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Biomimicry: Chlorophyll Art and Beehives

October 9, 2017 - Earth Friends, Preschool

Tuesday, 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 »

Tags: balance beehive bees biomimicry capillary action Chlorophyll climbing climbing trees colorful leaves Earth Friends fall fall season games hexagon Homeschool Homeschool at Irvine Irvine Irvine Homeschool Irvine Nature Center leaves persimmons pollinate Pond Riddles Water beetles water tension worms

Oh My Gourd, it’s a Creature of the Night!

October 27, 2016 - Forest Dreamers

  Happy late October! As this month wraps up, the Forest Dreamers have been feeling the inspirations of the season! We got up close and personal with some pumpkins, gourds,… Read more »

Tags: bats climbing creatures of the night drizzle fall forest dreaming forest kindergarten forest stew foxes free play free range kids gourds harvesting seeds having fun outdoors hiking human spider web learning outside learning together no boundaries outdoor immersion Owl playing out in the rain playing outside with friends pumpkin craft rain play screech owl seasons. seasonal changes seed comparisons smashing things spiders squash the great outdoors trail blazing working together writing in journals

The Leaves, They Are a-Changin’

October 14, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

October’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 »

Tags: autumn fall leaves meadow nature preschool outdoor learning senses spider

Invigorating the Senses!

October 8, 2016 - Forest Dreamers

    Our week has been a memorable one! From fungus to fire, we have been heightening our senses and becoming even more aware of our forest and meadow surroundings.… Read more »

Tags: aphids categorizing classifying decomposition fall familes outdoors fire fireside folktales forest dreamers forest kindergarten fungi fungus goldenrod hands on learning hiking learning by doing learning outdoors making a fire meadow tomatoes mud native americans nature school nightshades outdoor school plant identifcation playing in the mud playing in the woods playing outside reading romping sassafrass sassafrass tea working together

SENSING FALL

October 6, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool welcomes Fall with open arms! We have embarked on many adventures to discover the changes that are occurring as the weather begins to cool down. Have you… Read more »

Tags: autumn fall Farming gourds harvest Irvine Nature Center maryland ag center meadow mud pies nature preschool pokeberries preschool pumpkins rain

Sticks and Stories

September 16, 2016 -

A new week and many new discoveries for the Forest Dreamers! Our week really focused on storytelling. It was a BIG hit with our class! We discussed our own unique,… Read more »

Tags: acting a story Anansi climbing face paint fall families family time folk tales forest dreamers forest kindergarten Forest School free range free range kids group play hunting Irvine Irvine Nature Center journaling jumping kids outdoors learning by doing native americans Outdoor education playing outside preparing for winter preschoolers outside reading together rocks running spear sticks story telling stream searching survival team building tipi building tools tree spirits Woods working together

Forest Dreamers Spotted Exploring Trails

September 8, 2016 - Preschool

  News Flash!!! There is a new program in town! The Forest Dreamers Program is Irvine’s new all outdoor immersion program! Forest Dreamers were spotted on the trails of Irvine’s… Read more »

Tags: building community building trust climbing trees colors comparing sticks explore exploring new things exploring the forest exploring the trails fall family family hike family togetherness forest dreamers forest kindergarten free exploration free range kids friendship helping each other hiking with preschoolers hot weather Irvine making memories meet and greet music making native americans outdoor immersion outdoor school outdoor skills primitive skills race racing reading running spicebush spiders sticks summer tipi building trail blazing warm weather working together wrapping sticks

Seeds & Fungus, In Fall, Among Us

October 4, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Fall is here and the Nature Preschool at Irvine is eager to explore the beginning signs of our new season! What do you think can be found in nature during… Read more »

Tags: A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds acorn painting autumn autumn activities corn painting fall feather painting fungus fungus amongus hickory nuts leaf art leaf hunt letter f mud paint Mushroom In The Rain nature soup rain play rainy days at preschool seed exploration seed soup seeds stream exploration stream play Wild Nature Play

Welcome Fall!

September 25, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Cool breezes, falling leaves and the sound of nuts plopping from the trees are all around at The Nature Preschool at Irvine! We welcome fall with open arms! The children… Read more »

Tags: fall fall activities nature journal nature preschool nature scopes observe outdoor activities stream play wild animal encounters Wild Nature Play

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

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