TrailBlazers - 5 Year-Olds

This dynamic and exploratory course combines self-discovery with foundational math skills, focusing on 0-10, all set in the inspiring outdoor classroom of a forest school. Through hands-on activities, creative exploration, and outdoor adventures, children will explore the theme "All About Me in Numbers," discovering how math connects to their lives and the natural world. 

 This engaging and exploratory course invites students to embark on a journey of self-discovery and connection to the natural world with foundational reading and writing skills. Through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and creative expression, students will explore the theme "All About Me." They will learn about their unique qualities, interests, and feelings while building a sense of community and appreciation for the environment. 

Building on the foundations of "All About Me 1.1," this second session shifts focus to exploring group connections and collaborative math adventures in the forest, while still focusing on 0 - 10. Students will deepen their understanding of math concepts by engaging in activities that highlight teamwork, comparison, and collective data gathering.

 This follow-up course builds on the foundation of self-discovery from "All About Me," expanding the focus to include connections with others and the environment through reading and writing. Students will deepen their understanding of community, collaboration, and their role in the natural world. Through engaging outdoor activities and group explorations, students will discover how they fit into the broader "us" of their class and the ecosystem around them. 

This exciting course invites students to explore their five senses while building foundational math skills in the forest. Through hands-on discovery, students will connect sensory experiences to numbers (0-10), patterns, and measurements, developing both their awareness of the natural world and their confidence in math. 

This immersive course invites students to engage their five senses while developing foundational reading and writing skills. Through storytelling, descriptive language, and creative expression, students will explore how their senses help them experience and understand the natural world. 

 This hands-on course introduces students to the basics of matter—solids, liquids, and gases—through a mathematical lens in the natural world. By exploring how matter behaves and interacts in the forest, students will use counting, measuring, and sorting to build a foundational understanding of both science and math. 

 This interactive course introduces students to the concept of matter—solids, liquids, and gases—through engaging reading and writing activities in the natural world. Using books, storytelling, and creative writing, students will explore how matter exists and changes in the environment while developing foundational literacy skills. 

This math-focused course introduces students to the concept of community helpers, from farmers to fireman, by exploring their roles. Students will learn how numbers play a role in the work of helpers in both human communities and nature. 

 This literacy-focused course introduces Students to the world of community helpers while building foundational reading and writing skills. Through engaging stories, creative writing, and outdoor activities, students will explore the roles of helpers in their communities and how these roles connect to the natural world. 

In this interactive early spring course, students will embark on the journey of preparing a garden while developing foundational math skills. Through hands-on activities, students will explore concepts such as counting, measuring, and pattern recognition, all within the context of garden preparation. 

In this engaging early spring course, students will embark on a journey to prepare a garden while enhancing their reading and writing skills. Through interactive storytelling, descriptive w riting, and hands-on activities, students will learn about the steps involved in starting a garden and the importance of each stage.  

Building upon the early spring session, this course focuses on observing plant growth and engaging in harvesting activities, further developing math skills such as data collection, measurement, and basic addition and subtraction.  These courses aim to integrate mathematical learning with hands-on gardening experiences, providing a holistic educational approach that nurtures both academic skills and a connection to the natural world. 

Building upon the early spring session, this course focuses on observing and documenting the growth and changes in the garden. Students will continue to develop their reading and writing abilities through interactive activities centered around their flourishing garden.   These courses aim to integrate literacy development with hands-on gardening experiences, providing a holistic educational approach that nurtures both academic skills and a love for the natural world. 

In this interactive course, students will delve into the world of farms to develop foundational math skills. Through hands-on activities set in a natural environment, students will explore counting, measuring, sorting, and pattern recognition, all inspired by farm life. 

This literacy-focused course invites students to explore the world of farms through reading and writing activities integrated into the natural environment. Students will engage with farm-themed stories, develop vocabulary, and practice writing, all while immersed in nature.