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Mom to multiple ERS kiddos. Wife to Patrick. ERS treasurer. View all posts by Erin

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There will be a few new surprises when our student There will be a few new surprises when our students/campers return to ERS for camp July 6. For our summer campers who haven’t been here since last summer, our big hill and slide will be an exciting new element. But even our school year kiddos will be surprised to find that the previously barren dirt hill now has quite a few surprises growing on it, from wildflowers to...broccoli? #naturepreschool #summercamp #getoutside #getoutdoors #playbasedlearning #wildflowers #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool
Nesting. Such a perfect metaphor for hunkering dow Nesting. Such a perfect metaphor for hunkering down and creating a safe home base. The children at ERS were delighted to receive little care packages in the mail with some nesting materials plus inspiration from a recorded story time about how different birds create their nests. They did some additional collecting on their own and then got busy creating these beautiful nests. #naturebasedlearning #naturebasedpreschool #reggioinspired #distancelearning #preschoolart #earlychildhoodeducation #natureinspired
Some bright moments in the era of preschool “dis Some bright moments in the era of preschool “distance learning”. As with everything, it takes a village: parents and teachers working as a team = thriving kids. #distancelearning #preschoolathome #naturebasedlearning #reggioinspired
Earth Day looked a little different for us at ERS Earth Day looked a little different for us at ERS this year, but we still managed to continue our tradition of planting a fruit tree at school thanks to some last minute heroics by Oksana our multi-talented and ever resourceful Atelierista. #earthday2020 #naturebasedpreschool #naturebasedlearning #getoutside #getoutdoors #justpeachy #peachtree #distancelearning #plantatree
Atelier time today: observing and painting flowers Atelier time today: observing and painting flowers! #reggioinspired #remotelearning #remotepreschool #distancelearning #springflowers #naturebasedlearning #preschool #stayhome
Two weeks ago, I wouldn’t have believed that a n Two weeks ago, I wouldn’t have believed that a nature based and Reggio inspired preschool program could translate to a virtual distance learning platform. But if ever there was a time for “if there’s a will, there’s a way” to rule the day, this is such a time. Of course, it is not the same as being physically together playing outdoors or co-creating in a shared space with shared materials. But our gifted teachers, supportive parents, and curious, creative kiddos are doing a bang up job of making the best of a very difficult situation. We miss school SO much, but it helps that we can still connect with each and with nature, share our ideas and share time creating together, even when we are physically apart. Today we had atelier time with Oksana, our Atelierista. The children worked with clay she had sent home with them, and as you scroll through you will see how we made a nature connection that we also shared with the children, challenging them to see if they can find clay in their own back yards like Oksana and I did. PS I had the best afternoon I have had since all this began, digging, sifting and sloshing in my clay and water for hours.
The Brady Bunch? Hollywood Squares? No silly, it’s the ERS staff getting tech-y and honing our Zoom skills so we can stay connected with each other and our students during this unprecedented time. We are quickly learning on the fly and finding many ways to keep the personal connections and the nature, play , and creative connections alive! #naturepreschool #virtualpreschool #collaboration #teamwork #reggioinspired #getoutside #getoutdoors
My virtual office. Getting ready to create some vi My virtual office. Getting ready to create some video content to share with our school. New territory.
On the cusp of spring at our nature based school, On the cusp of spring at our nature based school, we are usually brimming with the hope and anticipation that comes with the greening and blooming and hatching all around us. This spring, we are very sad not to be able to be together to partake in all things spring, but rest assured nature is not quarantined. The flowers will still bloom, birds and insects will hatch and our meadow will still grow lush and filled with buttercups. Our teachers are plotting and planning all the ways we can think of to stay connected and engaged with our students and to keep them connected and engaged with nature and each other from their own homes. Along with the children’s gear ready to be sent home, teachers have packages supplies for projects and are recording story times, regular virtual story and snack times and more to be accessible to our families.#naturepreschool #reggioinspired #earlychildhoodeducation #preschoollife #covid_19 #socialdistancing #virtualpreschool #teamwork
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    • Early Childhood
    • Extended Day
    • Summer Camp
    • A Typical Day at ERS
  • Admissions
    • Visit Us
    • Is ERS Right For My Family?
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