Nature Stay and Play

Share in the wonder of nature as we learn and play together in our shaded forest play area. We’re following a Tinkergarten curriculum, an outdoor play-based curriculum that incorporates a combination of physical, mental and emotional health.

Each season, we help children to develop one of our core skills they'll need to become curious, capable learners who can contribute to their world. 

This spring, we’ll be focusing on boosting our human superpower: empathy! Kids will learn to recognize emotions in themselves and others, practice taking another person’s (or creature’s!) perspective, and take caring action in support of others—and all while having FUN and connecting to new friends and the natural world.

Our lessons follow a steady progression and are organized into three units to help build three components of empathy:

In the Our Feelings unit, we explore emotional empathy—understanding your own emotions.

In the Our Friends unit, we discover cognitive empathy—understanding how other people feel.

In the Our Community unit, we focus on compassionate empathy—taking action to care for ourselves and others.

In each of our weekly classes, we will read a story, learn about a featured creature, and explore the natural world through outdoor play.  Engaging with nature not only enhances physical coordination and social interactions but also sparks curiosity and promotes cognitive growth. This balanced approach ensures that children can learn and grow in an enjoyable and memorable way.

We will be offering TWO 4-week sessions. Each session is different so you can attend both sessions for twice the fun!

Fridays 9:30am-10:45am AND/OR Fridays 11am-12:15pm

Class dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23.

Cost: $85 for ONE class per week OR $155 for TWO classes per week.

Location: Mayor Carl T. Langford Park, 1808 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32803

This program is for children 1.5-5 years old and meets at Langford Park in Orlando, FL. This is not a drop-off program. Caregivers must stay with their child. We encourage caregiver participation in the program. No refunds for missed classes. If class is canceled by Forest Trails Playschool, a makeup day or refund will be offered at the discretion of Forest Trails Playschool.

Sibling discount 10%