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What is a Nature-Based Approach?

Nature-Based-Preschools
Feature article in Washington Parent Magazine, July 2020
by ERS Program Director, Julie Liddle and Lead Teacher, Christina Blocksom

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-early-childhood-nature-schools-pandemic-20200925-32nr6tef7vgq5nq7haloxeunde-story.html

Admissions Tours

If you are interested in enrolling for the current school year (very limited availability) or for the 2022-2023 school year, please reserve a spot for one of the following tour dates:

Upcoming Tour Dates:(All tours take place at 10:00AM and last approximately 1.5 hours):

Wednesday, March 9
Wednesday, April 13
Friday, May 20

Calendar Dates, 2021-2022 School Year

First Day of School: Mon., August 30
Indigenous People’s Day: Mon., October 11
Teacher Workday: Mon., November 1
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Tue., November 2
Thanksgiving Break: Wed., November 24 – Fri., November 26
Winter Break: Mon., December 20 – Fri., December 31
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Mon., January 17
Presidents’ Day: Mon., February 21
Teacher Workday: Fri., April 1
Spring Break: Mon., April 4 – Fri., April 8
Teacher Workday: Mon., May 2
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Tue., May 3
Memorial Day: Mon., May 30
Last Day of School: Wed., June 8

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Some memorable moments with our good friend, Shem, Some memorable moments with our good friend, Shem, the albino corn snake. She has had a full summer including laying her first ever clutch of [infertile] eggs, also known as slugs. That sure took us by surprise!
Scenes from summer camp. Can I PLEASE be a kid aga Scenes from summer camp. Can I PLEASE be a kid again?
Beatin’ the summer heat with a homemade slip ‘ Beatin’ the summer heat with a homemade slip ‘n’ slide!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to @spirit_equestrian from a A heartfelt THANK YOU to @spirit_equestrian from all of us at @easternridgeschool
How to have a rainy camp day and love it: Step 1-p How to have a rainy camp day and love it: Step 1-put on a brightly colored rain suit; Step 2-bring out the homemade bubble solution and wands you made the day before for just such an occasion; Step 3-deploy tarps below and above and break for a snack; Step 4-head for the mud pit #getoutside #outdoorpreschool #summerfun
A little late in posting due to the whirlwind of e A little late in posting due to the whirlwind of end of year happenings. Last Friday was our annual all family field trip to Frying Pan Park where our dear friends at Spirit Open Equestrian hosted a phenomenal series of horsemanship workshops that were incredibly fulfilling, developmentally appropriate hands on experiences for our 2-5 year olds. We are very grateful for the beautiful program that @spirit_equestrian and all it’s volunteer helpers provided for us. We will be back next year!
This crew! We clean up well! Another year in the b This crew! We clean up well! Another year in the books. Always nice to decompress and celebrate a year of hard, good, gratifying work with young children with an evening just for us!
Garden is really coming along! Garden is really coming along!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ERS’ It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ERS’s annual Garden Awakening Community Workday was overflowing with enthusiasm, hard work, camaraderie, and shared excitement about its potential! A veritable sea of weeds was transformed by the combined efforts of our very special community of current and alumni families and staff. So many lessons and gifts come from tending the garden. I am so grateful for this community that is so much more than a preschool, and for the renewed possibilities for growth that lay ahead for ERS. P.S.more garden awakening and family picnic photos are added to this post on Facebook where more than 10 photos are allowed!
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • What is a Nature-Based Approach?
    • Preschool Forest Days
    • A Typical Day at ERS
    • Teachers and Staff
    • Board of Directors
  • Our Programs
    • Parent/Child Class
    • Toddlers
    • Early Childhood
    • Extended Day
    • NEW!! DRAGONFLIES: Forest Immersion SUMMER CAMP for Children ages 6 – 9.
    • Summer Camp
    • Distance Learning
  • Admissions
    • Visit Us
    • Is ERS Right For My Family?
    • What our parents say…
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Tuition and Fees
  • Support Us
  • Careers
  • COVID-19 Updates
  • Contact Us
    • General Inquiries
    • For Educators
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