Airie's Forest School
Our Forest School classes are designed for children to immerse themselves
in a world of wonder.
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The A.F.S. Experience
A PLAYce for an Authentic Childhood
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Rooted in the Forest School philosophy, we provide children with time, space, and tools to take the lead in their learning, developing new skills through hands-on play in the great outdoors.​
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Protected time for uninterrupted play outside
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All-weather immersive experiences
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Rain, Snow, Sunshine . . . but never Lightning!​
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Experiential Learning in Airie's Outdoor Learning Laboratories​
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Self-directed, hands-on exploratory play
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Process art and creative expression
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Developmentally appropriate curricular experiences embedded in play
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Our teachers encourage children to engage in open-ended, outdoor play every day.
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Invitations to learn come from the children's curiosities, developmental needs, and natural instincts, rather than a forced, scripted structure.
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Inspired by the seasons, wildlife, and our local ecosystems.
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Airie's instructional approach is inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational philosophies.​​​​
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Exclusive Airie Community clubs, celebrations, and trips!
Airie Forest School Classes and Groups
Educating children is meant to be a shared journey among parents, teachers, and the children themselves.
Our hybrid classes combine home education with the support of experienced and licensed teachers. Students spend meaningful days exploring and learning alongside peers at Airie’s in-person classes, while parents have the flexibility to continue their individualized learning journeys at home. Together, we create a family-centered education where parents, teachers, and children work as partners, building confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning within a supportive village that feels like home.
Forest Families
Families that enroll in Airie Forest School are seeking to:
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Prioritize playful learning inspired by nature
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Cultivate literacy through rich, hands-on experiences
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Build resilience and creative tolerance
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Support emotional intelligence through collaboration and strife
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Slow down and connect with other homeschooling families
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Partner with Airie educators
"We chose Airie because we wanted our daughter to have the opportunity to step away from screens and experience more unstructured, natural play. I have always felt that being outside is so important for both physical and mental health, and I wanted her to have more of that in her life."
— Lystash Family
"Airie’s approach to learning through nature, where play and creativity are a priority, felt like exactly what our daughter needed. We love the multi-age group setup, which gives kids the opportunity to learn from one another and helps them develop leadership skills in a natural way.
It just felt like the right place for our daughter to explore, grow, and connect with the world around her."
— Williams Family