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Syllabus

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Syllabus


All of our field trips are designed to be real-world, hands-on experiences that align with MN Science and Social Studies standards.

Winter 2026/27

  • Tuesdays: Deepen friendships, build community, and explore other topics such as music, art, cooking, cooperative games, social studies, and cultural celebrations. We will go to destination indoor playgrounds and community centers (cost not included in tuition) and have optional field trips just for fun.


  • Thursdays: Exploring Science and Social Studies through Field Trips:
  • Economics - Can I Buy Everything I Want?
  • History -  When I Was a Kid
  • Raptors and Animal Rehabilitation
  • Nature Detectives
  • Kicksledding & Snowshoeing
  • Snow & Ice Study
  • Creature Study: Muskrats
  • Creature Features
  • Animal Camouflage and Homes
  • Senses in the Season
  • Rudolph at Stages Theatre




 

Fall 2026 - Summer 2027

  • Tuesdays: Deepen friendships, build community, and explore other topics such as music, art, cooking, cooperative games, social studies, and cultural celebrations. We will go to destination playgrounds,  indoor playgrounds and community centers (cost not included in tuition) and have optional field trips just for fun.



  • Thursdays: Exploring Science and Social Studies through Field Trips:
  • Plant and animal characteristics and classification
  • Lifecycles
  • Habitats
  • Seasonal Phenology and Celebrations
  • Rocks
  • Minnesota Symbols
  • Economics
  • History
  • Cultural Studies
  • Geography
  • The Arts - Theatre and Visual Arts
  • Teambuilding


Possible Field Trips:

  • Nature Centers
  • Historical Sites
  • Stages Theatre
  • Destination Playgrounds
  • Museums