Offerings
Strong Roots serves children ages 3-16 in Nature Immersive, All Weather classes.
Classes are Place Bonded and Inquiry Based - Rich in Community and Deep, Authentic Learning
Classes keep alive the Child’s Innate Connection to the Natural World as well as their Sense of Wonder.
Classes are Nourishing to the mind, body and spirit of the children
And all of this is done with JOY!
Each class follows an in and out-breath rhythm, allowing children time for active and big movement and then time to come in and connect with themselves, others in the class, their projects or the natural world.
Each class has opening and closing circle times that are developmentally appropriate, rich in song and story, and allow time for deeper connections to be made within the community.
Each class includes time to connect with nature through hikes, foraging, observation, and creativity.
Time for quiet and reflection in nature is also a part of each class.
WILD ROOTS
The Wild Roots Class serves children ages 3-6. This class provides extended time for deep play. We believe with greater time, little interruption and teachers who are engaged in their own purposeful work, children go deeper into their imaginative play world, which is where most of the work of Early Education happens. This class aims to keep children in their bodies and imaginations. This is done not only through extended play, but also through rich story, song, challenges in nature and opportunities for real, purposeful work as well as creative handwork projects. Guides in this class are nurturing and work hard to establish and maintain a healthy rhythm for the children so that they know what to expect each week.
Wild Roots meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-1:30
and Wednesdays from 9:30-1:30
SAPLINGS
The Saplings class serves children ages 7-10. It is a beautiful bridge between the Wild Roots class and the offerings for kids older than 10. While still providing ample time for child guided exploration, discovery and play, guides also bring a concept for the session that guides the experiences. This concept changes with each session so that fresh projects and experiences are available for the children. Traditional arts, primitive skill, foraging, cooking, story, etc are all centered around this concept. Kids have time to work in collaboration, problem solve, connect, persevere and share joy!
Saplings meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-1:30
Wednesdays from 9:30-1:30
OAKS AND WHITE PINES and VILLAGE
Oaks and White Pines classes serve children ages 10-13. These classes provide children with both time to freely explore as well as time to collaborate on authentic, meaningful projects. Learning is inquiry based and cooperative in nature. Guides plan experiences that deeply connect children to the natural world as well as deepen their relationship with their personal selves and others. Skills in traditional arts, primitive skill, foraging are developed. Kids are immersed in Indigenous story of the land, music making, and a joyful community as they become the unique individuals they are meant to become.
Oaks meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-1:30
White Pines meets on Wednesdays from 9:30-1:30
Our ViILLAGE Class meets on Thursdays 9:30-2:00 and serves kids 9-16. This is a unique offering in that it serves a wider age range, has more children and more guides and therefore can offer more choices. Our project time is spent together, working in collaboration on projects that are meaningful to the village. We forage and cook for one another, make tools that are needed (bow drills, wood carved spoons, burn bowls, weavings, etc). We make art pieces that reflect our growth and end in ceremony sharing that growth with our families.
We also have a TEEN LEADERSHIP Class for kids 13 plus that meets on Tues from 9:30-1:30. This year they will focus on identity. Contact Kristin for more details and to apply for this very unique offering.
