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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

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First Day of School: Monday, August 31, 2020

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Final post of the 2020-2021 school year. We didn’t just survive, we thrived! End of year celebration to cap off a year of learning and playing outdoors; making connections to each other and to the natural world. Our celebration exemplified how we roll at ERS complete with kid-made juneberry and mulberry jam picked from our own trees and the “Juneberry Jam” song written by our Sassafras class in response to their discovery of this edible fruit in our midst. #lastdayofschool #outdoorpreschool #learningoutside #naturebasedlearning #naturebasedpreschool #schoolfamily
A day to celebrate…to celebrate the end of a rem A day to celebrate…to celebrate the end of a remarkable school year; to celebrate the families who were willing to take the leap in trusting us and each other during this remarkable school year; to celebrate these awesome adventuresome two, three, four, and five year olds who have grown in so many ways this year; to celebrate the incredibly dedicated staff who made all of this possible during very uncertain times and at no small risk to their own well- being; and to celebrate that after persevering through more than a year full of restrictions, we are finally able to safely come together as a community, to connect, play, and see each other’s smiles as we do so! Yes, it was a day to celebrate. Thank you @spirit_equestrian for hosting a great workshop and #fryingpanpark in Herndon for creating the perfect backdrop for our all school family field trip that included a hike and rock climbing, a horsemanship workshop, engaging farm programs (simple machines and a meet and greet with the baby chicks), plus picnicking, tractor rides, and visits with all the animals and their babies. Will need a second post to capture all the action…also noteworthy this is our first ever all school group photo! #naturebasedpreschool #naturebasedlearning #getoutside #getoutdoors #familyhike #schoolfamily #farmlife #spiritopenequestrian #endofschoolyear
This crew!!! It’s been quite a year. I love our This crew!!! It’s been quite a year. I love our team.
Cicada, cicada, cicada, cicada! It’s Cicada Wor Cicada, cicada, cicada, cicada! It’s Cicada World! That about sums it up.
Cicada, party of five. #cicadas #broodx #gardenpar Cicada, party of five. #cicadas #broodx #gardenparty #partyoffive #naturebasedpreschool
Eager explorers at Wolf Trap National Park. 2-4 ti Eager explorers at Wolf Trap National Park. 2-4 times per month our little Acorns spend the day fully immersed in the woods and on the trails and by May they have become confident hikers, explorers, and adventurers. #getoutside #getoutdoors #forestschool #outdoorpreschool #learningthroughplay #naturebasedlearning
Having a crappy day? Here’s an image from my wor Having a crappy day? Here’s an image from my workplace to turn your frown upside down. I love everything about this picture. Don’t be misled into thinking that my job is easy. It is anything but. However, moments like this, which are not infrequent, make the hard work worth it. I know I am lucky to be a party to so much joy and wonder on a daily basis.
Nothing Quite captures the essence of magical chil Nothing Quite captures the essence of magical childhood memories like our buttercup filled meadow in the month of May #buttercups #buttercupart #natureinspired #bees🐝 #beesandbuttercups #childcenteredlearning #emergentcurriculum #naturebasedlearning #outdoorpreschool #naturebasedpreschool #magicalchildhood
We loved meeting, holding, petting, and learning a We loved meeting, holding, petting, and learning about three of the tamest chickens on the planet, Smokey, Apple, and Rosemary the Rooster! thanks to @twintwinfun 🐓 #cockadoodledoo
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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
    • DRAGONFLIES: Forest Immersion Enrichment Program 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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