LEARNING Framework 

We offer a hands-on approach to learning where skills, knowledge, and experiences are acquired with guided reflection throughout. We operate within an emergent, Inquiry-based and Student-led learning approach here at Bloomsbury Farm School , learning is a dynamic and fluid process. Each day differs from the last, similar to the rhythms of nature. Teachers offer support, guidance, and scaffolding within the curriculum, giving space to discover and add to the curriculum as we go. Using learning standards and best practices, with appropriate scaffolding, student interests and the rhythms of nature remain at the forefront of all we do.

Bloomsbury Farm School believes tapping into a child’s innate sense of wonder and curiosity, with nature as a guide for all things. Our lessons flow organically from the natural rhythms of the seasons and from the children’s daily discoveries. Each day is shaped by the animals, insects, birds, amphibians, weather, and farm and forest, providing endless spontaneous teachable moments.

We integrate best practices in all levels of offered education and often incorporate threads from various teaching philosophies (including Waldorf, Reggio-Emilia, Wild Schooling, and Montessori among others) to weave a vibrant tapestry of child-led learning in the rich forest and farm environment. This interdisciplinary approach guides children to be self-motivated, cooperative, respectful, grateful, and aware of their impact on the earth.

Our teachers are committed to:

• Providing children the time, space, and play to develop to their fullest potential

• Creating opportunities for activities to be child-led and nature immersive

• Acting as the guide as we facilitate learning and growth

• Connecting with all types of learners through lessons, stories, songs, games, activities, experiments and more

• Building children’s ongoing relationships with themselves, others, and nature

• Providing opportunities to collaborate, create, problem solve, support one another and dream of a better world

• Encouraging healthy habits and lifestyles

• Supporting safe risk-taking and natural consequences

• Increasing motivation, self-esteem, resiliency, and concentration

• Celebrating children’s innate curiosity and wonder

• Encouraging family involvement and community