Nature Kids
This September through May nature-based preschool program offers a consistent setting for preschool children to develop social, communication, and motor skills. Developmentally appropriate activities are introduced throughout the year in a curriculum structure that focuses on experiential learning through exposure to nature and the changing seasons. 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 Preschool
Open House
Thursday, January 26, 2012
4 - 6:30 p.m.
Nature Park Interpretive Center - Robin's Nest
Bring your child to experience the classroom, meet the teachers, ask questions, and learn about our preschool offerings. Registration for the 2012/2013 school year opens at 4:00 pm.
Ladybugs (ages 4 through 5½)
Three days a week in this preschool provides a strong foundation for children that will enter kindergarten next year. Children develop through a balance of tactile activities, play, and academic experiences. They are given the opportunities and guidance to develop 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. Snack times and two off-site field trips are included in the schedule.
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Times: 9:30 a.m. - noon
Length: September through May
Cost: $199 per month for the 2011/2012 school year
NEW Afternoon Preschool
Chickadees (ages 3½ through 5)
This preschool is a shorter version of our morning Ladybugs program for parents that are looking for a two day a week preschool program while providing a strong foundation for children entering kindergarten next year. Children develop through a balance of tactile activities, play, and academic experiences. They are given the opportunity and guidance to develop communication and problem-solving skills. Numbers, letters, and words are introduced through structured, nature-based activities, observation of the seasons, and rhythms of nature.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Length: September through May
Cost: $228 - $247 per six to seven week session, five sessions in all for the 2011/2012 school year
Chipmunks (ages 3-4)
This twice-weekly program provides a positive and nurturing first school experience. Children will enhance their emotional development 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.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Length: September through May
Cost: $115 per month for the 2011/2012 school year
Current year availability
Space is currently available in Chickadees for the current year. Enrollment for 2012/2013 opens on January 26, 2012.
Registration
Registration for the 2011-12 school year (September 2011 through May 2012) is open. At time of registration, to hold your spot for Chipmunks and Ladybugs, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit, 100 percent of which will be applied to your May 2011 tuition. For Chickadees you will need to make a complete payment of $247 for the first session September –October. Please call the preschool coordinator Jan Burkhart or program coordinator Karen Munday at 503/629-6350 or by email at jburkhar@thprd.org or kmunday@thprd.org if you would like to set up a time to visit or have any questions.
