Enrolling For Spring 2025 ! Ages 3 ro 5 !
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Discover a fun and nurturing environment for your child's early education.
About Bluebell Nature
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of Bluebell Kids Nature School centers on fostering a deep connection between children and the natural world. This nature-based approach promotes outdoor learning, where children explore, discover, and engage with their environment through play and hands-on experiences. The school values holistic development, encouraging cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth in a supportive, community-driven setting.
At Bluebell, nature is viewed as the primary classroom, inspiring curiosity and a sense of wonder. The philosophy also emphasizes child-led exploration, creative problem-solving, and sustainability, teaching children the importance of caring for the Earth from an early age.
Our Curriculum
The curriculum at Bluebell Kids Nature School is designed to integrate nature-based learning with child development goals, focusing on fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love for the outdoors. Key elements of the curriculum include:
1. **Outdoor Exploration**: Children spend most of their day outdoors, learning through direct interaction with nature. Activities may include hiking, gardening, bird watching, and observing seasonal changes, which help develop observation and inquiry skills.
2. **Play-Based Learning**: The curriculum emphasizes the importance of unstructured play, allowing children to explore their surroundings, use their imagination, and engage in physical activities that promote gross and fine motor development.
3. **Sensory Experiences**: Sensory play is central to the curriculum, encouraging children to interact with natural elements like sand, water, soil, and plants. These experiences support sensory development, cognitive growth, and fine motor skills.
4. **STEM in Nature**: Nature offers many opportunities for early science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning. Children engage in hands-on activities such as building with natural materials, observing wildlife, and learning basic concepts like patterns, counting, and measurements.
5. **Social-Emotional Learning**: The curriculum nurtures cooperation, empathy, and communication skills. Group activities such as team building, nature storytelling, and collaborative projects teach children how to work together, express themselves, and resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
6. **Art and Creativity**: Natural materials are often used in creative projects. Children are encouraged to create art using items they find in nature, fostering creativity and self-expression while also learning about different textures, colors, and patterns.
7. **Environmental Stewardship**: A strong emphasis is placed on sustainability and caring for the planet. Children learn about recycling, composting, and the importance of protecting natural habitats, instilling a sense of responsibility toward the environment.
8. **Mindfulness and Well-being**: Activities such as quiet reflection, yoga, and mindfulness walks are incorporated into the daily routine, promoting emotional regulation, self-awareness, and a sense of calm.
This holistic curriculum encourages children to grow in all areas of development while cultivating a lifelong connection with nature.