Patterns of the Earth: Art & Observation in the Outdoors
From spirals in shells to the symmetry of leaves, nature is bursting with patterns waiting to be explored at the Batiquitos Lagoon. As co-learners, Wildlingstudents ages 5-7 and teachers will observe recurring shapes, textures, and rhythms in our outdoor classrooms and use them as inspiration for creative expression.
Throughout the week, children will translate these natural patterns into both individual and collaborative works of art, blending scientific observation with imaginative design.
Families may also choose to extend the experience with an additional six-week classic or Spanish immersion session, or two-week immersion classes, offering even more time for language development, connection, and deep summer learning.
Please Note:
We are always open to adding more sessions. Even if the class is full please add yourself to the waitlist as we may add more classes to the session depending on interest!
Wildlings Classes are for students ages 2.5-4.
For younger students see our Seedling Classes!
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/02/2026 and ends on 07/16/2026
Participants must be 3 years and 9 months to 9 years old when the program starts.
Wildlings Daily Rhythm 8:00–8:30 | Arrival & Community Connection 8:30–9:30 | Learning Invitations & Project Work 9:30–10:00 | Morning Meeting & Integrated Learning 10:00–11:15 | Walk-About & Field Exploration 11:15–11:45| Lunch, Reflection & Closing Activities 11:45–12:00 | Pick-Up & Closing Circle
Students arrive and transition into the day through unhurried routines, greeting peers and educators and engaging in light exploratory play as the group gathers.
Students engage in thoughtfully prepared learning invitations that support creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Experiences may include construction, art and dramatic play, early literacy exploration, nature-based projects, and primitive or survival-inspired skills. Educators observe, scaffold, and extend learning based on student interests.
We gather as a learning community for a snack, shared reading and/or shared writing, daily news, and collaborative discussion. Whole-group exploration may include math, science, local history, or other interdisciplinary topics. A bathroom break supports independence and self-care.
Students participate in walk-abouts to nearby locations, engaging in inquiry-based exploration, observation, and hands-on learning. These experiences strengthen connection to place and extend classroom learning into the natural world.
Students share a brief lunch followed by reflective conversation, journaling or drawing, shared reading or writing, and a second bathroom break.
The day concludes with a calm closing circle and reunification with caregivers.
Please contact The Native School if you have any questions.