Our children are naturally curious about the world around them. They love studying astronomy, nature, ecology, physics, and chemistry. Our classrooms and playgrounds are full of hands on materials to let the children explore and ponder. The outdoor classroom contains pumpkin washing, leaf rubbing, and even an insect collection with a magnifying glass. Activities like these encourage children to explore their environment with all their senses. Once their senses have been awakened, the children move on to abstract concepts like caring for plants, identifying shapes found in leaves or naming the parts of a frog. The children especially enjoy our classroom science experiments like watching the transpiration of colored liquids in celery, testing the buoyancy of objects, or perhaps watching the chemical reaction of copper pennies and vinegar! All of these experiences help the children understand our world and the invaluable lesson of our place in it.
