Delightful new program for 2- to 5-year-olds accompanied by an adult!
Capture their imaginations with a combination of art, nature and animals. Preschoolers will connect with the natural world and hone their creativity through movement, creativity and exploration. This rich variety of learning opportunities incorporates physical activity, crawling animals and playful, “scribbly” art-making.
Classes are held Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, rain or shine. Everyone should dress for the weather. All sessions include outside nature exploration and making a craft indoors to take home.
Space is limited. Unregistered walk-ins are permitted if space and supplies are available.
- December 4: Oh DEER! Learn about the life cycle of a white-tailed deer and see just how high can a deer jump
- December 11: A Foxy Good Time! Discover how red foxes hunt, move and use their senses in order to survive.
- December 18: What is a Bird? Learn about cardinals, see if we can spot one and make a cardinal craft to take home.
- January 8: Evergreens in Winter – Search for animal homes in deciduous trees.
- January 15: Hibernation or Migration Animal Sorting – Do animals in their winter homes adapt, hibernate or migrate? Learn about how animals survive in winter, go on a nature walk to discover some winter animal homes and make a take-home craft.
- January 22: Winter Scavenger Hunt – preschool students will go on a winter scavenger hunt for animal tracks along with other wintery things! Make your own animal track impressions with playdoh
- February 12: Have a HOOT with Us! Learn about the Great Horned Owl, see a live Great Horned Owl and make an owl craft.
- February 19: Weather: Snow, Ice, Frost, Wind – Learn about winter weather, observe weather changes and make a winter weather craft.
- February 26: Think Spring! The next season is approaching; learn about how animal behavior changes when spring is near.
Sample learning objectives:
- Math: counting, comparison, measuring, weighing, sequencing, charting, addition, shapes
- Language Arts: letters, vocabulary, simple words, storytelling, tracing writing, matching
- Art: color, art appreciation, painting, tracing, construction, collage, crafts, song, poetry
- Science: healthy eating, plant parts, weather, nutrition, food preparation
Costs
Series of all 9 classes: $125 per child for members, $150 per child for non-members
Single class day-of drop-in rate (space permitting): $20
