Nature

A nature preschool program uses the natural world to support dual goals that address both child development and conservation values. Here at The Eagle’s Nest , we focus on child development milestones while we support young children in exploring and learning in Nature. We teach children to respect the environment and wildlife around us. We are student-centered program in the Reggio Emilia Approach.

The Reggio Emilia Principles

When it comes to Reggio Emilia’s approach, there are seven guiding principles that differentiate and distinguish it from other child-centered approaches to education. These are:

1. The child is capable of constructing their own learning

2. Community is important and children learn by collaborating with their communities

3. Humans are natural communicators and children should be encouraged to express themselves

4. The environment is the third teacher and must be enriching and supportive

5. Teachers are partners, nurturers and guides to children and help them explore their interests through projects

6. A child’s learning must be documented

7. Parental participation is vital

About The Owner

Mrs. T has over 14 years experience in early childhood education. She is a former public school teacher, who has taught in Dallas, Terrell, Mesquite and Corsicana.

In the summer of 2018, the Tamez family relocated to Navarro county from Dallas.

Mrs. T and her husband have 3 children. Their oldest son is attending UTA while their second son is a Senior at Mildred High and their daughter is in 6th grade at Mildred Elementary.

Mrs. T is currently serving as Co-Chair of The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition and is a Project Wild Facilitator with Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Conference Presenter Experience:

Bill Martin Jr Symposium- TX A&M Commerce- 2009; 2013

TCEA-Technology & Tots Conference- Galveston, TX, 2019

CAYL Institute- Presenter, April 1, 2021

Texas Children in Nature Network Conference- Presenter, December 2, 2021

Texas Licensed Child Care Association- Presenter, Spring Conference 2023

Natural Start Alliance- Nature Based Learning Early Learning Conference, Presenter, July 2023

Texas Play and Development Conference- Presenter, Blinn College, Spring 2024

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In February of 2024, The Eagle’s Nest Founder, Deb Tamez, was awarded Outstanding Small Business of the Year from the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce.