THE ACADEMY
OF INNOVATIVE LEARNERS
We're located at 2216 Stonehill Rd. Jefferson City, MO
“When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.”MARIA MONTESSORI
Find joy and learning in all seasons of life
Grab your outdoor gear and come explore with us
Nourish Farms Nature School
Ages 3-8 years old
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Available Fall, Winter & Spring
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*Currently 3-hour daily classes are available for the 2024-2025 school year*
Our Nature School is a great way to offer your child an opportunity to learn in nature all year long.
We believe nature is the best teacher and landscapes tell endless stories.
Each day we offer unstructured play as an important time for children to socialize, express ideas, problem-solve, explore, and connect to nature. We take a wellness moment for children to reflect and observe their surroundings. Long periods of exploration and discovery are offered along with a daily activity. Nature School is available in Fall, Winter, and Spring and a Nature Summer Camp is available in June & July.
We are outdoors all day and will spend days in our Greenhouse when it is raining, snowing, or extremely windy. We recommend signing up for all three seasons to get the most benefit from the program. Classes are limited to 10 students per day.
Who is this class for?
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Children ages 3-5
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Children who love the outdoors
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Children who do not have a lot of experience in the outdoors
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Children looking to develop confidence, independence, emotional identification, and regulation through nature
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Parents looking for a Whole Child Approach in education
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Parents looking for a gentler discipline style in a preschool. We follow Janet Lansbury, gentle parenting style approach
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Parents looking for Waldorf style curriculum
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Learning through play
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Child-led learning
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Alternative to preschools that have children sit for long periods of time
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No screen education