Mother Nature's Playgarden

Our present day, cutting-edge philosophers, scientists, and educators all agree that the world is changing so rapidly, technologically as well as ecologically, that there is currently no way of predicting what the world is going to look like 20 years from now. Experts conclude that the typical American educational system will not adequately prepare our children for the world that they are inheriting as it is based on an old model of industry which is rapidly becoming outdated. It is evident that in this fast paced world, our children need to experientially acquire skills that are currently neglected and compartmentalized in traditional school settings such as: critical thinking and creativity, tolerance and cooperation, problem solving and research, collaboration and leadership, mindfulness and compassion, health and focus, resilience and sustainability, and expansiveness and wonder as the world’s new generation of stewards.

The innovative yet proven successful educational approach we are offering invites our children, alongside their families, to explore and learn in a safe and enlivening atmosphere, one where we all have the opportunity to flourish as our children make important strides towards becoming who they were born to be. In a child-centered, beauty and quality enriched environment there are great expanses of nature to frolic, dream, and work. Here our children are given an opportunity to learn who they authentically are as they are inspired to hone and share their distinct gifts and talents. Each child's uniqueness is celebrated as well as their individual learning style which supports their development of self-esteem and self-belief. Learning what is intrinsically meaningful while also following their interests, at their own pace, our children are motivated to delve profoundly into themselves and their learning. In a multi-age setting, deep connection to self and a great sense of their place of belonging to their family, peers, community, and the world fosters our children’s innate leadership and stewardship skills while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s rewards and challenges.