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Parent Participated Guided Play: Creating a Supportive Atmosphere for Learning - 6 Weeks
2 ratings
9 mo - 3 yrs
Adult participation requiredFri, Feb 28, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025
9:30am - 11:30am PST
20 students
Class Experience
Join us for a 6-week class (with drop-ins available) that introduces you and your child to the joy of preschool and kindergarten in nature! This class combines guided play with child-directed exploration to support your child’s development in a fun, engaging environment. While the emphasis remains on free play, we gently integrate learning goals through light adult scaffolding to encourage growth in key developmental areas.
Each day features a toddler-friendly group hike, where we’ll explore the wonders of nature together. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other caregivers in a supportive, community-oriented setting, all while discovering the joys of play-based learning in the outdoors.
Led by passionate, experienced educators, this class provides valuable resources and guidance for parents, ensuring a welcoming and enriching environment for all. Come join us for nature-filled Fridays that promote learning, growth, and connection!
Our Flexible Schedule:
9:30 AM - Welcome & Settle In
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Discovery & Exploration
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM - Story & Song Circle (snack time)
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM - Nature Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Nature Hike & Adventure
11:30 AM - Farewell
Each week, you'll receive reading resources focused on guided play in a nature-based classroom and how this approach supports your child’s development in key areas.
Notes
You must pay $3 per class for parking at the meter when you pull into the park or you may buy a $25 parking pass for San Dieguito Park at the ranger station at the upper park.
Other Things To Know
You will engage in activities with your child.
Parking Pass can be purchased at gate for $3 a day or at the ranger station for $25 for the year.
Classes are non-refundable although we are happy to transfer you into another class with the current summer sessions if needed. We will not transfer to future summer sessions next summer.
Reviews for Parent Participated Guided Play: Creating a Supportive Atmosphere for Learning - 6 Weeks
3.5 out of 5
Based on 2 activity ratings
Jaclyn C.
Jun 28, 2024
Loved:
We loved getting to interact with other kids.
Improvements:
Just a little more guidance from instructors on our first time there about what we are doing and how to play.
Parent Participated Guided Play: Creating a Supportive Atmosphere for Learning - 6 Weeks
Location: San Dieguito Park
Madeline W.
Nov 17, 2023
Loved:
Being outside and exploring a new area
Improvements:
Very little guidance, not much instructor involvement.
Parent Participated Guided Play: Creating a Supportive Atmosphere for Learning - 6 Weeks
Location: San Dieguito Park
Reviews for The Native School
4.8 out of 5
Based on 10 provider ratings
Carol C.
Feb 10, 2025
Loved:
We LOVE Native School! My son looks forward to going to his class every week and repeatedly mentions how much he loves it. We're so thankful for the teachers creating invaluable learning experiences for our children and for handling tricky predicaments and inevitable conflicts in skillful and appropriate ways.
Improvements:
Wish there were more locations available in North County (Batiquitos, Buena Vista) for the Friday only enrichment programs!
Inquiry Based Science Collective
Location: San Dieguito Park
Alissa S.
Jun 26, 2023
Loved:
We LOVE The Native School and this camp is amazing. The teachers are incredible and our daughter loves it.
Improvements:
Nothing - all of it was wonderful! Saylor cant wait for tomorrow.
Seedlings @ Tree House San Dieguito Park
Location: San Dieguito Park
Dominique M.
Jul 27, 2022
Loved:
I really loved that all the instructors are so intuitive to each of the children. I noticed that the teachers really picked up on my kids needs and would constantly kneel down to speak at eye level, giving them the individual attention the needed. All the activities my kids participated in were so fun and engaging my kids would rave about what the did at camp the whole ride home.
Improvements:
We all loved the camp so much! If Native school could extended the schedule to add an additional day for a 5 day week that would make it even better.
