Ithaca forest preschool is a program of primitive pursuits
Our Preschool-age Programs
If you believe that children belong outside, and that the tools of imagination are what build a happy childhood, then welcome to our wooded world. Spontaneous play, exploration, cooperative problem solving, and moments of wonder and delight are what we witness each day in our all-outdoor year-round nature immersion programs for our youngest participants.
Ithaca Forest Preschool
Children nurture the seeds of nature connection every day in our all-outdoor, school-year program at 4-H Acres in Ithaca.
Growing Wild Summer Camp
Our half-day summer camp within the Primitive Pursuits program is a wonderful introduction to outdoor summer exploration.
School Breaks and Play Days
When school is out, we are in the woods. These one to five day programs are are a great way to get a taste of our program.
Ithaca forest Preschool
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Week 4 Chickadees: Wiggly Worms!
This week the Chickadees learned about an invertebrate they love to find hiding under logs and in the dirt -- worms!MONDAY "All-In Chickadees!" The children ran to the log circle where they were greeted by a mystery bag in Nora's hand. They listened as she gave clues...
Week 4 Nuthatches: Monday/Wednesday
The Nuthatches had an excited week filled with new songs, worms, stories and tapping into their senses, especially listening and touch like during this game of "meet a tree."On Monday morning, Nora taught the Nuthatches the Space Worms song! We then worked together as...
Week 4 Nuthatches: Celebrating the Earth
The Nuthatches had to use fire to stay warm this week! Maybe Spring is feeling a little shy...Even though it was chilly, we did see some wriggly worms. We learned a fun song called "Spaceworms" by Susan Marcus and April Kassirer. By the end of the week, the Nuthatches...
