At Field to Forest we know learning isn’t linear.
Our approach centers nature and our environment as the primary teacher while drawing inspiration from a variety of whole-child centered learning models.
Some of the learning models we draw inspiration from include:
Forest School focuses on the experiencing of the natural elements to foster resilience, confidence & vitality in children. It prioritizes skill building and the development of seasonal, cyclical awareness through observation & participation with nature.
Waldorf tradition emphasizes story, music, art & the significance of 7 year learning & developmental cycles.
Montessori methods use natural materials to emphasize the process over the product and a spiral curriculum approach to scaffold skill building over time.
Emergent Learning Models like the Reggio Emilia Approach, Charlotte Mason’s work and the research of Peter Gray highlight the importance of developing intrinsic motivation and cultivating passion & learning readiness through focusing on child-led interests.
We understand that inquiry & learning are play, nature literacy & ancestral skills are foundational life skills, and through conscious community building we can foster a future in harmony with our environment.
Some of the learning resources woven into the program include:
A Year in Forest School and other Forest School Manuals
Blossom & Root, a creative, nature-based, secular homeschooling curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason & Waldorf philosphies.
Lavendar Blue, a holistic, Waldorf-inspired curriculum full of enchanting stories & circles and beautifully integrated artistic activities.
Waldorf Arts & Handcraft Teaching Manuals
Montessori Materials & Form Drawing Manuals
An example of our daily rhythm:
9:00: Arrival & free play
9:30: Morning circle & songs
10:00: Handwashing & snack
10:30: Forest adventure & farm activities
11:30: Story time & lesson
12:30: Handwashing & lunch
1:00: Arts & crafts
2:00: Music, mindful movement & story
2:30: Cleanup & gratitude circle
2:45: Handwashing & snack
3:00: Pick up
Our daily rhythm is a stable framework, not a rigid routine. By allowing the ebb & flow of the seasons to guide us, we cultivate a predictable, yet flexible, environment for the children to find their footing, expand their horizons and blossom in their own unique fashion.
