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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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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!
Things are looking favorable for a great forest da Things are looking favorable for a great forest day! #forestschool #forestimmersion #naturebasedpreschool #getoutdoors #getoutside #naturebasedlearning #placebasedlearning #senseofplace #mapskills #hikingwithkidsisawesome
I know we just got blanketed in mid-March snow thi I know we just got blanketed in mid-March snow this morning, but spring was most definitely in the air yesterday. Birdsong and bird activity has been steadily increasing, and our students seized a playful opportunity to enact their understanding of nesting birds through their dramatic play. The unfortunate reality of our neighbors cutting down some of their trees at least afforded us some natural props for our play.
Making the most of it while it lasts! Making the most of it while it lasts!
Back in action in 2022! We made it back to school Back in action in 2022! We made it back to school at least for a couple of days this past week. The children were SO happy to see each other, and….SNOW!!! Snow + nature based preschool = the ultimate loose part/nature and science inspiration/art material/FUN!
Lantern Walk 2021: The light glows on… Lantern Walk 2021: The light glows on…
Lantern Walk 2021: an annual tradition that brings Lantern Walk 2021: an annual tradition that brings joy, wonder, beauty and light to all ages, from planning to fruition, it is a labor of love and community and celebration of the simplest things.
Lantern Walk 2021: An ERS annual tradition that br Lantern Walk 2021: An ERS annual tradition that brings joy, wonder, beauty and light to all ages.
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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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