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Nature Preschool

Nature Preschool is an enrichment program designed to provide a natural, outdoor experience for preschool children. Children are immersed in the elements of nature which becomes the classroom. At Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center, Nature Preschool takes place off-site at different deep woods locations. Children explore, discover and learn in a small group through the guidance of their Forest Kindergarten trained preschool teacher.

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REGISTRATION

Please call Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center at 765-285-1987 to register.

  • Intellectual Benefits

    Experiment, observe, hypothesize

    Learn through their senses

    Engineer and construct with loose parts 

    Expand language and literacy

  • Physical Benefits

    Absorb vitamin D

    Strengthen immune system

    Burn more calories

    Enhance overall physical fitness: balance, stability, locomotion, body manipulation

  • Emotional Benefits

    Calm hyperactivity

    Enhance sense of peace

    Increase nurturing qualities

    Imagine and create

    Self-regulate

  • Social Benefits

    Interact with new and different playmates

    Play alone and connect with others

    Learn to share

    Collaborate

    Develop empathy

    Problem solve