Elements, the Nature Preschool, New York
Elements, the Nature Preschool, New York, is a unique educational institution that focuses on nature-based learning and provides a dynamic environment for children to play, explore, and learn. The preschool's mission is to provide accessible care within the community, offering nature education as an ongoing right to young children, and its educational approach emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature from a young age. Key features of the school include DOE Pre-k funded classrooms for 3 and 4-year-old children, nature education as a core component of the curriculum, and a summer program that provides ongoing educational and recreational activities. The school's unique characteristics include its nature-based learning environment, community accessibility, outdoor classrooms, and a hidden oasis location on Suffolk Street in New York's Lower East Side, providing a peaceful and natural learning environment amidst the bustling city.