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If Your Child Resists Structured Learning, Read This: What They Actually Need to Thrive/Si tu hijo se resiste al aprendizaje estructurado, lee esto: lo que realmente necesita para prosperar
Discover why children thrive when learning is built around connection, safety, and meaningful experiences, not pressure. This post explains how a nature-based, play-based preschool approach supports literacy, math, and social-emotional development while meeting each child where they are. Perfect for families seeking a supportive early learning community and kindergarten preparation.
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Jan 159 min read


Helping Children Understand Veterans Day Through Gratitude and Connection/ Ayudando a los niños pequeños a comprender el Día de los Veteranos a través de la gratitud y la conexión
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. At Nature’s Lab, every holiday is an opportunity to nurture connection, curiosity, and kindness — even (and especially) for our youngest learners. Veterans Day offers a chance to honor gratitude in ways that feel meaningful to young children , through simple, heartfelt experiences that make sense in their world. For children ages 2 to 5, abstract ideas like “veterans” or “se
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Nov 11, 20254 min read


Lights and Love: A Story for Día de los Muertos (and More)
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. At Nature’s Lab , we believe stories are how children make sense of the world. As the seasons shift and the days grow shorter, many cultures celebrate the power of light , a symbol of love, connection, and remembrance. This story brings together three beautiful celebrations, Día de los Muertos , Diwali , and Día de las Velitas , in a way little ones can understand, honoring
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Oct 26, 20256 min read


The Festival of Lights and Kindness/El Festival de la Luz y la Amabilidad
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. English Version The Story of Diwali. A long time ago, in the land of Ayodhya, there lived a kind prince named Rama . He loved his family and always tried to do what was right. Rama had to go far away from home to live in the forest with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana . While they were there, a mean king named Ravana took Sita away to his faraway kingdom. Ra
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Learning Spanish as an English-Speaking Family: Benefits and Tips
Adding Spanish to family life can feel like one more thing on a busy list. Good news: it doesn't require perfect pronunciation or long...
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Unlocking Your Child's Potential: The Power of Play at Nature's Lab
At Nature's Lab, we recognize that true learning extends beyond traditional academics. Our approach intertwines play-based experiences...
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Mar 28, 20252 min read
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