RANGERS 1: AGES 5 - 7   May have birthday turning 8 during semester 2 Register & Pay for each day individually. Taking this class twice weekly is a great rhythm for a child. Signing up for 1 or 2 classes is optional.  Mondays   9:00AM - 12:00 AM Class  Begins August 25 - December 8 ​Tuesday    9:00-12:00 AM Class Begins   September 2 -December 9 Wednesdays   12:00-3:00 PM Class Begins September 3 - December 10 WOODLAND RANGERS THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF THESE WONDERFUL BEGINNING ELEMENTARY YEARS. WE ENGAGE & LEARN THROUGH MOVEMENT & FULL SENSORY ACTIVITIES & NATURE LESSONS. WE RUN THIS PROGRAM BY SEMESTER FOR CONTINUITY, ROUTINE & STRONG FRIENDSHIP BUILDING. WE LEARN RHYTHMICALLY WITH THE SEASONS, AND STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT. WE FOUNDATIONALLY LEARN – HOW TO LEARN WITH DELIGHT IN A COMFORTABLE & ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. OUR SPACES INCLUDE GARDENS, PLACES TO BUILD FORTS IN OUR LITTLE WOODS & FARMYARD, A SEASONAL STREAM AND POND. WE LEARN ASIDE AT TIMES A LAMB GRAZING, INQUISITIVE MINIATURE GOAT, AND OTHER FARM ANIMALS THAT WE CAN OBSERVE AND PET. ANIMALS BRING A CALM TO MANY CHILDREN & EXPAND THEIR EXPERIENCES AND EXPOSURES. SOMETIMES THEY BECOME THE LESSON. WE LEARN CONCEPTS LIKE ENGINEERING, MATH, TEAMWORK & A SENSE OF SPATIAL AWARENESS WITH FORT BUILDING. WE BALANCE & DEVELOP OUR VESTIBULAR SENSES HELPING CONCENTRATION & LEARNING. WE ALSO LEARN WITH GAMES, MOVE, RUN, CRAFT & ENJOY ART. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES SOME YOGA (non-religious) , & MINDFULNESS, GROUP MATH & SOME GENERAL LANGUAGE ARTS IS IMPLEMENTED. WE ENJOY SPECIAL DAYS TOO, LIKE BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS TO ADD A SPECIAL & EXCITING ELEMENT TO THEIR EARLY YEARS & MEMORIES. WE HAVE LUNCH AMONG THE TREES WITH STORY TIME. RANGERS IS DESIGNED FOR FORWARD LEARNING, CREATING FRIENDSHIPS, FEELING COMFORTABLE IN OUR NATURAL SPACES & WITH THEMSELVES. WE TREAT OTHERS WITH KINDNESS & EMPHASIZE EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING ONE ANOTHER. YOU MAY CALL US FOREST SCHOOL, NATURE SCHOOL AND EARTHSCHOOLING & WILD-SCHOOLING AND ALL WOULD FIT.  AGES ARE 5-7  THEY MAY TURN 8 YEARS OLD AFTER MARCH 1 OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR​ What to Bring & Be Prepared For Class : Filled large water bottle, lunch and snack, backpack and a layer : read more below We meet in the waiting area for drop-off & pick-up Backpack : a "regular" sized day pack - school back pack. The tot sizes are generally too small & harder for the child to manage. The opening is smaller & it's harder for them to fit items inside.  Lunch in a Container : please send lunch and snacks in a container (not in a bag: bags fly around and hard for us all to manage Morning class bring a lunch and snacks  Afternoon Class: lunch is optional if they ate directly before class. Most kids need to eat again, and  large snacks or lunch is recommended. Always bring a snack at the minimum, and more than they typically eat as they move and get hungry.  Large Filled Water Bottle : the cute small sizes are too small. It disrupts class to fill up frequently for the class Bring a quart size mason jar with lid and a spork with names on each piece Close Toed Shoes or Sandals Spring and Fall Gear:   Be prepared for rain : Rain jacket or full step in gear. Rain boots or water resistant  shoes.  Winter Gear :  Snow Clothes head to toe: clothes made for the snow Beanie, stocking cap ( a jacket hood is extra a hat is still needed)   Snow pants or full step in winter over clothes Layers on top and bottom  Snow Gloves (no cotton gloves unless its for inside snow gloves)  Wool or very warm socks (wool works best as they stay warm even if they get wet)  Snow Boots : no rain boots until spring : rain boots are very cold in the winter  Warm Jacket that zips  Practice with your child to manage clothing, putting on gloves and jacket, practice zipping, putting on hat with gloves on. Going to the bathroom and managing the snow clothes.  Warm drinks, even warm water is helpful and warm food in a thermal container is helpful.