The Honeybee Philosophy
Honeybee Pre-K provides a nature-based learning environment that focuses on Outdoor Education, Arts Enrichment, Flow-Learning, Inquiry-based Teaching, Hands-on Experience and Play! While multiple learning models are incorporated into the curriculum, the Forest Kindergarten emergent curriculum is the most prominent.
Outdoor learning encourages awareness and respect for the surrounding world. It teaches understanding of the earth and how things work. Children are encouraged and guided as they explore, discover, and learn to problem solve on their own. When children are given the freedom to express themselves and to approach learning in a way that suites them, they develop great self-confidence and self-esteem. Anxiety about the unknown diminishes while curiosity and the courage to try new things excels.
At Honeybee Nature School the Flow-Learning approach gives children the chance to discover their likes, dislikes, and their own unique learning styles and personalities. I have found that flexibility inspires creativity and a strong motivation to learn. When a child discovers a passion or interest in something, that is the time to pursue it and to encourage them! The day to day curriculum is developed based on the children in the program and the group dynamic. The curriculum is always changing and developing as the passions and curiosities of the children unfold.
Learning outdoors also gives us a sense of freedom, space, and a feeling that anything is possible. The positive energy that we can draw from the earth is undeniable. Sometimes we forget just how big the world is when we are surrounded by walls. At HNS children are taught respect for the earth and all living things. This is so important because it empowers children to have a deep sense of respect for themselves and for others.
We spend everyday outside, rain, shine or snow. A little bit of water and mud doesn’t keep us from learning and experiencing the world! As we all know, the winters can get cold here in Utah so we must prepare for this! Children love to play in the snow and there are never ending things to experience in the natural world as the seasons change. Preparing for all types of weather requires the appropriate gear and attitudes. On days when the weather may seem unfavorable to most, we typical have the most fun and are presented with learning opportunities that we would otherwise miss out on while staying indoors.
Activities:
Trips to Harrisville Park
Nature Hikes and Activities
Daily Yoga Practice
Music
Nature and Recycled Crafts
Gardening and Natural Building
Plant Education and Harvesting
Reading, Writing, Math, Science
We are currently accepting applications for the Fall of 2018. Email [email protected] with questions.
Pre-K hours and rates for 2018-2019
There is a 10% discount for siblings.
Nature school runs for a total of 9 months
Half-day Nature School (Monday-Friday 9:00a-12:30p or 12:30p-4:00p)
2 days/week: $220/month
3 day/week : $300/month
4 days/week: $400/month
5 days/week: $450/month
Full Day Nature School (Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm)
1 day/week: $200/month
2 day/week : $300/month
3 days/week: $400/month
4 days/week: $485/month*
5 days/week: $550/month*
After school care (open until 5:00)
Tuition: $5/day
*Free
2018-19 School Calendar
First Day of School: September 10th, 2018
October Early releases: Wed Oct 17th and Wed Oct 31st. School closes at 12:30pm.
Honeybee Nature School will be closed on the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break, November 19-23
Winter Break, December 17th-January 1st
Martin Luther King Day, January 21st
Presidents Day, February 28th
Spring Break, April 1-5
Last day of school: May 31st, 2019