Elements - The Nature Preschool

About

Elements is a nature-based preschool on Manhattan's Lower East Side serving ages 3 months to 5 years. Programs combine stories, music, movement, art, gardening, nature exploration, building with natural materials, puzzles, imaginative play, and cooking. The school's pedagogy is heavily influenced by the forest school and Reggio Emilia approaches, with significant outdoor time built into every day regardless of weather. Useful for families looking for early childhood programming that prioritizes outdoor and sensory experiences over screen-based or worksheet-heavy curriculum.