

Maple Sugaring!

February 21, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool at Irvine enjoyed getting introduced to Maple Sugaring! President’s day and snow closings and delays shortened our week considerably, but not enough to stop us from having… Read more »

Tags: maple sugaring maple sugaring activities maple syrup maple trees nature journals sap sugar shacks woodpecker

February Friendships

February 13, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Despite the cold winter weather, friendships flourished this week at the Nature Preschool!  We focused on kindness and showing the people we love that we care for them. During imagination… Read more »

Tags: bird feeders bird seed activities February fine motor development friendship hearts love math activities nature journals science activities sensory play

Sensing Winter

February 6, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool at Irvine is learning about senses! We are taking in all the winter wonder through hands on experiences and sensory based learning inside and outside. Our classrooms… Read more »

Tags: 5 senses aquarium math activities science activities sense of sight sense of smell sense of sound sense of taste sense of touch senses sensory play spices

It’s Snowtime!

January 30, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

“One of the very best reasons for having children is to be reminded of the incomparable joys of a snow day.” -Susan Orlean This couldn’t be more true this week… Read more »

Tags: animal tracks clay hedgehog outdoor art painting snow pajama day sewing sewing with children sledding snow snow activities the mitten Wild Nature Play winter activities winter at preschool winter scavenger hunt

Warm & Cozy, Snug & Toasty

January 23, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool had an exciting week! We all enjoyed getting warm and cozy after reading the story The Mitten by Jan Brett. The children enjoyed using small puppets, magnet or… Read more »

Tags: mittens nature preschool outdoor art outdoor building owl pellet painting ice sewing sledding snow snow activities winter activities

Chills and Thrills!

January 16, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

It was cold this week but it didn’t stop the Nature Preschool from getting out on the trails! The children prepared by dressing in full cold weather clothing! So many skills… Read more »

Tags: fine motor development frozen activities gross motor development ice Letter S outside art Puffy Paint Storytelling watercolors Wild Nature Play winter activities winter art winter tracks winter with preschoolers

Snowy School Days

January 9, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool was lucky enough to have some snow on the first week back from Winter Break! The snow had lots of animal clues just waiting for us discover!… Read more »

Tags: cooking in preschool cooperation ice ice and watercolors ice art activities ice experiments ice sculptures letter Ii nature journals root vegetable soup sledding snow play snowflakes teamwork winter provocation

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