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Nature School’s balanced curriculum encourages a hands-on, minds-on exploration of nature, enhanced through music, art, literature and dramatic play. Indoor and outdoor activities provide children with meaningful opportunities to develop math and science skills. Lessons are age-appropriate and build on previous lessons as the class progresses.

Nature School teachers enthusiastically share in the children’s inborn sense of wonder. A ratio of one highly qualified teacher and assistant for every class of nine to 12 students assures that each child receives personal attention.

3-year-olds focus on wildlife, such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, owls, snakes, turtles, bees and ladybugs. In the spring, their focus shifts to the investigation of trees, wildflowers, mosses and mushrooms.

4-year-olds explore the habitats of River Legacy Parks, and the creatures and plants that live there. Among the units of study are: The Living Tree, The Forest Floor and The Creek.

River Legacy Nature School was accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in July of 1998. Early childhood programs accredited by the NAEYC voluntarily undergo a comprehensive process of internal self-study and invite external professional review to verify compliance with the Criteria for High Quality Early Childhood Programs. NAEYC accreditation focuses on children’s experiences. The process considers all aspects of program provision — including health and safety, staffing, staff qualifications, administration and physical environment. Great emphasis is also placed on the children’s relationships with the staff and how the program helps each child grow and learn intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.

For information on tuition or to receive a registration form, call 817.860.6752.

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