Welcome to our school’s website! Please watch the video below to learn more about the program from some of our current and former families!
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 help young children in exploring and learning in nature. We teach children to respect the environment and wildlife around us. We are a 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:
The child is capable of constructing their own learning
Community is important and children learn by collaborating with their communities
Humans are natural communicators and children should be encouraged to express themselves
The environment is the third teacher and must be enriching and supportive
Teachers are partners, nurturers and guides to children and help them explore their interests through projects
A child’s learning must be documented
Parental participation is vital
About The Owner
Mrs. T has over 15 years experience in early childhood education. She is a former public school teacher, who has taught in Dallas, Terrell, Mesquite and Corsicana. She has a degree in child development and will be soon graduating with her Masters in nature-based learning and outdoor education.
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 freshman at Sam Houston State and their daughter is in 7th grade at Mildred Elementary.
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, March 2024
TCINN, Poster Presentation, Waco, TX- December 2024
Texas Play and Development Conference- Presenter, Blinn College, March 2025
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.
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