Fern Gully Forest School

Fern Gully Forest School provides a unique educational experience for children ages 3-6, inspired by Waldorf and Montessori approaches. The school's educational approach focuses on experiential learning in nature, incorporating activities such as stories, singing, music, art, puppetry, and imaginative play, with a emphasis on hands-on experiences and exploration. The school's mission is to nurture the whole child, fostering a deep connection with nature and promoting holistic development, including resilience, creativity, confidence, social skills, and emotional intelligence. Located on a mini-farm and Fern Gully Forest in East Olympia, the school offers a distinctive educational setting, with daily activities that include homesteading skills, environmental education, and interaction with nature, as well as artistic and musical expression. The school's approach prioritizes play, nature observation, social-emotional skills, and mindfulness practices, aiming to provide children with important life skills, a sense of belonging, and confidence to be themselves.