Rewilding our children
Forest & Garden School
“Encourage your child to have muddy, grassy or sandy feet by the end of each day, that’s the childhood they deserve”
Penny Whitehouse
Program overview
Children belong outside!
All children should be provided with the opportunity to explore nature in a safe inclusive environment. A place where they can learn about the earth they live on and everything that surrounds them outside.
The children at the Forest and Garden School will have the opportunity to learn about many different subjects such as math, literature, arts & science among many other subjects. They will be strengthening their gross motor skills with non stop physical education.
The Children who attend Forest and Garden School will learn about the vast diversity of flora, fauna, invertebrates and many other species we encounter while being outside. They will also have opportunity to get their hands dirty in some of the many large vegetable gardens; learning how to plant, care for and harvest a variety of foods.
2023/2024 Program Dates
Fall Program: September 18th - December 4th (12 week)
Winter Program: January 15th - March 4th (8 week)
Spring Program: April 1st - June 10th (11 week)
Summer Programs run on a weekly basis - please enquire at mountainroadhomestead@gmail.com to be added to mailing list and be the first to know our 2024 summer schedule.
Benefits of Learning About our Natural Environment
If you provide children the opportunity to learn along side with nature you will see them grow into confident, happy, free spirited individuals.
Being outside in nature encourages children to see learning as an ongoing process of questions, problem solving and critical thinking.
Respecting nature is such an important skill and will come naturally when you are spending time outside.
Their fine and gross motor skills will be strengthened by exploring different topography and collecting small objects of interest.
Being outside in all weather types will reinforce their love and respect for the great outdoors and a lifetime of finding peace and tranquility in nature and green spaces.
If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of Forest and Nature based school, please use link provided.
https://childnature.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/FSC-Guide-1.pdf