Fiddleheads Forest School

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Literacy
  • Environment

Location

2300 Arboretum Drive ESeattle, WA 98112 United States
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Mission Statement

At the Fiddleheads Forest School we believe that children are intrinsically motivated to learn, and that they do so by exploring the world around them. We aim to foster a sense of wonder, to guide rather than compel, and to provide room for possibility rather than attempt to constrain children’s interests to fit within a certain curriculum. Our goal is to create an ideal setting for students ages 3-5 to grow into citizens of the world, with a respect for all cultures and environments and the desire to engage with their communities.

Description

Fiddleheads Forest School is an entirely outdoor, nature-based program where the premise for our day-to-day activities is play and exploration.

We will -

  • Promote social skills and positive self-image through group play and cooperative learning
  • Develop activities that encourage cognitive growth, problem-solving skills and development of physical motor skills
  • Encourage problem-solving and reflection by asking open-ended questions and provide information in response to children’s ideas, insights, and concerns
  • Provide a supportive, safe learning environment to encourage discovery, questioning and experimentation
  • Cultivate emotional literacy and empathy to develop self-esteem
  • Nurture self-expression, creativity and reflection
  • Celebrate diversity of all living things and the individuality of children and families
  • Instill respect and appreciation for the natural world

Together we are working to create a program that arises out of the unique social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each student within this particular environment. Teachers act as guides; helping children to cultivate senses that are attuned to the affordances of their surroundings during a developmentally crucial time. Daily observation and experimentation on an individual and group level foster a love of science as well as social and emotional development and self-regulation.

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by Jennifer G. from Portland, OR (2020-09-29 11:43:54.0)
Wonderful experience! The Forest School Director was great to work with and got me set up to volunteer quickly. Working with the teachers was fantastic and I learned a lot about implementing nature based, age-appropriate curriculum for 3-5 year olds.
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