Nature Preschool is an enrichment program designed to provide a natural, outdoor experience for preschool children. Children are immersed in the elements of nature which becomes the classroom. At Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center, Nature Preschool takes place off-site at different deep woods locations. Children explore, discover and learn in a small group through the guidance of their Forest Kindergarten trained preschool teacher.
REGISTRATION
Please call Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center at 765-285-1987 to register.
The Benefits of Nature Preschool
Source: Benefits of Nature for Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved May 8, 2019, from https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/children-and-nature
Intellectual Benefits
- Experiment, observe, hypothesize
- Learn through their senses
- Engineer and construct with loose parts
- Expand language and literacy
Physical Benefits
- Absorb vitamin D
- Strengthen immune system
- Burn more calories
- Enhance overall physical fitness: balance, stability, locomotion, body manipulation
Emotional Benefits
- Calm hyperactivity
- Enhance sense of peace
- Increase nurturing qualities
- Imagine and create
- Self-regulate
Social Benefits
- Interact with new and different playmates
- Play alone and connect with others
- Learn to share
- Collaborate
- Develop empathy
- Problem solve