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  • New! ECFE Outdoor Nature Class (Parent and Child)

    2.6 years + plus with a parent/caregiver Forest Time: Explore the great outdoors with your child The natural world is a giant, open-ended learning laboratory. Children are innate scientists and love to experience the sights, scents, sounds, and textures of the outdoors. Nature provides countless opportunities for discovery, creativity, problem-solving, and STEM education. In nature, children think, question, and make hypotheses — thereby developing inquisitive minds. Come join this class with your child and learn about the “Sense of Wonder” through your child’s eyes by being outside and surrounded by nature. Every week there will be a variety of planned interactive outdoor activities for you and your child. The instructor, Maggie Olson, has a master’s in environmental education, with extensive experience in planning outdoor education experiences for young children. Classes will be held at Lake Rebecca, so come dressed for the outdoors. Meets weekly at Lake Rebecca Playground ** Please note, there is no childcare available for siblings, we apologize for the misprint in the brochure.
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  • Nature Preschool Adventures (10:35 AM - 12:00 PM)

    > Children age 3.5 to prior to Kindergarten (must be completely toilet trained) Child Only Class Meet at Lake Rebecca Park Fee $ 9/per class Each week we will study some aspects of the wonderful world of nature and the great outdoors. Classes are held outdoors each week unless we contact you due to inclement weather conditions in which case, the class will be held in CEC Room #219. If it is rainy and drizzling make sure your child is dressed in rain gear (raincoats, boots, hat). Because your child will be attending an outdoor classroom, there will be additional requirements to make the learning experience successful and positive for all students. Your child should come wearing only tennis shoes or boots (NO OPEN-TOED SHOES OR CLOGS OR SANDALS). Children must be completely toilet trained. Sign up for one class or all FOUR! Please note the registration deadlines for each class. (1081- S1) Week 1 --June 3 - Water: Children will observe water in the natural world and that water comes in a variety of forms such as lakes, rivers, streams, clouds, fog, rain, puddles, snow, and ice. Registration Deadline: May 29 (1081-S2) Week 2 --June 10 - Bugs & Insects: Children will explore questions like; what is a bug and what is an insect? How are they different and similar? What is the purpose of bugs and insects? We will use bug catchers, bug boxes, and magnifiers to study these tiny creatures. Registration Deadline: June 5 (1081-S3) Week 3 --June 17 - Plants: Children will learn that plants have parts and are living beings that have a purpose. Children will observe how plants can be as small as a blade of grass and as large as an oak tree, and they come in many different varieties. Registration Deadline: June 12 (1081-S4) Week 4 --June 27 - Mud & Soil: Children will explore dirt. Where do we find dirt? What color is dirt? What do we do with dirt? Dirt comes in many forms, colors, and consistencies. Registration Deadline: June 18 Bring a backpack with extra clothes, a full water bottle, and a snack for your child to each class. Please apply sunscreen to your child before class time.
  • Nature Preschool Adventures (9:00 AM - 10:25 AM)

    > Children age 3.5 to prior to Kindergarten (must be completely toilet trained) Child Only Class Meet at Lake Rebecca Park Fee $ 9/per class Each week we will study some aspects of the wonderful world of nature and the great outdoors. Classes are held outdoors each week unless we contact you due to inclement weather conditions in which case, the class will be held in CEC Room #219. If it is rainy and drizzling make sure your child is dressed in rain gear (raincoats, boots, hat). Because your child will be attending an outdoor classroom, there will be additional requirements to make the learning experience successful and positive for all students. Your child should come wearing only tennis shoes or boots (NO OPEN-TOED SHOES OR CLOGS OR SANDALS). Children must be completely toilet trained. Sign up for one class or all FOUR! Please note the registration deadlines for each class. (1080- S1) Week 1 --June 3 - Water: Children will observe water in the natural world and that water comes in a variety of forms such as lakes, rivers, streams, clouds, fog, rain, puddles, snow, and ice. Registration Deadline: May 29 (1080-S2) Week 2 --June 10 - Bugs & Insects: Children will explore questions like; what is a bug and what is an insect? How are they different and similar? What is the purpose of bugs and insects? We will use bug catchers, bug boxes, and magnifiers to study these tiny creatures. Registration Deadline: June 5 (1080-S3) Week 3 --June 17 - Plants: Children will learn that plants have parts and are living beings that have a purpose. Children will observe how plants can be as small as a blade of grass and as large as an oak tree, and they come in many different varieties. Registration Deadline: June 12 (1080-S4) Week 4 --June 27 - Mud & Soil: Children will explore dirt. Where do we find dirt? What color is dirt? What do we do with dirt? Dirt comes in many forms, colors, and consistencies. Registration Deadline: June 18 Bring a backpack with extra clothes, a full water bottle, and a snack for your child to each class. Please apply sunscreen to your child before class time.
  • Wild Wednesdays (non-separating)

    For ages 2.0 years to kindergarten This class is for the whole family! Each week will feature a variety of learning activities based on a theme. Each theme will address an important developmental aspect for young children. For example, creative arts, music, and movement, exploring science and nature, constructive building, language and literacy, early mathematics, and sensory experiences. Come to this class to start your day and learn the benefits of play-based learning with your children. If you also have a younger sibling (13 mo-2.0 years) you may call the office to register them to attend if space is available.
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