Program Descriptions

The Inde Nature School is immersed outdoors among the pines on our sprawling 13 acres of land. We offer two programs:

Inde Explorers (3.5-6 yrs)

Inde Elementary (must be 5 years old by the start of the school year)

Inde Explorers

 Inde Explorer Sparrows: 3.5-6 years old 

8:30am-12:30pm

5 day M-F

3 day MTW

2 day ThF

Inde Explorer Starlings: 3.5-6 years old 

9:30am-1:30pm

5 day M-F

3 day MTW

2 day ThF

Children are invited to explore, create and discover within their natural surroundings. Each morning children are greeted by our flock of chickens, our friendly ducks, and our sweet little piggies! New treasures can be found each day and evolve with the changing of the seasons. As discoveries are made, questions will emerge, and these questions will guide the curriculum. Following the children’s interests and inquiries will support a growing love of learning. Children will have the opportunity to build and grow their classroom by moving logs and rocks around and by tending the garden. On the days when Mother Nature brings us severe inclement weather (a little rain means lots of puddle jumping!), children will escape inside to their cozy classroom or the Backyard Clubhouse on the main campus where they will be engaged with activities and crafts indoors until harsh weather conditions subside. Children should be prepared for the outdoors when they arrive with bug spray and sunscreen already applied. They will need weather appropriate clothing, changes of clothes, and accessories such as rain boots, glove etc. There is no bad weather just improper clothing!

Building a deep connection with nature at a young age will help cultivate a lasting respect for the outdoors and provide a lifetime foundation of embracing the great outdoors. When we say “nature school” we mean we’re out in nature! Our Inde Nature Clubhouse is out in the woods- “off the grid”… Meaning no electricity or water. Children utilize a well maintained and cleaned porta-toilet and hand washing station! This allows us to truly embrace the great outdoors and learn to thrive without every modern amenity.

Inde Elementary

Inde Elementary: must be 5 years old by the start of the school year

8:30am-3:00pm

5 day M-F

Our cross-curriculum thematic unit allows each child a differentiated curriculum based on a holistic global journey through nature, culture, and self discovery, nurturing their young mind to grow roots of understanding while spreading wings of exploration. Our classroom has an 20 students: 2 teachers ratio in order to allow 1-on-1 learning, as well as to have opportunities to blend the grade levels together for subjects! Our Nature House allows for students to be indoors during inclement weather while still having the feeling of being surrounded by the outdoors with natural elements everywhere! Instead of traditional schooling that has students sitting at a desk with a textbook, this program focuses on comfort and creativity! Grab a comfy pillow to find a quiet spot to read, have your clipboard in hand as you explore the surrounding wooded areas, join the group for a snack at the family style table. Students will cultivate responsibility and empathy through daily farm animal care and animal husbandry practices with our on-site Chickens, Ducks and Pigs!

We guide children on a journey where learning flowers with the rhythms of the natural world. With each carefully chosen piece of literature as our compass, our curriculum encourages:

Environmental Stewardship & Entrepreneurial Mindset

Global Citizenship & Social-Emotional Competence

Scientific Discovery & Creative Expression

Literacy is not just a skill to master, but a joy to embrace! Through hands-on learning, children explore math, science, culture, and critical thinking as they connect their academic lessons with real world examples! What will you discover with us as you Explore Beyond Four Walls?

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