Curious and Kind Education

Curious and Kind offers a unique blend of forest school principles intertwined with the agile learning centers model, creating an environment that is both child-led and structured to nurture projects. Ideal for families seeking a flexible alternative to traditional schooling, our early childhood education program caters to those who prioritize outdoor experiences while also including nature-based curriculum. We provide a supportive space where children can explore, learn, connect and grow at their own pace, fostering curiosity and kindness along the way.

School year programs:

Nature Stay and Play (ages walking-6 yrs old)
- Walk to our forest classroom space
- Arrival: Songs and Play
- Read Aloud & Play invitations
- Featured creature to learn about nature and inspire play!
- Enjoy free play (ex. storytelling, imaginative play, explorations, discovery, teamwork, dramatic play)
- Snacks anytime
- Water often!
- Gratitude Circle and Closing

Forest School homeschool program (ages 5-12 yrs old)
- Greeting and Set the Week/Day meeting
- Morning: Offerings
- Time for snacks and lunch
- Afternoon: Offerings
**Offerings are derived from student interests
- Closing Meeting: Reading, Reflection & Gratitude
- Monthly community experts visit us &/or we go out on a field trips
- CK Clubs- For an additional hour (2-3:00pm): We will offer art, music, and "hot topics" like pokemon, godzilla, fairies, stories and more!

ReWild AfterSchool (age 5-10 yrs old) - weekly wilderness skills for kids,
rooted in nature and built for adventure
- 3:30-4:00pm Flexible drop off, welcome and nature art project
- 4:00-5:00pm Wild Skill of the week
- 5:00-5:30pm Flexible pick up, nature games & Forest play
ReWild Skills/Curriculum includes:
- whittling, fire & fort building, and tool use
- foraging and cooking
- tree identification and climbing
- creek & pond exploration & fish catching
- animal tracking and identification
- water filtration
- candle dipping
- pond frond weaving
- sun dials and solar ovens
and more.....

LaunchPad- homeschool teen programs (ages 13-17 yrs old)- Flying and Grounded our programs goals are to support young people launching into life as good humans.
3 thoughtfully designed programs to support young people as they launch into life curious, connected, & confident in who they are
- All our programs are no/low tech meaning phones stay at home or tucked in backpacks.