Nature Program 

A major strength of our Peter Pan program has always been our strong emphasis on science and nature.  Our curriculum provides hands-on experiences, both indoors and outside.  Our staff and children are always excited about what is happening in our wonderful world, as each season brings delightful changes - calling for us to investigate and explore. 

In May of 2022, we began developing our “Everything Nature” program, which has created a great deal of excitement for the children, teaching staff, and administrative team. Be sure to click on the What’s New - Everything Nature link on our home page for more information about this program. You will find pictures on the Everything Nature link and pictures in our Nature Program gallery.

Research studies show that connecting children with nature offers many benefits.  It proves that nature is important to children’s development in every major way - intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and physically. 

Connecting with nature . . .

·       Supports creativity and problem solving

·       Enhances cognitive abilities

·       Improves academic performance

·       Increases physical activity

·       Improves eyesight

·       Improves social relations

·       Improves self-discipline

·       Reduces stress 

In the book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, author Richard Louv analyzes and explains the vital role nature plays in children’s lives.  He makes it clear that the outdoors is as essential to a child’s health and well being as good nutrition and plenty of sleep.  We are very proud of the strong science and nature aspect of our curriculum and the impact that it has on children’s lives.

Download other children and nature references:

Benefits of Connecting Children with Nature

Early Childhood Magazine - Benefits of Nature

 

Give Your Child the Opportunity to

Enjoy the Wonders of Nature with Us!