Preschool

Dressed for Outdoor Learning

Creekside Forest School Gear Library

dressed for outdoor learning “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” This is one of those phrases that people toss around often in the nature community, and […]

CFS Fundraiser

Support Outdoor Education Before School Starts

2025 Creekside Forest School Fundraiser The preschoolers (ages three to five) at Creekside Forest School (CFS) spend more than 80% of their classroom time outdoors. Spending long stretches of time […]

Co-Teaching with Nature

Educating Champions of Nature

Written by Assistant Preschool Teacher Karyln Senica “I think it means…” her voice trailed off just for a moment to fully take in the question before finishing, “… it means […]

Creekside Forest School: Our Core Beliefs

By Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane   Like all Iowa preschools, one of our goals at Creekside Forest School is kindergarten readiness. One difference is that our nature-based preschool prepares […]

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