Mountain Road Homestead
Forest and Garden School
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Saplings Program
This program is designed for children 1-3. Preferably able to walk so they can enjoy the provided activities.
There will be many stations set out to facilitate a safe environment for young ones to explore, connect with nature and with themselves.
A parent or guardian will occupancy the child throughout the morning.
Playing is the best learning tool for children they will also have the opportunity to strengthen their fine and gross motor skills, creative play and a nature themed craft.
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Forest & Garden School Program
This core program is designed for children 2.5-6. This drop off program build’s on your child’s confidence, independence and creativity.
Being outside and play are essential for children’s social, physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing. The benefits truly are endless.
Each week will showcase a general nature theme but will facilitate the interest of the group.
Time in nature increases; self-confidence, resilience, freedom, stress reduction, healthy risk taking and general happiness.
As a Registered Early Childhood Educator literacy, mathematic, creative play, gross and fine motors skills will all be incorporated in each session
Maple Tree Program - This program runs during the mornings 9:30-12:00. During this time we will enjoyed a nature themed morning filled with stories, songs, crafts, creative play, exploring the beauty of the forest.
Oak Tree Program - This new program is a hybrid of the Maple Tree and Evergreen. Having younger and older children play together creates such a beautiful moment. The older children help the younger children with independence and the younger children can build on their confidence all while learning and playing alongside nature.
Evergreen Program - This programs run a full day 9:30-2:30. During this time we will be able to dive deeper into the learning.