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Outdoor-nature exploration classes engage children and help them build emotional-regulation techniques, teamwork and problem solving skills; and a growth mindset so they are better prepared to handle conflict and internal and external stressors in life.
Best designed for children ages 6-9.
We embrace the thinking, feeling and willing aspects of Steiner/ Waldorf inspired education with our own nature-based and emotional wellness emphasis.
Every week we focus on a key affirmation (ex: I am Kind / I am Adventurous etc) to instill confidence in the children. We curate oral stories & fables, journaling, games, and the activities in the arts to support the daily or weekly affirmation. This is where we differ from most programs out there. While yes, we're outdoors, studying nature isn't our main focus, and while we weave in language arts & math, academics aren't the focus, your child is the inspiration for our lesson plans and we work hard to affirm them every class and help them see the amazing, creative, adventurous and kind human beings they are now and are becoming! Affirmations are powerful, and we're doubling down on them.
10am - Drop offs: free & guided play
10:20 - Session 1: Circle Time, Daily Affirmation, Oral Stories & Journaling
11:30 - Lunch Time & Guided Nature Play Break
12:00 - Session 2: Guided Field Games + Guided Arts & Hands On Projects*
1:00 - Pick Up
It's an action packed 3 hours with a lot of guided activity but just enough free choice moments that the children feel regulated with gentle transitions between each activity.
To get a better feel for how this rhythm plays out tangibly and what kinds of activities we do, email me for access to past newsletters.
Outdoor-nature exploration classes engage children and help them build emotional-regulation techniques, teamwork and problem solving skills; and a growth mindset so they are better prepared to handle conflict and internal and external stressors in life.Best designed for children ages 6-9.We embrace the thinking, feeling and willing aspects of Steiner/ Waldorf inspired education with our own nature-based and emotional wellness emphasis. The difference between Tuesday & Thursday is that Tuesday will introduce the main lesson of the week through a “question of the day” followed by story, nature journaling and team games; whereas Thursday will invite the children into a hands-on team project to bring the lesson into the physical. Both days are designed to work as a duo, but they also have value independent of one another.
Before joining the independent working world 3 years ago, Brooke led a successful career in advertising for 13 years helping dozens of brands find their unique voice and positioning by leading diverse teams to execute strategy, branding and multi layered marketing campaigns. She worked with titans like Disney, Softbank Robotics, Sony Pictures, Apple and many telecom/ tech brands, but her absolute favorite work was and is helping small businesses and startups get going because they’re the most passionate and soulfully connected to the work. As owner and cofounder of Behere, Brooke understands this soulful connection even more and brings this passion for entrepreneurship to the program infusing elements of independent thinking, leadership and soft skills of entrepreneurship into the workshops provided.
Mara Allen is an experienced educator with a career spanning over three decades. She has played a pivotal role in establishing bilingual schools in Costa Rica, demonstrating a passion for working with children. Mara's committment to education extends beyond the classroom, evident in her involvement with outdoor schools and emphasis on life skills. Her dedication and wealth of experience contribute significantly to her impactful career in teaching.
