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Preschool Weekly

Winter Wonder

December 19, 2014 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool had a magical last full week before Winter Break! We continued to explore the changes that come with the cold through visual arts, science experiments, storytelling, and much… Read more »

Tags: Reenacting Storytelling We're Going On a Bear Hunt Wild Nature Play winter traditions

Winter Is On It’s Way!

December 12, 2014 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool is looking ahead to winter! We have been exploring the changing forest and preparing for cold blustery days that lie ahead! We learned last week several woodland… Read more »

Tags: animal tracks movement activities music activities needle and thread rhythm sticks scat shadow play sketching Storytelling winter traditions

Hibernation, Migration, Adaptation, OH MY!

December 5, 2014 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Everyone is planning on getting warm this winter!  How do you stay warm? How do animals stay warm during the long, cold winter? That was the question on everyone’s mind… Read more »

Tags: animal adaptions camouflage hibernation migration trees in winter winter adaptations

Rain & Fire

November 21, 2014 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Everyone was excited to start a new week, especially knowing that class campfires were soon to come! Monday’s rain started us off in a different direction! We headed to one… Read more »

Tags: being thankful campfire rain activities singing songs Storytelling teamwork

Autumn Trees, Please!

November 14, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

The autumn woods were calling out to us this week! The children discovered how the forest is changing for fall through many different means of exploration. The children go wild… Read more »

Tags: autumn activities autumn trees campfire creative arts fall math ideas

In the Autumn Night (Bats and Fires)

November 6, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

In preparation for our annual Fall Campfire & Night Hike, children examined some of the magic of the night. We collected wood and learned about fire safety. What creatures venture… Read more »

Tags: animal adaptations animal sounds bats campfire mammals moon and stars nocturnal nocturnal animals wings

Farm to Forest

October 24, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

The children continued to explore the seasonal connections between the farm and forest. From pumpkin and gourd rolling to apple tasting, the children discovered how harvest foods are important to animals,… Read more »

Tags: Farming Forest & Woods

Autumn at the Farm

October 5, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

Nature’s bounty was on display this week as we visited the Pearlstone Retreat Center and farm. From harvesting potatoes to discovering how goats are milked, the children experienced what fall… Read more »

Tags: our community

Seedy Adventures

September 21, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

As summer gives way to autumn, seeds and fruits abound. The children searched for seeds in all shapes and sizes, and examined how animals use seeds to prepare for winter. We also… Read more »

Tags: Eat it! Science & Inquiry

Our First Week Back!

September 14, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

It can be scary for students and parents when the first day of school arrives. There are many new faces, routines and expectations. While there’s no way to eliminate first… Read more »

Tags: autumn autumn activities nature preschool

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