Budding Naturalists

One day a week drop-off nature preschool program

At Budding Naturalists, young naturalists use their bodies and senses to explore the natural world around them! New experiences occur everyday as they discover animals, plants and habitats. Holding a wiggling worm, rubbing rough tree bark and smelling late blooming flowers delights these little explorers! The children follow their interests and become familiar with the outdoors with the support of caring teachers.

Outdoor Activities

• Rolling over logs to search for salamanders
• Growing flowers and vegetables in the Organic Garden
• Digging in the mud for worms
• Practicing nature yoga in the meadow
• Drawing with leaf crayons
• Eating a snack in the shade of an oak tree
• Learning bird calls to talk with the birds

Nature-Based Learning

Children explore the mysteries and wonders of nature in a safe, nurturing environment. Our integrated curriculum develops a range of skills such as observation, classification, color/number identification, and life-skills. Social skills develop as children work as a group to ask and answer questions about the mysteries of nature. Experienced teacher/naturalists guide children as they observe the patterns and changes in nature and make independent discoveries. Children are encouraged to talk about their experiences and express themselves with art, music and play.

Program Information

Ages 3-5, Drop-Off

Days and Times:

• Thursdays: 1:00pm - 3:30pm (Early Drop-Off Available at 12:30pm)
   
• Fridays: 9:30 - 12:00 (Early Drop-Off (9am) and Lunch Bunch (12-1pm) available

Location:

At the beautiful Nahanton Park Nature Center in Newton
Offered through Newton Parks & Recreation

2011-2012 Schedule

FALL 2011
8 weeks
October 21 - December 16
(No class 11/24, 11/25)

WINTER 2012
8 weeks, $310
February 2 - March 30
(No class 2/23, 2/24)

SPRING 2012
8 weeks, $310
April 12 - June 8
(No class 4/19, 4/20)

Registration

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration, Inc • 47A River St, Wellesley, MA 02481 • 781.235.6677 • info@puddlestompers.com