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Harvest Moon

October 27, 2017 - Preschool News

The Harvest Moon By Rose Brusaferro “For the child… it is not half so important to know as to feel.” – Rachel Carson We used September to get settled in;… Read more »

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Every Leaf Speaks Bliss To Me, Fluttering From the Autumn Tree…

November 4, 2016 - Forest Dreamers

  Forest Dreamers are poets of the forest! We explored the trails of our beloved Irvine with a song in our hearts! We heard  and created beautiful stories inspired by the fall… Read more »

Tags: a quiet place acting out stories alphabet climbing collecting leaves dirt dirt play fallen trees felt board story forest exploring forest kindergarten foxtails free range kids free range kids working together hiking hiking with kids Irvine journaling journals kids playing kindergarten learning by playing leaves falling maple leaves meadow nature school November off trail Outdoor education outdoor learning playing outside poems with kids poetry preschool Sit spot telling stories trail blazing Wild Nature Play working together writing poems

Nature’s Sweet Sounds

September 30, 2016 - Forest Dreamers

We Forest Dreamers love action, excitement and adventure! Last week we started taking closer looks at the native and non native plants of Irvine. This week, we took a closer… Read more »

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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

The Mammal In Me!

September 18, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Our second week and The Nature Preschool has already settled in! This week the children continued sharing more about themselves and all the classes are starting to feel very familiar… Read more »

Tags: all about me animal tracks dramatic play fairies getting to know each other live animal encounters mammals meadow activities nature preschool nature soup potions Wild Nature Play

Spring Has Sprung!

April 17, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool at Irvine couldn’t be more excited about the arrival of Spring! We have welcomed the warm showers and soaked up the spring sunshine with open arms! What… Read more »

Tags: crayfish eggs frogs nature preschool snakes spring art activities spring math activities spring science activities spring sensory activities stream stream play tadpoles Wild Nature Play

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 »

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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

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

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