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Forest School Programs

L'il Woodland

Wanderers

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Caregiver + Child Program

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Ages 1-3​

Forest

Friends

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Half Day Kindergarten

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Ages 3-5

Forest School Academy & Experience​​

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Emergent Inquiry Based Academics

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Ages 5-10

L'il Woodland Wanderers

  • Ages 1-3    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Choose Mondays AND/OR Wednesdays

  • $80 for four sessions

  • Sign up for four sessions at a time!

  • Caregiver stays with toddler

  • Storytelling, Art, Music & Movement- all in the Forest and on the Farm!

  • Monthly themes change based on seasonal changes 

  • Caregiver can bring a "wearable" infant!

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Forest Friends

  • Ages 3-5

  • 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Mondays & Wednesdays - $215/month​

  • Mondays OR Wednesdays - $120/month

  • Children must be toilet proficient, and be able to demonstrate an age appropriate ability to follow directions and show respect for others. 

  • Outdoor program- Rain, shine, or snow!

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Forest Friends "Daily Flow"

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8:45-9:15 Drop Off and "Heartful" Greetings

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9:15-9:45 Morning Tea, Handwork, Farm Exploration​

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9:45-10:15 Snack, Storytime, and Reflection

 

10:15-12:00 Morning Gathering & Forest Exploration

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12:00-12:30 Farm Exploration and Reflection

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  • Ages 5-10​

  • Academy Options: ​
    • 8:45-12:30/Mons & Weds: $235 monthly

    • 8:45-3:15/Mons & Weds:  $365 monthly

    • 8:45-12:30/Mons or Weds: $120 monthly

    • 8:45-3:15/Mons or Weds:  $160 monthly

  • Children must be able to demonstrate the ability to follow directions and show respect for others. 

  • We follow an Emergent, Inquiry Based Learning Curriculum tied to National, State and Local Standards for each grade level

Forest School Academy

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  • Ages 5-10​

  • 12:30-3:15  $25/day
  • Discount for multiple day packages and sibling groups!
  • Complete Forest School Immersion

  • Can attend one, two or more days a month!  

  • Discover what Forest School has to offer:

    • Building confidence with tool use​

    • Boosting self-esteem by following and developing interests

    • ... and so much more!

Forest School Experience

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Forest School Academy &

Forest School Experience

"Daily Flow"

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8:45-9:15   Drop Off, Morning Journaling & Intention Setting

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9:15-9:45   Morning Gathering, Farm Exploration​

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9:45-12:00  Snack, Math, Reading & Writing Workshops,

             Labs & Studios

 

12:00-12:30 Lunch

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12:30-3:00  Hike to Halfway Woods, Forest Gathering,                 Story & Inquiry Discussion

             Forest Exploration

3:00-3:15   Group Reflection and Dialogue

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2025-2026 Forest School Calendar

We follow Rutherford County Schools

for vacation closings.  

 

Below are the dates Forest School will NOT operate:

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September 1: Labor Day/No School

October 6-10: Fall Break

October 22: Teacher Inservice and Work Day/No School

November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break

December 22- January 2: Winter Break

January 5: Teacher Inservice and Work Day/No School

January 19: Family Fun in the Forest Day

February 16: President’s Day Teacher Retreat Day

March 30-April 3: Spring Break

May 20:  Last Day of Forest School

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Weather Closings: 

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Since we are an all-weather program, we will not close automatically for inclement weather when Rutherford County Schools is closed.

 

During inclement weather situations, we will keep parents informed about our school closures.

Contact Us at the Farm

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11237 JW Jordan Rd   
Lascassas, TN

37085

Proud Accredited member of the

Forest School Teacher Institute

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Oakview Farm strives to promote a community that includes individuals from diverse educational backgrounds and life experiences. All are welcome, regardless of gender, disability, neurological differences, racial and ethnic origin, cultural and language practices, sexual orientation, social economic status or religious beliefs.

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