Wonder-filled”
developmental programs
for ages 2 and older , designed to provide children with wholesome hands-on learning opportunities that encompass home, farm and nature experiences.


Monday, March 30, 2015

Homeschool Calendar of Activities


Friday April 3 is the day for parents and children to visit the farm and take a tour. We will meet at 1:00 pm.  Plan for about an hour. Dress for the weather, prepared for lots of mud and wind!.

Spring Class Schedule

*Children should arrive at all classes dressed for the weather with applied sun and/or bug repellent and a bottle of water.

*Every day we will end our time together with a discussion and journaling of our observations, while sharing a healthy snack.

*On occasion, hikes and activities may need to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

* All families are invited to Family Night on June 19th,  from  6:30 – 7:30 pm for a hike, display of projects and potluck dinner/dessert.

April

14 – Tuesday   Hike Ebenezer Trails    Search for signs of Spring.  Find and personalize walking sticks                           
16 – Thursday   Hike to Autumn Woods. Identify woodland plants and bugs.  Continue walking stick projects  

21 – Tuesday   Hike to Laurel Thicket.  Bird study.  Create bird feeders.
23 – Thursday   Hike to Flood Control    Scavenger Hunt and creation with clay
28 – Tuesday   Hike to North Woods   Create wind chimes 
30 – Thursday   Hike to Southwest Brook   Finish wind chimes

May

5 –  Tuesday   Hike Ebenezer Trails   Nature impressions craft necklace/key chain
7 –  Thursday   Hike to Flood Control   Finish nature impressions craft
12 - Tuesday   Hike to Southwest Brook   Weaving with natural materials
14 – Thursday North Woods    “Observations of Nature” games
19 – Tuesday   Hike to Stonewall Woods   Tree identification   Crafting a tree game
21 -  Thursday   Hike to Checkerberry Woods    Finish weaving
26 – Tuesday   Hike to Southwest Stream    Create terrariums
28 – Thursday   Hike to Laurel Thicket   Identify forest plants   Finish terrariums

June

2 – Tuesday   Hike to Autumn Woods   Cooking with weeds and flowers
4 -  Thursday   Hike Ebenezer Trails  “Observations in Nature” game
9  – Tuesday   Hike to Flood Control   Painting with naturally crafted paint brushes
11 – Thursday   Hike to Farm Pond   Crafting homemade games
16 – Tuesday Hike to Checkerberry Woods   Finish crafting games
18 – Thursday   Prepare for Family Night     Group Games
19 – Family Night  6:30 – 7:30 pm  Hike, display of projects and potluck dinner/dessert

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