HARMONY WOODS EARTH SCHOOL

                             ~ Living and Learning in Nature and with the Arts ~

  Harmony Woods Earth School is a hands-on, one day a week, learning program designed for the home learner. It is for children, between the ages of 7 and 12, who want a regularly scheduled time to bond with other children while exploring, discovering, investigating, observing and recording their experiences in the world together, and parents who are looking for a more enriching and unique experience for their children.

It is a natural extension of my natural early learning program, A Nest in Nature, encompassing the same philosophy, but with a slightly more structured approach, in lines with the growth and ability of this age group, while still fostering flexibility, choice, independence and JOY.

  It is my vision to connect more children with nature, animals and the arts and to instill that sense of joyfulness and inspiration in living and learning and caring deeply about our earth. It is available to each and every one of us and can last our whole lifetime, if we choose.

  Harmony Woods Earth School nurtures the *whole child*, the heart, mind and body, providing enriching experiences and opportunities with nature, the arts, and each other, in a respectful and nurturing atmosphere and is inspired by the philosophies of Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Enki, Unschooling and Charlotte Mason.

There is a rhythm to our days, and our activities flow naturally, reflecting the seasons, from the awakening of the earth, to its period of rest, to its awakening again.  The children become more aware of the natural world around them, its cycles and its offerings, and the many gifts within themselves, through our various endeavors and caring learning environment.

 

     "Rhythm is the pulse of life and it is not possible to be connected to the pulse of life within or around us unless we are connected to the natural rhythms" ~enki

  The children experience the four elements on a regular basis: fire, water, wind, and earth which allows them to make further connections about the world in which they live, and they use a myriad of art medium to express themselves and record their knowledge of it in various ways.

                              

                         "Every day we warm ourselves by Fire,

                                 Wash ourselves in Water,

                                 Feel the Wind in our hair,

                                   Walk upon the Earth."          ~unknown

  Children learn and grow naturally by *doing*, becoming more *connected* to the earth and other living beings by being richly involved in each new experience, and by delving deeper in their ongoing projects. We use organic and natural materials and quality artist supplies to experience new things, see same things in a new light, observe differences, and expresses ourselves in multiple ways.

 

Harmony Woods Earth School *engages* the child and makes learning *meaningful* and *joyful*   through hands-on, independent and group activity in:

     

     ~Nature Walks and Nature Journaling

        (woodlands, meadow, pond, vernal pools, gardens)

     -Nature activities and crafts

      -Gardening activities

     ~Nature/Science Experiments - (scientific method)

     ~Animal Science and Animal Care (Horses, rabbits, ducks, hens, dogs, wildlife)

     ~Poetry and Stories (composing and listening)

     ~Daily Quote Journal (penmanship, free expression)

     ~Art medium and projects (intergrated arts)

     ~Journal Writing - (scrapbooking their days)

     ~Self-expression (verbal, written, movement)

     ~Cultures, cultural traditions and festivals

 

                       and more.

    

Each child will keep a binder for recording their experiences and thoughts, etc,  in the Reggio philosophy of using the many *languages* of children.

    Dates:  Every Tuesday Starting September 28 through December 7th.

                  

                                   OR

              

                Every Wednesday Starting September 29 through December 8

              (We might take Thanksgiving week off )

    Time: 9:00 am - 2 pm  

    Cost :  Tuition will be $38 per day, payable weekly or monthly.

Location:

  Harmony Woods Earth School is located at our log home at Harmony Woods Farm on Old Center Street in North Middleboro (between Pleasant and Vernon St) ., easily accessible from Rts. 24, 44, 18, 28, 495 and the Middleboro rotary.

Our farm is our joyful journey and consists of 12+ acres of woodlands, a pond, a ridge, vernal pools, organic gardens and a meadow. We have Haflinger horses, French Angora rabbits, a Dwarf rabbit, Pekin ducks, baby chicks and free-ranging hens, two kittens, and a Bulldog.

                                                                                   CONTACT ME

                         Harmony Woods Earth School - Autumn session

                              

                               10 Tuesdays - September 28 to December 7

                                                          OR

  Added day! 10 Wednesdays - September 29 to December 8 

 

                              Space is limited .  Please contact me to enroll or for more information.

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A Visiting Day for new or interested families will be held in August.

Earth School hours

     9am  - 2pm

marcia@harmonywoodsfarm.com

1-774-260-0104