A SPACE FOR KIDS TO LEARN THROUGH PLAY, NATURE, AND EXPLORATION.
November Classes at Fern Valley Farms
Tuesday, November 5th from 10:00 - 11:00
Thursday, November 7th from 10:00 - 11:00
Monday, November 11th from 10:00 - 11:00
Thursday, November 21st from 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for an Autumn Lantern Walk and Celebration
Sunday, November 3rd 4:30 - 6:00 at Fern Valley Farms in Wilbraham, MA
Join us for activities beforehand or just the walk! This event is a great way to help children embrace the change in our daylight. Starting at 4:30, we will have lantern making, beeswax candle rolling, nature crown decorating, and salt dough ornaments. At 5:15, we will get ready to start our walk around the farm.
If you are joining for JUST the walk, it is $5 a family.
If you would like to celebrate beforehand with us, it is $20 for the first child, $35 for two, and then $45 for three or more. All crafts, activities, and the walk are covered in the price.
JOIN US THIS FALL
JOIN US THIS FALL
CURRENTLY ALL CLASSES ARE FULL. ADDITIONAL SESSIONS WILL BE ADDED SOON AND WILL BE HELD AT FERN VALLEY FARM IN WILBRAHAM, MA.
CHICKADEES PLAYGROUP
Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 at Hilltop Farm in Suffield, CT
Dates: 9/11-9/25 and 10/9-10/30
Ages: 3.5 to 6 years old
Over the course of seven weeks, explorers will discover which plants, birds, and animals live at Hilltop and how they are impacted by the change in seasons. The curriculum activities align with CT and Common Core standards.
Price: $250. If registering more than one child, use the code FAMILY25 for each additional child after the first.
GOLDFINCHES PLAYGROUP
Thursdays 9:30-10:30 at Hilltop Farm in Suffield, CT
Dates: 9/5, 9/19, 9/25, and 10/3
Ages: 1.5 to 3 years old
During this four week program, explorers will engage in a variety of Tinkergarten-inspired and fall related sensory play.
Price: $25 per class or $90 for all four. If registering more than one child, use the code FAMILY25 for each additional child after the first.
ABOUT US
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ELIZABETH FOOTIT SIMONS
LEADER
Fostering a love of learning and the outdoors have always been important to me. I look forward to using my knowledge of developmental learning and teaching to provide opportunities for our young explorers to develop confidence and an understanding of the natural world around them. Before stepping out of the classroom, I was a teacher in Springfield for seven years, and got my bachelor’s at Springfield College and my master’s at The Harvard Graduate School of Education. Follow along on Instagram at Dandeion_Explorers
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TINKERGARTEN
PROGRAM
Tinkergarten is a “national movement of educators and parents committed to outdoor play.” Their “expert-designed program is created by educators to spark deep learning through play.”
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HILLTOP FARM, SUFFIELD, CT
LOCATION
Dandelion Explorers is incredibly fortunate to have a partnership with Hilltop Farm and the Friends of the Farm at Hilltop.
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What People Are Saying
“If you are looking for a fun, child-led adventure; look no further. Elizabeth creates a wonderful experience that my kiddos love. Each class is a different theme. I take away so many creative ideas to do at home as well. Everyone always has a blast and you can even hang out on the farm after class! 100% recommend if you are looking for something to do with your littles!”
— Mother of Spring Explorer
“This class led by Elizabeth is a wonderful experience for children to explore, create and activate their senses while enjoying the outside life around us.”
— Grandmother of Explorer
“My family really enjoyed getting outside this winter. Elizabeth has so much vitality and a special way of connecting with kids. I appreciate her ability to adapt the lesson to the weather and the day. This class is such a nice way to make connections and remember why being in nature is so essential!”