Nature Preschool in N. Seattle

• AM: 8:30-12:30 various parks.
• Our inquiry-based, experiential curriculum is shaped by the seasons, natural processes, and events in class sites and community, connecting the children to their local environment and giving them an intimate understanding of the natural world around them. Learning emerges organically. Children are given time to seek out activities following their own interests, while teachers ask questions and share their knowledge to extend learning. Throughout the school year, we are using the 24 Chinese solar terms together with Coast Salish seasonal round as a guide as we will explore nature as our environment changes with the seasons. 

• PM: 1:00-5:00 indoor and HUGE backyard near Maple Leaf Reservoir Park

• Monday: Baking/cooking Day
  • Focus: Warmth, domestic arts, transformation.
  • Activity: Children help knead dough, shape rolls, and make bread/muffins or other food for the week’s snacks, including some traditional Chinese food items such as dumplings, Baozi, Chinese pancakes etc., especially around Chinese holidays.
• Tuesday: Crafts & Handwork Day
  • Focus: Dexterity, fine motor skills, creating.
  • Activity: Projects might include simple sewing, weaving, finger knitting, making felt balls, woodwork or preparing for upcoming seasonal festivals.
• Wednesday: Gardening Day
  • Focus: Connection to earth as our provider, and learning the full cycle of food production, and environmental stewartship.
• Activity: Preparing the garden, seasonal work, choosing food to grow, care for the earth and tools etc.
• Thursday: Woodwork Day
  • Focus: Form, three-dimensionality, sensory experience.
  • Activity: Children work with warm, pliable beeswax or clay to create forms from their imagination or inspired by stories.
• Friday: Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting Day
  • Focus: Color, flow, feeling, non-representational art.
  • Activity: Children paint with primary colors on wet paper, allowing the colors to blend and create new shades, focusing on the experience of color.

Discover the Magic of My World Mandarin Nature Preschool in Maple Leaf!

Give your child the gift of language, nature, and wonder.

Nestled in a peaceful, yet easily accessible site of Maple Leaf, Seattle, our Mandarin Nature Preschool offers a truly unique and enriching early childhood experience. We believe in fostering a love of learning through immersive language, hands-on exploration, and the power of play!

• 100% Mandarin Immersion: Watch your child blossom as they naturally acquire Mandarin through engaging activities, songs, and stories.
• 70%+ Outdoor Exploration: We embrace the beauty of the Pacific Northwest! Our program emphasizes outdoor learning in our expansive, flat, and mature backyard – a natural wonderland just a short stroll from the enchanting Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, where your child will explore as well.
• Nourishing, Whole-Food Meals: We believe in fueling young minds and bodies with fresh, delicious snacks and lunches prepared in-house using wholesome and locally sourced ingredients.
• Emergent Learning Rooted in Culture: Our curriculum beautifully weaves together the 24 Chinese Lunar Terms and the local Coast Salish Seasonal Round, connecting children to the rhythms of nature and the rich tapestry of our region.
• Mindful Movements & Play: We cultivate calm and focus through mindful movement activities, while encouraging joyful exploration and discovery through play.
• Low Staff-to-Child Ratio: Your child will receive personalized attention and support from our team of highly qualified and compassionate educators.
• Highly Effective Social/Emotional Learning: We nurture emotional intelligence and build strong social skills, empowering children to navigate their world with confidence and empathy.
• The Power of Fun!: We believe that learning should be a joyful adventure! We create a vibrant and engaging environment where children thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.