https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/home daily 1.0 2025-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498160391633-3JJ6XFJ0BP5HZXJ9R9O8/Garden+Gloves+home+pic.jpg Home - Unique, inspired and nurturing early years education Quality and informed Early Years Education https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/services daily 0.75 2017-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498171579157-KDBYQJ0WRCDBRLAZUJN3/Art+Our+Pre-school.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498160391633-3JJ6XFJ0BP5HZXJ9R9O8/Garden+Gloves+home+pic.jpg Services - Unique, inspired and nurturing early years education Quality and informed Early Years Education https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498166250929-W3VGLL8YMHHAYM172XOB/daiga-ellaby-154931.jpg Services - Home based childcare centre Providing quality service for children and families https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498161872474-FXYKH85C1G88D5BY39NQ/markus-spiske-139525.jpg Services - Sustainability conscious and empowered child, school and community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498160082087-FAOH6OVOQQCDCLTYX6JK/Outdoor.jpg Services - Outdoor Classroom Designed to connect children with nature and foster respect, admiration and environmental stewardship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498166338066-RX0W6ZQIUUPZRUOOFCZA/IMG_0164.JPG Services - Tailored Educational Experience To meet the needs of every unique child https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498162138227-PJ4QUTEDENV0HU2A3RXE/StockSnap_6T45JNFUXH.jpg Services - Custom Designed Facility High standards of care https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/preschool-room daily 0.75 2019-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498165593352-1CR44WP60O3GY11BK98Z/StockSnap_A8767UXPWJ.jpg Eco-Literacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498165815958-CBQCU4DCQ2TR2UU918XD/20170428_131427.jpg Eco-Literacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1560309145566-6J3Q74MSQE9WAL5J8FIL/IMG_2580.JPG Eco-Literacy - Outdoor classroom Our outdoor classroom has been designed to connect children with nature and foster respect, admiration, and environmental stewardship. It has been modeled after the Outdoor Classroom Project, founded by Eric Nelson, whose mission is to make teachers, administrators, and parents aware of the positive impact that outdoor play has on a children's development, including their health, self-concept, and future school success. All materials used in the construction are natural and ecologically sound. Throughout the program we make decisions to encourage appreciation for our natural and manufactured resources. For example, in the art studio we partake in projects like making our own paint, brushes, glue, and paper with the children to build gratitude for the materials available to them. https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/toddler daily 0.75 2018-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498163787221-RXDVT27ELSU032M6Q6U1/StockSnap_7GWZGODYL9.jpg Play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498164144413-V7OKF21ZSESE1BNX7X3L/received_1343376432368547.jpeg Play “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” -Mr. Rogers https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/baby-room daily 0.75 2017-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498165519037-B7EUEELHN42DNNRHR7Z6/tina-floersch-39144.jpg Arts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498164247786-MRGQRR0AUMBS4ZXDR0WJ/image-asset.jpeg Arts VISUAL ARTS Our well-appointed art studio is located in the outdoor classroom, surrounded by trees, plants, birds and plentiful natural light. Children have daily opportunities to engage with a wide variety of high quality pastels, paints, tools, fabric and mark-makers. Natural clay for sculpting and a building & weaving area also compromise a daily available choice for children. In the art studio we explore the principles and elements of design while paintings, sculptures, collages and play props are ingeniously created.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498164785726-UQ08RGGZRC2ZSBCAX50K/image-asset.jpeg Arts DANCING AND YOGA Recent neurodevelopment research shows a strong link between physical movement and early brain development. Dancing and yoga are taught and created based on children’s interest to encourage structured movement and physical expression.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498165198553-0AIG705K0D9Z5QWG0BKK/laith-abuabdu-35514.jpg Arts MUSIC Children explore the elements of music by playing and making a variety of musical instruments, both spontaneously and with guidance. Diverse cultural songs are taught to reflect and celebrate the diverse languages and cultures in our school and community. Songs and singing add cheer to our routine and take place throughout the day and help create a joyful, respectful and understanding school culture. https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/all-rooms daily 0.75 2017-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498163082327-LJ7US4KXVUA89QUV6CWO/StockSnap_9EDKM32TVC.jpg Our Curriculum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498163159965-1PU3UV81V9N685GWQPBM/eco2.jpg Our Curriculum Eco - Literacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498163350104-U7IPDA964Z4GTMUOVDFU/play.jpg Our Curriculum Play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498163550919-LFRTNR8ARH85UVT5SOMM/received_1343377345701789.jpeg Our Curriculum Arts https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/welcome-1 daily 0.75 2019-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498166115963-E8CH9614G5ATGYEQWTMT/caroline-hernandez-177784.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1497722855483-UBO9O0L6POMKCDFZ9XBI/sol+logo.png Welcome “Our program was developed with the understanding that one singular approach cannot possibly meet the diverse needs of every child. Our continued education, dedication to continuous professional development, and various teaching experiences have shown us that a tailored educational experience can be created by weaving together the extensive research and teaching pedagogies available to us. The child’s needs are always at the forefront of our program’s development. For this reason, our ratio never exceeds 5 children to 1 extensively qualified early years educator.” - Ms. Natalia Silva Master Teacher https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/general daily 0.75 2024-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1498166001601-4EN8C0YIEGDTIVMN7VF6/Art+Our+Pre-school.jpg General https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/fees daily 0.75 2026-03-05 https://www.solylunanatureschool.com/meet-our-staff daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1665271844646-4Y1D08CNQYPV09WW9YVW/Children+and+Nature+-+640x427-2.jpg Meet Our Staff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1535606929518-7V0GLYT6WEYM98WQ9YQ4/IMG_3668.jpg Meet Our Staff - Maestra Silva, Site Supervisor Ms. Silva earned her BA degree in Child Development, specializing in Preschool Administration, from California State University Los Angeles. She graduated in the top 1% of her class, with the distinguished honors of Magna Cum Laude. She then went to work as a Child Development Specialist at Saddleback College Child Development Center for 6 years. There she served as a California Mentor Teacher. Ms. Silva has continued her education by completing the Outdoor Classroom Project Level 1 Specialist Training, as well as P.I.T.C. (Program for Infant Toddler Care) certification. Ms. Silva earned her MA in Early Childhood Education from CSU Long Beach in 2020. Her passions are gardening, sustainability, and yoga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59451e491e5b6c38185bd7e4/1535606985932-Y8JREFO1Q1O5R6RY4MM4/IMG_3667.jpg Meet Our Staff - Maestra Natalia Silva, Master Teacher Natalia Silva earned her BA degree in Liberal Studies and Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Long Beach. She taught Kindergarten and developed a Spanish program for 3 years at an elementary school in Orange County. She then went to continue her education at Trinity College, Dublin after being accepted into the prestigious Masters Program in Early Childhood Education and Care. She taught and managed community preschool programs in Ireland for three years. After founding Sol y Luna Nature School, Natalia returned to CSULB to obtain a second M.A. in Early Childhood Education. She graduated in 2020. Pedagogical interests include anti-bias education, nature-based learning, dialogical teaching and patient problem solving. 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