Little Naturalists

At Little Naturalists, we value creating a non-violent and community-centered classroom that is inclusive, creative, and collaborative! We value radical acceptance, being in a respectful relationship with the land and all living beings, empowering children’s agency to make their own choices, and equitable access.

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DETAILS

AGES

The Little Naturalists curriculum is curated for students 33 months - 5yrs (or first day of kindergarten).

CLASS SIZE AND RATIOS

A maximum of 12 students, of which no more than 10 will be under school age.

SCHEDULE/CURRICULUM

Monday through Thursday

8:30AM – 4:30 PM

MAGIC IN EVERY SEASON! As a part of our curriculum here at Little Naturalists, our students will have hands-on experience with nature projects throughout the year. Some of our favorite activities for each season include:

Winter & Spring: Maple tree tapping: Students will help tap the Little Naturalists Maple tree, learn the process of tapping, where syrup comes from, and even get to bring home some of their very own maple syrup!
Spring & Summer: Gardening: Students will learn how to grow their own food through planting seeds in the Little Naturalists garden. They will do everything from planting seeds to harvesting at the end of the season. Through this process students will gain an understanding of where food comes from, how it's grown, and how it arrives on our plates.
Summer & Fall: Harvesting & Cooking:
A great mindfulness practice is cooking and learning about the food we eat and how to cook with the food we grow. Students will learn to make simple and healthy meals with the food that they grew themselves!
Fall & Winter: Why do leaves change? The midwest is notorious for our gorgeous fall leaves. During this season we will explore what is happening when this change occurs, why the leaves change colors, and how they get to be those beautiful colors we see during the fall months.
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CLASS FORMAT

The majority of each class will be spent outdoors in all seasons, rain or shine. Classes may be adjusted when conditions are unsuitable for a full session of outdoor learning. Quiet areas, science and nature stations, music and art areas, library centers, and more will be provided outside as well as inside throughout each school day. Learn more here.

TUITION

Tuition is $325/week and is due the Monday beginning each week. CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) and Early Learning Scholarships accepted. Please contact us at youngnaturalistmn@gmail.com with any questions.