Peapod Nature Preschool

WELCOME TO THE

SEEDS CLASSROOM

The earliest years are the most important for a child’s brain development. At Peapod, we treat them as the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

In the Seeds Classroom, infants and toddlers are surrounded with love, curiosity, and the natural world.

Our teachers partner closely with families to nurture the whole child — mind, body, and heart.

EARLY EDUCATION

How We Learn & Grow

Singing and listening to music

Exploring their five senses

Communicating and bonding with others

Building with blocks and materials

Discovering nature and natural textures

Expressing themselves through art

More Than Just Care

We nurture the mind, body, and heart so each child feels safe, confident, and ready to explore.

PROGRAM FEATURES

Growing Minds & Hearts
Learning Through Exploration
Family Partnership

The Seeds Classroom supports the earliest, most important stage of brain development. We nurture curiosity, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning.

  • Personal attention that builds confidence

  • Teacher-child interactions that spark curiosity and connection

  • Experiences that encourage discovery through music, senses, and communication

Infants thrive in a safe, hands-on environment where play and exploration guide learning.

  • Planned indoor and outdoor activities for balanced growth

  • Age-appropriate materials and natural textures to explore

  • Opportunities to build, create, and express through art and play

We believe learning is strongest when families and teachers work together.

  • Regular updates on naps, meals, play, and temperament

  • Open communication with families every day

  • A secure, nurturing environment where infants can move and explore freely

EXAMPLE SCHEDULE

TIME
ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
7:00 - 8:00 am
Arrival/Breakfast
Greeting ritual, daily attendance, distributing of things
8:00 - 8:10 am
Morning Meeting
Discussions, Movement, Music, Shared Reading, Shared Writing
8:10 - 8:30 am
Arts & Crafts
Fine Motor Skills, exploration, creativity, imagination, self-expression
8:30 - 9:00 am
Learning Centers/Small Groups
Creating with materials, exploration and experimentation, food experiences, group games, independent reading, independent writing, pretend play
9:00 - 10:00 am
Outside/Gross Motor
Environmental Math, Exploration and Experimentation, Group Games, Movement
10:00 - 11:00 am
Learning Centers/Small Groups
Creating with materials, exploration and experimentation, food experiences, group games, independent reading, independent writing, pretend play
11:00 - 11:30 pm
Lunch
Distribution of things, food experiences, etiquette
11:30 - 12:00 pm
Reading/Wind Down
Reading to self, calm music, tidying up
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Quiet/Rest Time
Nap/quiet activity on cot
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Snack
Distributing things, food experiences
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Outside/Gross Motor
Group Games, Environmental Math, Exploration and Experimentation, Movement
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Music and Movement
Singing, dancing, large body movements, instrument and music exploration
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Dismissal/Table Toys
Goodbye ritual, table learning
*Diaper Changes Every Hour
*Infant Feedings and Naps as needed

VIRTUAL
TOUR

Coming Soon!

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NEWSLETTER

October 2025