Nature based learning preschool

Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s

Much respect for all of you dear preschool and Kindergarten teachers out there. As you might know, I left my Kindergarten classroom five years ago to homeschool my own wild ones. I must admit, I cannot fathom having been a teacher over the past two years. Yikes. With little ones back (?) in classrooms, I

If you are looking for nature study activities to do indoors, The Peaceful Press has the best ideas for you and your kids to try. You'll find our Nature Guides for preschool and kindergarten and our full list of nature inspired children's books. Click here to explore our hands on learning activities that you can add to your homeschool routine today!

After so many years of experience and several months of researching, I still don’t know what to call our preschool approach: “a little Montessori/Waldorf/Reggio with a lot of nature and play and reading?” That doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. I’m going to have to settle (for now) with just “play-based nature-rich preschool.” I think that about does it. Whatever it’s “called” doesn’t matter anyway, (and honestly it’s only very …

Learn how to make your own birds nest using only natural items! A fun activity for kids when learning about birds. PDF activity sheets (...)

15 Hands-On Nature Math Ideas to Make Learning Come to Life. I have 15 hands on nature math ideas for your younger kids. Also, you may love Hands-On Nature Study: Bird Color Bar Graphing Activity. If you have a child who would rather be out filling their pockets with rocks than sitting still at the kitchen table learning to count, I have some fun hands-on nature math ideas for you. But they are also great for kids who get bored on nature walks and need a little more structure.

Head off on a nature hunt with the kids today, and create self-portraits with all the goodies you collect! Great art activity for toddlers and preschoolers.

Keep your toddlers busy this fall with these awesome fall activities for preschoolers. These sensory activities will keep them learning and having fun.

During Autumn make some Nature Wands using leaf confetti. The children can enjoy using them outside igniting their imagination!

If you are looking for spatial awareness activities for kids, you've come to the right place! Give your child the opportunity to work on spatial awareness