Great Explorers- Ages 5-7

Great Creators Ages 8-11

Monday- Thursday 9 AM- 3 PM

The benefits of nature-based learning are gaining attention from families and researchers. There are multidimensional ecosystems outside of an authoritarian approach, which continues inside the walls of traditional-led classrooms. Student acquisition in the natural world leads to informed learning processes. Community learning in the environment allows children and adolescents to reconnect with themselves and others; this process is collaborative and authentic.

Reasons for choosing nature-based learning:

• Increases cognition, flexibility, and creativity

• Enhances gross motor development

• Assists with self-regulation skills and sleep regularity

• Promotes respect for the natural world

• Reinforces lesson material with tangible evidence

The Elementary program will include the following:

Morning Circle- songs, poems, and fingerplays

Art Exploration- process-focused art activities

Montessori materials providing a hands-on and concrete learning approach.

In the Garden- outdoor activities and exploration

Science & Discovery- science-related activities and inspiration for invitations

Cooking- age-appropriate recipes for children

Seasonal Reading- themed stories & reading recommendations

Search and Find (students are tasked with finding items in nature based on color, texture, etc.)

Design and Build (students are given a STEM challenge to use items in nature to build a structure or object)

Illustrate (students sketch, color, illustrate, or graph)

Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Geography, History, and Physical Education

*All programs are limited to 10 students per program