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    Bella, Books & Botany: Outreach Program

    Bring the magic of nature and learning into your preschool classroom with Bella, Books, and Botany! This early childhood outreach program combines beloved children’s literature with hands-on nature exploration and E-STEM (Environmental-STEM) activities. Designed to spark curiosity and enhance learning across literacy, math, science, and art, this program is rooted in research-based teaching strategies and aligned with Texas Pre-K Science guidelines.

    Bella, Books & Botany

    What’s Included with Each Seasonal Unit (3 Months)

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    1. 3 Themed Books

      Connect children’s literature with science and learning.

    2. 3 Classroom Visits

      Bella the Begonia and her friend guide outdoor exploration and scientific conversations.

    3. Curriculum Support

      Pre- and post-activity guides tailored to extend the learning experience.

    Program Highlights

    • Pre-Outdoor Lessons: Activities that build a foundation for exploration.
    • Outdoor Exploration Day: Hands-on outdoor learning led by Bella and her friend.
    • Post-Outdoor Lessons: Opportunities to reinforce and deepen knowledge.
    • Co-Learner Mindset: Encourages collaborative learning with caring adult partners to grow critical thinking skills.

    Why Choose Bella, Books, and Botany?

    • Flexible and user-friendly curriculum support aligned with Texas Pre-K guidelines.
    • Seamlessly integrates STEM concepts into your existing lesson plans.
    • Inspires creativity, scientific thinking, and a love for nature in young learners.

    Contact us at edu-programs@fwbg.org to discuss bringing this program to your class!

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    Program Highlights

    • Pre-Outdoor Lessons: Activities that build a foundation for exploration.
    • Outdoor Exploration Day: Hands-on outdoor learning led by Bella and her friend.
    • Post-Outdoor Lessons: Opportunities to reinforce and deepen knowledge.
    • Co-Learner Mindset: Encourages collaborative learning with caring adult partners to grow critical thinking skills.

    Why Choose Bella, Books, and Botany?

    • Flexible and user-friendly curriculum support aligned with Texas Pre-K guidelines.
    • Seamlessly integrates STEM concepts into your existing lesson plans.
    • Inspires creativity, scientific thinking, and a love for nature in young learners.

    Contact us at edu-programs@fwbg.org to discuss bringing this program to your class!

    Contact Us

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