Activities and Schedule
At Wise Roots Collective, we believe that nature is the ultimate teacher. Our curriculum draws from the child-centered traditions of Waldorf, Forrest School, and Montessori to provide a unique and holistic learning experience that fosters gratitude, self-reliance, logic and reasoning, and self-awareness in your child!
Our days are made up of the following routines and activities:
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Hours: 930am-230pm M-F
* Morning Circle
* Breathing and inner focus
* Movement and dancing, simple yoga, Chi Gong, body awareness
* Ceremonies & Culture
* Music and song
* Storytelling
* Art: drawing, painting, nature-inspired crafts
* Maker projects
* Nature activities and forest discovery​​
* Movement games
* Conflict resolution
* Math, Science, English practice
* Practical skill building - sewing, knife work, sawing, drilling, knot tying
* Planting
* Cooking projects
* Community offerings
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For enrollment:
Tuition: To be determined by child participation
Interview and Application process: By phone and in person
Waiver Form: upon request
Hut Building
Children use nature's elements to create their own space, shelter, forts, etc. They learn and practice construction, building, weaving, and balance.
Maker Projects
Children apply focus, learn math and science, while constructing and mixing various ingredients to make useful products they use themselves or for gifts
Grounding and Awareness
Children learn how to positively channel their energy and ground their bodies through fun yoga postures, flows and chi gong. They learn how to sit and meditate with nature and how their actions ripple and effect all life around them
Music
Children learn a combination of traditional Waldorf songs and popular music from every genre and tradition. We incorporate many Spanish songs and learn others from each child’s ancestry to build language learning skills and increase our awareness and connection to one another celebrating our cultural diversity. We also practice rhythm games with percussive instruments
Planting and Gardening
Children learn about seeds and growing their own food for nourishment. Sprouting, planting seeds, imbue the cycles of life.
Ceremony/Cultural Celebrations
Children practice regular rituals and songs of gratitude around circle and meal breaks. They make and experience all the cultural and holiday traditions passed down to them through their ancestors. They participate in seasonal events such as the "Solstice Spiral"
Special Guests
Friends and family members of the community share offerings to the children including projects like boat making, storytelling, and skill sharing. "Empowerment Hats" - Guest Clay shared a story he wrote for his own son at the age of 5. The message to the kids was to be inspired to reflect on their inner joy and create a physical totem as a symbol to never forget their unique most valued truths on their journey in life.
Math/Science/Reading/Writing
Children learn math and science through experiments, projects and direct experience with the elements of nature. They build reading/writing skills through regular journaling connected to what they see and feel outdoors.