Oakview Farm Forest School
Full Day Tutorial for Ages 5-10
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Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00-3:30
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(Drop off between 8:45-9:00 and Pick up between 3:15-3:30)
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We begin after Labor Day on September 8, 2025 (see calendar below)
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​The cost for the full year is $3150 for 61 sessions, OR $315 monthly. The tuition can be paid per month or in one lump sum.
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We also have a $50 annual enrollment fee that covers the cost of our Watercolor Sets, Sit Spot mats, Spiral-bound Nature Journals, and Science and Math workbooks and manipulatives.
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Our morning begins promptly at 9:00, with students dressed and ready for the weather! See our schedule below.
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​At this time, we do not offer before or after care.
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Children must be able to demonstrate the ability to follow directions and show respect for others.
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We are an "all weather" program. Parents must commit to providing appropriate gear and clothing. See below for more information!
About Oakview Farm Forest School Tutorial
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As part of the homeschool tutorial, we provide the curricular framework for Math, English Language Arts, Culture/History, and Science. Students will also rotate between American Sign Language classes, Art exploration, and Animal Handling classes throughout the year. We will provide work that students MAY do at home to extend their learning at Forest School.
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Children dress for the weather!
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Layers are taken on or off as needed as the temperature changes throughout the day.
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If it rains, children wear waterproof clothing. Children can choose to work and play in the rain.
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If it snows, children wear insulating clothes! We will recommend what kind of clothing is best to keep children warm and dry.
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There are covered areas in the forest, so children can be out in the weather, or take a break from it.
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Instruction occurs throughout the day, in rain, snow, fog, or sunshine!
60 degrees and above
(base layer)
2025-2026 Full Day Tutorial
September 8 - May 20
We follow Rutherford County Schools for vacation closings.
Below are the dates Forest School will NOT operate:
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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
February 16: President’s Day Teacher Retreat Day
March 30-April 3: Spring Break
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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.
8:45-9:00 Drop Off
9:00-9:30 Entering the Space/Forest School
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Check/get work binders, pack backpacks with tools, etc. (Red Shed)
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Forest School Trek
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Mindful Arrival at Forest School Site: Journaling, Sit Spots, Yoga
9:30-10:00 Morning Gathering
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Greetings
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Group Activity
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Sharing and Dialogue
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News/Announcements/Story
10:00-11:30 Language Arts Morning Literacy Flow
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Teacher Directed:
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Writing Workshop (Handwriting Warmup Lesson)
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Reading Workshop (Letter/Word Sort Warmup Lesson)
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Teacher Faciltated:
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Word Sort
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Learner Led (Daily Five):
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Letter and Word Work (Handwriting, Word Sort Activities)
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D.E.A.R. Time (Independent)
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Story Play (small world play)
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Word/Sentence building
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Read with a friend
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11:30-12:00 Focused Interest Rotations (Foreign Language, Bushcraft, Animal Handling, etc)
12:00-12:45 Lunch, Games/Low Ropes Course, Journals in Hammocks/Sit Spots
12:45 Trek back to Base Camp
1:00-2:00 Math All Around
2:00-2:45 Culture, History & Arts
3:00 Reflection/Afternoon Gathering (Socratic Dialogue)
3:15 Pack Up/Ready for Dismissal