About Our School Programs...

Willow Bend offers 45 in-class programs designed to supplement teachers’ science curricula. Our programs are locally focused, standards-aligned, and activity-based. They are available to teachers at schools where we are currently contracted: Flagstaff Unified School District, Williams Elementary, Maine Consolidated, and Fredonia Moccasin Unified School District. To schedule a program at one of these schools, contact Kirstie Bickford. To become a Willow Bend School, contact Sapna Sopori.

Classroom Programs
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade
- Fifth Grade
- Sixth Grade
- Middle School & High School
Field Trips
- Overview & Logistics
- Recycling Tour
Educational Resources
- Willow Bend Kits
- Other Resources
Teacher Trainings
- Program Description

Classroom Programs: Kindergarten

To ensure a high-quality educational experience, we work with only one class at a time. Programs run 30 minutes.

Bats: Through posters and stories, students will learn how bats find their food and their importance to nature.
Exploring Earthworms: Learn more about these amazing animals and their role in composting.
Forest Friends: Students are introduced to the diversity of our Flagstaff forest ecosystems as they explore objects from the forest. Supported by the Ecological Restoration Institute.
From Trees to Paper: Through story-telling and hands-on activities, students will learn about the importance of trees, how they become paper, and why it is so important to recycle.
Life in a Dead Tree: This program introduces young children to the importance of snags for animals in the forest. Supported by the Ecological Restoration Institute.
Seasons of Trees: Explore the life cycle of Flagstaff trees through a story and guided imagery!
Seeds on the Move: Through a story and real examples, students will learn how seeds are dispersed. *Suggested follow-up field trip: “Seed Dispersal” at the Arboretum*
Tadpoles to Frogs: An introduction to metamorphosis and Arizona frogs and toads. Students may even get the opportunity to turn into frogs through guided imagery!
Recycling Rules!: Students explore why recycling is so important and understand the basic rules of recycling in Flagstaff. *Suggested follow-up field trip: “Recycling Tour” through Willow Bend*