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The Sandbox Project
Read moreThe Sandbox Project was inspired by the students in Ms. A’s class at The Nature School at Kortright. Their curiosity sparked the project, and their passion drove them to take charge and come up with solutions to the problems that emerged along the way.
Discovering Winter!
Read moreLearning online hasn’t stopped our students from discovering the wonders of winter. The Nature School teachers have taken the time to plan experiments and design projects to engage students, build upon their interests, and learn about all things snow related.
Making Maple Syrup
Read moreMaple Syrup can be so much more than just a tasty treat. At The Nature School, we embrace the maple syrup season and allow our students to learn through asking questions, determining solutions, and collaboratively making their own maple syrup.
Virtual Learning with a Nature School Twist!
Read moreThe lockdown that started after the holidays has required us to adapt our teaching methods and come up with creative new approaches to making the connections our students expect from a typical day at The Nature School.
More Than Just a Stick!
Read moreA stick is the ultimate, ever-changing child’s toy. When we give kids the proper techniques to safely play with a stick, their imaginations will run wild, and that stick can become anything from a magic wand to a tool for learning math!
Fall: A Time of Discovery for Our Preschoolers
Read moreChildren experience and enjoy fall in all its beauty in the Nature School Preschool. We’re now truly on our way to an exciting year of play and learning!