Treetop Tots
A mom-and-me nature playgroup designed for children ages 15 months-3-years-old. It takes place during the school year in all weather. Applications for fall 2024 are now open.
What is Treetop Tots?
Our mommy-and-me nature playgroup provides a delightful and nurturing space for toddlers and their mothers to explore the wonders of the outdoors together. Treetop tots is specially designed to create an enchanting environment where both children and parents can learn, play, and bond amid the beauty of nature. Our playgroup is not only an opportunity for toddlers to flourish but also provides immense benefits for mothers such as intentional nature connection, support, friendship, and a like-minded village.
A Holistic Approach
Treetop Tots takes a holistic approach, recognizing that toddlers' well-being is intertwined with their connection to nature. By immersing the child and parent in a natural setting, we provide a sensory-rich environment that stimulates curiosity, imagination, and physical development. We encourage mothers to participate actively alongside their children, fostering a strong parent-child bond and lifelong appreciation for nature.
Discovering Nature's Treasures
The playgroup allows toddlers to embark on captivating adventures as they explore the vast possibilities of the natural environment. From forest trails to open meadows, calming creek to towering trees, our playgroup provides a diverse range of ecosystems to engage young minds. Toddlers have the opportunity to discover and interact with various elements of nature, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers, invoking their innate sense of wonder and facilitating hands-on learning experiences.
Engaging Nature-Based Activities
Our skilled and enthusiastic educators curate a wide array of nature-based activities to engage toddlers' sense of curiosity and foster their development. Through sensory play, we encourage each child to engage with their surroundings and express themselves creatively. Whether it's painting with natural materials, planting seeds, building fairy houses, or listening to the sounds of birds, every activity is designed to stimulate young imaginations and encourage a deep connection to the world around them.
The Details
Toddlers between the ages of 15-months-3-years get to be immersed in a learning environment especially curated for them. Siblings within the age range qualify for a sibling discount. Infants under the age of 15-months are welcome to attend with an older sibling at no extra cost.
Treetop Tots
Treetop Tots is offered every Wednesday from 9-11AM. Our 2-hour program meets the entire school year in all weather. Participants must commit to the full school-year to foster an engaging community. Our application process includes submitting an application and attending a trial class before committing to the full school-year. Registration will be filled based on the date the application and fee are submitted.
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There’s no such thing as bad weather.
Our motto at forest school is: "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes." Appropriate clothing for Forest School is CRITICAL to the success of the program. Clothing guidelines are available in the parent handbook. Our experienced teachers will be there to guide you every step of the way to ensure the safety of students in all weather situations. During periods of inclement weather, students will be gathered indoors, or class will be cancelled if necessary.
FAQs
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Each class will feature a sensory-rich invitation to play. Toddlers are encouraged to participate in open-ended play and exploration. We will also read stories and go on a hike. Our environment will be explored from a biblical worldview. Students will have exposure to hands-on art and science projects that will help them retain important concepts and information. By allowing children to let curiosity lead the way, they have an opportunity to practice many skills that will equip them for a bright and successful future.
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This program will meet at our private forest school site in Mokena, IL with access to our heated schoolhouse building during inclement weather.
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1. Submit an application and fee.
2. You will be contacted within 2 weeks to schedule a tour and mini orientation.
3. If there is space on the day(s) you requested, you will start the registration process.
4. If there is not space, you will be added to the waitlist until a spot opens up for you.
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Due to our small class sizes and large demand, new students must submit an application to enroll. There is a non-refundable $25 fee associated with the application. Once an application is submitted, applicants will be invited to tour our facility and attend a mini orientation to make sure forest school is the best fit before committing to the school year. If there is no space, applicants will be placed on a waiting list for the remainder of the school year. Registration will be filled based on the date you attend a tour/orientation.
