Nature Kids Preschool

Nature Kids offers a friendly setting for preschoolers to develop social, communication, and motor skills.

Nature Kids offers a friendly setting for preschoolers to develop social, communication, and motor skills.

Nature Kids Program

This nature-based program for preschoolers offered through the Tualatin Hills Nature Center introduces developmentally appropriate activities throughout the year in a curriculum structure that focuses on experiential learning through exposure to nature and the changing seasons.

Children develop skills through a balance of tactile activities, play, and academic experiences. They are given the opportunities and guidance to advance communication and problem solving skills. Numbers, letters and words are introduced through structured nature-based activities and observation of the seasons and rhythms of nature. Children will form friendships, learn respect, and have the opportunity to grow with the help of caring teachers and supportive parents in a safe, yet active, natural environment.

Nature Kids 2020-21 Registration is Open!

Registration for the 2020-21 school year is now open. Please contact the Program Coordinator with registration questions or to enroll your child.

Nature Kids Program Tours

If you would like to set up a time to visit or have any questions, please contact the Program Coordinator.

Ladybugs (ages 4 through 5)

The Ladybugs program takes place three days a week in the morning and provides a strong foundation for children that will enter kindergarten the following year.

Chipmunks (ages 3 through 4)

The Chipmunks program is twice a week and provides a positive and nurturing first school experience. Children will enhance their social-emotional developmental skills by learning to follow routines, listen to directions, share and make new friends. While this is mainly a year of socialization and learning through play experiences, children will be introduced to shapes, colors and science through songs, stories, activities and exploratory hikes. Children must be able to use the restroom independently.