Lena Pope Early Learning Center

Time outdoors in our Nature Explore Classroom continues to be the favorite part of the day for our children. The amount of learning that occurs there never fails to amaze us. The learning experiences can vary from guessing how many and what kind of insects can be found on a nature hunt, to building a fort with messy materials. Without fail, the sand hut and the grass hill are favorites.

The Lena Pope staff are adept at utilizing the classroom for all different types of lessons, activities, and family engagement events. For example, one of the garden areas was transformed into a designated space for digging and exploration. This provides the children with the opportunity to engage is sensory rich activities by incorporating a hands-on element that encourages the children to explore while stimulating the curiosity for imaginative play.

Splash days are a big hit in the Summer. It has been especially hot in Texas and splash days provide a great opportunity to cool off. During one of the splash days, the children were able to explore the messy magic of mud. With bare feet, they squished through the mud, made muddy footprints and mud pies. Their imaginations ran wild as they were able to explore with mud, leading them into a new experience filled with endless possibilities.

The Nature Explore Classroom isn’t just a place where children play, it is a gathering place for families to come together and create memories with our school family. Our Spring picnics are filled with laughter, fellowship, and connection. Families spread out throughout the outdoor area, watch their children run back and forth with excitement while parents and families chat and relax. The Nature Explore Classroom transforms into a place of community, laughter, and joy during these events. The Lena Pope Early Learning Center Nature Explore Classroom isn’t just a place to play, but a place to grow, explore, and connect.