Our Pedagogy
The Growing Roots Nature School focuses on educating the whole child through a balance of intellectual, physical and emotional development. We cultivate life-long learning through inquiry-based child-led learning, and developmentally- appropriate practices.
This balanced education model is supported by a team of educators that collaborate daily to support each individual child, and provide mentorship to all children.
Our curriculum incorporates natural learning, outdoor play and exploration, and developing contextual problem solving skills. Our school is rooted in allowing children to learn through the outdoors, and we aim to educate while immersed in nature.
Students are encouraged to ask questions and deepen their own natural inquiries. Through a project-based inquiry we strive to make learning hands-on and meaningful to all students.
Outdoors
Our school is situated in a beautiful private forest, with plenty of space for students to explore and engage with nature. We aim to spend the majority of our days outside in all seasons.
Additionally, we have two indoor, heated, yurt style classrooms , to be used during inclement weather and curriculum.
Experiential Learning
Children thrive in a learning environment that speaks to their ever-changing and beautifully
developing minds. This school allows children to have an enriching and stimulating space that encourages
children's natural curiosities, and builds upon those interests.
We provide children with the space and environment to use their unique talents and abilities to guide their learning journey.
Environment
We believe that the environment is the “third teacher”. An environment rich in learning opportunities will foster creativity, curiosity and student-led inquiry.
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Our Growing Roots Nature School is embedded in learning outdoors, which helps to foster children’s natural movements, adventures, inquiry, and nature-based questions.
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