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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023 EDUCATION
Montessori also introduces academic concepts early, says Green. “The early years (birth through age six) are a critical time to set a strong foundation, so Montessori starts early with the academic curriculum.”
Montessori classrooms include multiple age groups
Classrooms that include children of many different ages are a Montessori hallmark. Yezbick says, “Dr. Montessori noticed that multiple age groups supported natural opportunities for building community, leadership, and independence as well as interdependence.
“There are Montessori environments for school-age children that include 3-6 year olds in primary classrooms, 6-9 year olds in lower elementary classrooms, 9-12 year olds in upper elementary classrooms, and 12-15 year olds in Erdkinder classrooms. There are a small number of Montessori schools that extend the Erdkinder experience to include high school age, or 15-18 year olds. At each level of development, the skills that children are developing physically, socially, academically, and emotionally are considered and addressed. A Montessori approach means that the obstacles to natural and peaceful development are anticipated and removed, with the ultimate goal of self-actualization resulting in a peaceful world.”
Whether you choose Montessori or Waldorf, you can be sure your child will be challenged in a way that meets them where they are and engages both their minds and their hearts. Ó
Both Waldorf and Montessori schools focus on respect for the individual student.
Chico Children’s Museum. Numerous interactive exhibits, including a sensory room. Visit the magical wonderland of play & exhibitions. chicochildrensmuseum.org. 325 Main St. (530)809-1492.
Chico Community Observatory. Tele- scopes, knowledgeable docents and outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights, Fri-Sun, sunset to park closing. Free. facebook.com/ChicoCommunityOb- servatory. Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersection
of Wildwood Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. (530)487-4071. chicoob- servatory@gmail.com
Chico Creek Nature Center. Quality ed- ucational programs to elementary school students and the public. Uses the natural systems of Bidwell Park as a classroom. chicorec.com/chico-creek-nature-center. 1968 E 8th St. (530)891-4671.
Chico History Museum. Hosts prestigious traveling hands-on exhibits and exhibits that focus on local Chico & Butte County history. Housed in Chico’s 1905 historic Carnegie Library building. Classroom tours. chicohistorymuseum.org. 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336.
Chico Performances School Field Trip Series. Student groups see a variety of quality music & theater at reduced rates. Special shows geared toward children during school hours, with an educational and entertainment focus. Sept-May. chi- coperformances.com. CSU, Chico Laxson Auditorium. (530)898-6333.
Chico State Ecological Reserves Outdoor Classroom; Forest Ranch. Free hands-on science field trips for K-12 classes, address- ing state standards and environmental stewardship in a fun and engaging way. Field trips at Big Chico Creek and Butte Creek. csuchico.edu/bccer/. For reserva- tions: Jon Aull: aulljon@csuchico.edu. For public hikes visit on Facebook or Instagram @csuc_reserves. 3521 14 Mile House Rd. (530)898-5010 or (530)342-1371.
Gateway Science Museum; CSU, Chico. Inspiring young people to become future scientists, engineers and technology professionals through NGSS based field trip activities for grades K-12. Hands-on and minds-on exhibits change seasonally. csuchico.edu/gateway. 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area; Gridley. Year- round wildlife viewing on a 9,100-acre wetland area managed for wildlife. In fall and winter see vast numbers of migra-
tory waterfowl. Guided group tours and self-guided tours. Special events, wheel- chair access, visitor’s museum and paved trail to viewing platform. wildlife.ca.gov/ Lands/Places-to-Visit/Gray-Lodge-WA. 3207 Rutherford Rd. (530)846-7500 or (530)846- 7505. wildlife.ca.gov/Regions for hours. Kinetics Academy of Dance & Gymnas- tic; Chico. Bring your group to us or we can come to you. Besides providing a basic dance or gymnastic lesson we talk about the benefits of these disciplines and pro- vide students with take-home knowledge they can apply. We can tailor our expertise to fit your desired needs. 18 months &
up. kineticsacademyofdance.com. 627 Broadway St., Ste. 100. (530)345-2505. Lott Home; Oroville. The C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park was built in 1856 by Charles F. Lott, a gold-rush pioneer, California senator and judge. Book a guided school or group tour to learn captivating stories of the Lott family and their importance to early California history. See Museum Listings under Parks & Tree Department at cityoforoville.org. The house & garden encompass an entire city block at 1067 Montgomery St. (530)538-2497. National Yo-Yo Museum; Chico. The world’s largest public display of yo-yos
& yo-yo memorabilia. Free weekly yo-yo club practices & lessons. Check website for current hours. nationalyoyo.org. 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545.
Nor Cal Reptiles Adventures; Chico. Turtles/tortoises, snakes/lizards, feeder rodents, insects and pet accessories for sale. Programs for birthday parties and school events at an onsite venue where kids and adults can have a personal encounter with a variety of reptiles. facebook.com/norcalrep- tileadventures. 43 Dacy Ave. (530228-5011 Oregon City School; Table Mountain.
The oldest standing one-room school in Butte County. Photos of past students. See the covered bridge and tour the nearby Cherokee Museum (by appt). During wildflower season stop and picnic under the trees. buttecountyhistoricalsociety.org for opening hours. 2100 Oregon Gulch Rd. (530)533-9418.
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