Seedlings Forest Education wishes to recognize and acknowledge the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, on whose traditional territories we live, we learn, and we do our work.
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Seedlings Nature Preschool allows children to explore and experience the natural world through practical involvement. As a team we believe the outdoors encourages imaginative play, creativity, hand-eye coordination, physical strength, and mental clarity. Our educators will continue to encourage children to develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Additionally, a multi-age environment promotes cooperation and teamwork while raising children’s emotional awareness. Seedlings provides your child ages 3 to 5 years with the opportunity to engage in active play, nature arts and exploration. The nature preschool program takes place outdoors and is fully supervised by certified Early Childhood Education staff. |
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Nature preschools promote emergent and experiential learning, providing child-initiated, play- based experiences in the natural world that lead to individualized learning. As a result, direct instruction in a nature-based program is limited. The following practices relate to the development of a child-focused curriculum in a nature-based setting.
Practices
Practices
- Children’s interests and abilities direct learning opportunities and assessment.
- Teachers emphasize opportunities for individualized learning across learning environments.
- Children’s inquiry is used to encourage higher-order thinking, and the inquiry process is allowed to continue for as long as children’s interest remains.
- Teachers provide a daily routine that allows for flexibility.
Parent Manual
Learn more about our program by downloading our Parent Manual. This document covers our curriculum, emergency procedures, health/safety, and everything else you might want to know.
It also contains an illustrated guide to suitable clothing for outdoor adventures in all seasons!
Click below to download it as a PDF:
It also contains an illustrated guide to suitable clothing for outdoor adventures in all seasons!
Click below to download it as a PDF:
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This program is currently FULL in Fernwood.
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"Just like a bee needs a flower; a child needs nature." |