Forest Kindergarten

Our PreK & Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Hornor and Ms. Nash, are certified Forest Kindergarten teachers. They are also highly-experienced classroom teachers who are passionate about creating immersive outdoor learning experiences for young children.

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• Educational excellence through meaningful, hands-on learning

• Social-emotional development through independence, collaboration, confidence, and self-regulation

• Physical and cognitive development through active exploration and problem-solving

• Curiosity and creativity through daily interaction with the natural environment

• A deep connection to nature through both independent and guided exploration

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Carman’s outdoor classroom is designed to function as both an open-ended and directed learning space. Students can:

• Create and pursue their own activities and interests

• Participate in building, gardening, composting, and other traditional outdoor pursuits

• Engage in teacher-guided lessons and explorations

• Learn across the curriculum in a natural setting

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Students excel in our hybrid program, where outdoor learning is part of the daily experience. Our teachers’ expertise ensures that learning is safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and academically purposeful, creating an environment where all children can thrive.