"Be kind to yourself, others and nature!" is our ode to the forest and our classroom ethos. A day in the life of Forest School consists of endless opportunities to dive deep into imaginative play! The mud kitchen becomes a Michelin-starred restaurant with pine needle soup and world famous mud cupcakes. Downed trees become boats that sail the open ocean and hoard treasures found abroad. Every rock flipped unveils a tiny world of worms, snails, and roly-polies that are nurtured by gentle hands. Forest School is a full sensory experience and our classroom is in a constant state of change, much like the world around us. Children are encouraged to build, break down and alter the spaces in the classroom to fuel their creative journey. Forest School teaches children patience as they wait for the rainy days to turn the mud hill into a slip and slide. Forest school teaches children gratitude when the sun warms their face on the coldest winter days. Forest School teaches children resiliency when they learn to manage their needs. Forest School teaches children confidence when they create relationships with peers. Forest School teaches children mindfulness when they pause to observe the world around them. This is a small glimpse of experiences your child will encounter during their time at Forest School; there are so many more wonders to discover!
The community at LNC has seen first hand the transformation of children when they are given a safe space in the outdoors to learn and grow, deepening their connection to the land. We are expanding our program in 2026 with the addition of a new outdoor classroom, allowing us to increase enrollment by 125%! Do you want to learn more about our programming? You can submit an application and schedule a tour or you can join us for our Open House on April 19, 10-2pm. Please RSVP.