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signs of spring

Earth Heroes

March 18, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Nature Preschool is feeling powerful! The children love super powers and heroes. So this week, they were especially excited to discover that creatures in nature all have powers that make them… Read more »

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Maple Magic & More

February 26, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

After our Maple Magic Brunch, Nature Preschool was ready for more sweet, sappy fun! The children continued to explore the process of maple sugaring through creative play and hands on activities.… Read more »

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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 »

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Signs of Spring

March 22, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

How do The Nature Preschool students discover spring? Here’s what we were up to this week, the first official week of spring: We visited the stream and sloshed our way… Read more »

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It’s Nesting Season!

March 15, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

The March winds sure were blowing this week at the Nature Preschool!  The weather was cold and blustery, rainy and warm, chilly and sunny, all in the same week!  We… Read more »

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