At The Native School, we believe that the natural world is the best classroom for developing confident, resilient, and creative learners. Our Early Elementary offers a unique, nature-based learning experience inspired by Scandinavian forest schools, where children thrive through outdoor exploration, self-directed play, and hands-on learning.

Program Options:

• Partial Week (2 days): Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu

• Full Week (4 days): Mon - Thu

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Our teachers guide each child’s unique journey by creating an environment that supports individuality, freedom to explore, and opportunities for risky play—critical elements in fostering courage, problem-solving, and resilience.

At The Native School, your child will not only grow academically, but also gain an appreciation for the natural world and develop a lasting commitment to caring for it.

Programs Focus:

• Balancing student freedom with responsibility

• Risky Play

• Focus on Social/Emotional, Cognitive, Language, and Physical Development

• Fostering environmental stewardship in all children

• Practice in real-world skills 

• Inquiry and Project-based learning

• Orton-Gillanham Literacy Instruction