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SUMMER SESSIONS
Summer sessions are available June, July, and August.
We also offer a Preschool Program that runs from September to May and follows the RPS schedule.
We also offer a Preschool Program that runs from September to May and follows the RPS schedule.
INFORMATION COMING IN SPRING 2024
Why Forest School?
Forest School is unique mostly because its a type of early childhood education that is held mostly outdoors in all weather. The curriculum is typically child-led and play-based that's main focus is on fostering curiosity and exploration of the child.
Due to these distinctive and ever-growing schools being led by the children's own interests and curiosity, no two classes are the same. If children are consumed with exploring the land, our planned lesson may be pushed out in order seize that teaching moment and explore different trees we are finding or encourage the building of a fort that has already been started. At Nature Tots Preschool, our lessons are intentionally prepared and presented with our individual students in mind. Our curriculum includes, but is not limited to, themes based on the current season, outdoor education, STEM activities (including art and music), unstructured free play and storytelling.
Due to these distinctive and ever-growing schools being led by the children's own interests and curiosity, no two classes are the same. If children are consumed with exploring the land, our planned lesson may be pushed out in order seize that teaching moment and explore different trees we are finding or encourage the building of a fort that has already been started. At Nature Tots Preschool, our lessons are intentionally prepared and presented with our individual students in mind. Our curriculum includes, but is not limited to, themes based on the current season, outdoor education, STEM activities (including art and music), unstructured free play and storytelling.
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"Sometimes, when we can't seem to push ourselves through an obstacle, our grit and resiliency shows us that we can go around, over, or under... this is how we cultivate a growth mindset." |
Forest Leaders
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AMBER NELSON
With over 9 years of experience in childcare, I take pride in my job and truly enjoy it. Alongside my wonderful husband and three school-age children, I am also a proud owner of a lovable golden retriever. I like to start my day with a cup of coffee and engage in hobbies such as golfing, gardening, and painting. My personality is best described as patient, easy-going, and caring. Exploring nature with my little friends has been an absolute dream job, and I look forward to continuing to nurture and support their growth. |
Clothing & Outdoor Gear
Just a couple notes first:
- One full “nature school” outfit is plenty—we don’t mind if they come to school wearing the same thing every day! Do not feel the need to buy multiples of these items unless you want to.
- Please label your child’s clothing! This makes it much easier for us to return your clothing to you when it gets lost. You can purchase custom name labels or just write your child’s name in their clothes.
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Checklist:
RAIN PANTS & MITTENS - We provide Polarn O. Pyret rain pants & rain mittens for each child. These are to be put on upon arrival each day for outdoor play and taken off before going home. They're wind and waterproof that keeps children clean during messy outdoor play. You are always welcome to purchase your own or grab a pair of ours each day.
RAIN BOOTS - We require all children to have BOGS Neo-Classic Solid for cold or wet days. These boots are good all-year round and 100% waterproof with sweat wicking material.
CLOSED TOED SHOES - We require comfortable, breathable, easy to put on shoes with Velcro when we aren't wearing our rain boots.
RAIN BOOTS - We require all children to have BOGS Neo-Classic Solid for cold or wet days. These boots are good all-year round and 100% waterproof with sweat wicking material.
CLOSED TOED SHOES - We require comfortable, breathable, easy to put on shoes with Velcro when we aren't wearing our rain boots.
