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| Parks & Trails - Nature Park & Interpretive Center - Nature Programs - Nature Kids | ||||||
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Nature Kids Preschool These nine-month programs offer 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. Chipmunks (ages 3½ through 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 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 problemsolving 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 Open House The next Nature Kids open house is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an oppportunity to meet the instructors and find out about all of the preschool level programs that are offered through the Nature Park Interpretive Center. Current Year Availability We are no longer accepting new students for the current school year (2007-08). Registration for Next Year There are still openings in both the Ladybugs and Chipmunks for the upcoming 2008-09 school year (September 2008 through May 2009). Please call the preschool coordinator (Jan Burkhart - 503/629-6350) if you would like to set up a time to visit or have any questions. At time of registration, to hold your spot, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit, 100 percent of which will be applied to your May 2009 tuition. |
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