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Our Learner Levels

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Preschool: Shooting Stars

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Children are in a period of rapid growth, curiosity, and exploration. Through hands-on learning, purposeful work, and rich experiences in nature, students build independence, concentration, confidence, and foundational academic skills while developing a deep love of learning.

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K - 1st: Yellowwoods & Goldenrods

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As children transition toward greater reasoning and responsibility, they strengthen foundational literacy and mathematics skills while continuing to develop independence, self-direction, and social awareness. Learning is active, meaningful, and connected to the natural world.

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2nd-3rd: Tulip Trees & Redbuds

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4th-6th: Junipers & Royal Ferns

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Middle School: Poison Ivy

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Field Study Program: Aster & Sycamore

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By stepping outside the traditional classroom, students engage in rigorous scientific observation and collaborative field studies that foster independent critical thinking. They translate these real-world environmental insights into meaningful artistic expressions, using the creative process to discover their unique voices, build personal resilience, and cultivate a lifelong purpose of environmental stewardship.

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