Science and Nature
Children are natural scientists- always curious, often observant. Science, like math, is constantly happening in the world around us. Science is a process that children can easily engage in through active engagement- naturally following the steps of the scientific method without even knowing it! Science is also something that children want their questions answered about- where does the moon go, or why do the leaves on the trees come back in the spring.

Science is introduced to children at Le Chaperon Rouge in concrete lessons- like learning the life cycle of a butterfly or the ingredients needed to grow a plant - in conjunction with lessons of discovery- watching a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, or planting seeds, taking care of them, and watching them become plants. Scientific processes of questioning, prediction, observation, and drawing conclusions are encouraged as hands-on science lessons unfold. Areas are specifically designated in the classrooms with science tools- microscopes, magnifying glasses, bug catchers, tweezers, magnets, measuring cups, science encyclopedias, and many “real” science objects, such as plants, seashells, river rocks, seasonal gourds, leaves in the fall, snow & ice in the winter, etc. Sensory bins of sand, rice, water, and other alternating materials are always available for the children to explore.