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Tadpole School for ages 4-5

Tadpole School is a 16 week preschool nature class for children 4 and 5 years old. Classes offer hands-on explorations, crafts, story time, and a guided nature walk. This class is designed for children who love science and enjoy learning about nature and animals. Weekly visits by live animals will be incorporated into the class. Space is limited to 12 students and early registration is advised. Parents are invited to stay with their child or drop them off.

Instructor: Lois Davis

Weekly sessions: Every Thursday from January 19, 2012-May 17.

Times: 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fees per student for 16 week course: $200 for members / $275 for non-members

January 19 Eat or Be Eaten - Predator and Prey in Nature
January 26  Leaping Lizards
February 2 Terrific Turtles
February 9   Fantastic Frogs
February 16   Busy Bees
February 23   The Need for Seeds
March 1   Believe in Trees
March 8   Watch my Garden Grow
March 22   Love those Ladybugs
March 29   Crickets Chirp & Grasshoppers Hop
April 12  Stinky Skunks and Prickly Porcupines - Animal Defensives
April 19  Beautiful Butterflies
April 26  Amazing Metamorphosis
May 3   Fishy Fish
May 10   Crawling Crawdads
May 17   Roly Poly Pillbugs

 

Enrollment: 12 students

Register Using Online Form.

Class is designed for one parent/adult with one child age 4 or 5. Siblings may not attend class. Class registration is available only as an entire series. Single class registration is not available; refunds/credit will not be provided for missed classes.

Also consider our Tadpole Trooper monthly classes for 3-5 yrs.

Is your child wild about nature? The Arboretum is the natural place to celebrate a birthday.
Questions? Call 713-366-0421 or email Registrar, Carol Taylor.

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