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What is NatureNest Playgroup?

NatureNest is Hong Kong’s pioneering nature-themed playgroup, thoughtfully blending Montessori methodology with wilderness exploration for children aged 1-5. Born from the belief that concrete jungles need wild spaces, we’ve created a program where young explorers reconnect with the earth. Our unique approach weaves practical life skills , sensorial discovery and independence-building into every session.

Here, nature is the ultimate teacher. Children engage in guided “work” with natural materials like pinecones, wood, and fabric while developing eco-awareness through planting native species and water activities. Seasonal rhythms guide our activities, from mud kitchen experiments and STEAM based activities to nature-themed arts and crafts.

Why it matters

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Montessori Meets Nature

  • Practical Life Skills → Watering plants, composting, caring for animals

  • Sensorial Discovery → Texture hunts (soil/seed/stone), scent gardens, sound mapping, indoor playground

  • Independence → Child-led foraging and exploration, nature discovery, routine practice and error of control.

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Nature-Based Learning Matters

  • Improve physical health, immune system and reduced risk of obesity

  • Improve mental health, boost self-confidence, relieve stress and reduce anxiety

  • Increased Environmental Awareness

  • Improved learning abilities, enthusiasm and engagement

  • Promote interpersonal relationship, family harmony and establish positive self image

1 hour

Outdoor Activities per week

Significantly boosts children’s self-confidence after 8 months of continuous engagement

98%

Of teachers report increased engagement

By integrating the environment into subject teaching

3 hour

With nature

Daily exposure to nature for 3 hours can reduce the risk of myopia. Beneficial for Physical & Mental Health

Source: 1Hong Kong Nature Connectedness and Outdoor Environmental Education | Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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NatureNest Playgroup Programs

With our carefully crafted and thoughtful lessons, your children will be immersed with natural materials, activities to foster independence and confidence, environmental awareness and caring, practical life skill boosters all while naturally improving their English language skills, social interaction and problem solving abilities.

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  • Indoor Playgroup Program (Class size 6-7)

    • Sensory Exploration: Indoor guided nature-themed “work” (Plant & flowers, natural ingredients, home-made materials and tools).

    • Practical life / Motor Skills Boosters: Skill-based fine motor activities encouraging a wide range of actions and motions. Nature-styled indoor equipment with gross motor activities aimed at immersing children in nature and imaginative play

    • Nature Awareness: Nature recognition, care and exploration. Interaction with plants and natural materials

    • STEAM Sprouts: Nature science, experiments and arts and crafts

    • Storytelling and Group work: Nature-themed roleplaying “work” with long ended goals

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  • Indoor Playgroup Program (Class size 6-7)

    • Sensory Foundations: Indoor nature stations (Sensory bins, plants & flowers, mystery garden).

    • Gross Motor Skills Boosters: Nature-styled indoor equipment to promote movement and balance

    • Environmental First Steps: Nature care and immersion. Interaction with plants and natural materials

    • Parent-Child Connections: Collaborative skill-based activities with using 5 senses

Our Services and Locations

 
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25 Man Nin Street, Sai Kung                                

NatureNest indoor Playgroup @ Man Yee Wan Recreation Centre (1 hour)

Wednesday

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Thursday

10:00am - 11:00am
11:30am - 12:30pm

Friday

Saturday

11:00am - 12:00pm

Trial Price

HKD$99

Lesson Price

HKD$250

Thursday

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lesson Price

HKD$300

3:30pm - 4:30pm

HKD$950
(4 Lessons)

Package Price

 
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Shop 27, G/F Corinthia By The Sea, 23 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O

NatureNest indoor Playgroup @ Maple Bear Academy
(1 hour)

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tuesday

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Thursday

 
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G/F & 1/F, The Spectacle, 8 Cho Yuen Street, Yau Tong

NatureNest indoor Playgroup @ Maple Bear International Kindergarten (Yau Tong Campus) (1 hour)

Trial Price

HKD$99

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tuesday

HKD$1150
(4 Lessons)

Package Price

Contact us for booking & enquires

Interested in our programs? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you! Feel free to contact directly

Email : fschaeffer@keifunghk.com
Whatsapp : (852) 9688 8568

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