WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

Practice Preschool (Ages 3-5) Practice Preschool is a special 3 day preview designed for children ages 3-5. whether your child is enrolled or you’re still deciding. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to experience the life of a preschooler—making new friends, exploring exciting learning spaces, and engaging in hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity! Join us for a fun and welcoming introduction to preschool, where children can build confidence and families can make informed decisions about their child’s early education. We’d love to welcome your child into the WM Royal Family—come join the fun! ?✨

Colors of the Rainbow We will use the colored parachute, sing songs about colors, play color bingo and search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

Early Childhood Field Trips Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on learning experience designed for young children and their parents or caregiver! Each field trip will offer a blend of exploration, discovery, and play in a nurturing and engaging environment. Field Trips are tailored to support early childhood development and foster connections between children, families, and their environment. Whether exploring nature, engaging in creative activities, or simply enjoying quality time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! All Strollers must be collapsible so they can be folded and stored on the bus. Double strollers, extra large strollers or wagons are not permitted. Ages 2.5-7 / non separating Parent Educators; Maggie Olson (Delano) & Aimee Sinkler (Watertown-Mayer) $12 per person Gale Wood Farm Wed, June 11 *******Bus leaves Delano at 9:30 AM and returns at 12:00. Delano Comm. Ed Ctr. (DEC) 140 Elm Ave., Delano Gale Woods Farm is a real working farm located on picturesque Whaletail Lake in Minnetrista. It offers exciting, hands-on programs for preschoolers. Skilled, professional farm educators create an experience with in-depth farm and garden activities. The day includes animal activities, simple farm crafts, garden and orchard explorations, cooking, and more. Wheel & Cog Wed, July 16 *****Bus leaves Watertown-Mayer at 8:30 AM and returns at 12:30. WM Comm. Learning Ctr. (WM CLC) 313 Angel Ave NW. Wheel and Cog, located in Hutchinson Mall, is a place where children’s play inspires problem solving, science, creativity, leadership, collaboration, and experimentation. Each individual play area promotes imaginative and interactive play. Current exhibits include the Farmer’s Market, the Tape Scape. STEAM Tables, and Backyard Explorers. Minnesota Arboretum Wed, Aug 6 *****: Bus leaves Watertown-Mayer at 8:30 AM and returns at 12:00. WM Comm. Learning Ctr. (WM CLC) 313 Angel AveNW. Founded in 1958, The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1,200-acre public garden in Chaska, Minnesota, that attracts over 600,000 visitors per year. This self-guided experience has many areas for you to explore with your preschooler. Areas to explore include the Green Play Yard, Scarecrow Hill, the Farm at the Arb, Maze Garden, Bog Walk on Green Heron Trail, a Scavenger Hunt, and the Andersen Horticultural Library.