Our Curriculum

Seasonal Immersions in Nature-Based Learning

At Earth Trek Forest School, children learn through seasonal immersion, nature exploration, and open ended discovery.

Our curriculum is living and responsive, shaped by curiosity, guided by weekly themes, and grounded in real experiences in the natural world.

A Living Curriculum

Our curriculum is not a fixed sequence of lessons. It is shaped by:

  • The Natural World

  • The Seasons

  • The curiosity of the students

Fall and Spring immersions guide our journey

How Children Learn

Children learn through:

  • Hands on Exploration

  • Play and Movement

  • Sensory experience in nature

  • Observation and curiosity

  • Intentional invitations from our educators

Fall Seasonal Immersion

  • Forest Transformations

  • Harvest & Animal Preparation

  • Ecosystem Cycles

Spring Seasonal Immersion

  • Wildflowers & Nesting Birds

  • Pollinators & Ponds

  • New life emerging

Weekly Thematic Learning

Exploring Insects & Ecosystems

Building with Natural Materials

Observing Animal Behavior

Sensory Nature Play

Seasonal Art & Stories

Our Approach to Learning

Play as the Foundation

Nature Connection

Embodied Learning

What Children Develop

  • Curiosity & Motivation

  • Confidence & Independence

  • Early Scientific Thinking

  • Emotional & Physical Resilience

  • Connection to Nature

Creative Expression

“Earth Trek Forest School offers seasonal immersions where children engage in weekly thematic exploration, deep-ended discovery, and meaningful connections to the world.”