Children ages 3-5 years are exposed to areas of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math (STREAM) naturally through outdoor exploration and play. The program provides a non-competitive environment to support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth through exploration, play, and hands-on nature and agriculture based learning. Children should dress for the weather and to get dirty. We will have at least two teachers per class. This is a great way to enjoy the spring/summer weather and try independence
Fall Program
Nature Explorers is a preschool program for children three to five years of age. Children are exposed to areas of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math (STREAM) naturally through outdoor exploration and play. The program provides a non-competitive environment to support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth through exploration, play, and hands-on learning.
The learning objectives of the Nature Explorers are to offer nature and farm-based education to prepare farm friends for future educational and social endeavors. To do this, our program supports the development of essential skills, including:
Fall Session FAQ:
Start Dates: September 10th -November 30th
Days of the Week: Tuesday-Friday (You can sign up for 1, 2, 3, or 4 days!)
Hours: 9:30 – 1:00
Price: $45 a class! Most afforadble price around Metrowest.
Will this be an all year program? Yes!
Winter Session: December 1- February 28th
Spring Session: March 1st- June 15th
Are you outside even in inclement weather?: We will learn in the rain and snow but we also have an indoor classroom!
Is the teacher certified?: Yes! Courtney Arsenault is a certified Pre-School teacher who has been running her own preschool called Barnyard Adventures! We are so lucky to now have her running her program here!
SAMPLE OF A TYPICAL DAY
9:30 Arrival Time- Drop off at Barnyard Playard (Giant Red Barn)
- Children sign in by completing a a fun nature exploration to find their name!
- Followed by nature-based exploration and play.
10:00 am Snack
- Children naturally work on social skills while enjoying a snack brought from home.
10:30 am Barnyard Animals
- We’ll be interacting with all of our barnyard animals, goats, bunnies, chickens, and baby chicks!
11:15 am Daily Meeting
- Story and songs
11:30 Teacher Directed Activity
- STREAM nature based activities
- Mud kitchens
- Exploration
- Bug hunts
12:30 Lunch
Dismissal at 1:00 PM From red BArn!!
Teacher Led Barnyard Playgroups! We're back!
Barnyard Adventure Playgroups encourage an early introduction to nature and agriculture. Children under the age of five and their parents will be introduced to goats, rabbits, and chickens while parents or caregivers are close by. Our outdoor areas will provide opportunities for exploration and learning about the natural world around them. Children and their adults should dress for the weather and to get dirty.
Our amazing teacher Courtney will run playgroups on Monday’s and Thursday’s.
9:30-10:30 and 11:00-12:00 (choose the time that works best for your family!)
$20 per child/parent
She’ll lead the playgroups in:
- Storytime
- Singing songs
- Animal Snuggles
- Nature Based Exploration & Play
When your playgroup ends, you can stay at the Barnyard Playard until closing time for no additional fee!