Prairie's Edge Forest School
PEFS offers nature immersion programs for children in Gainesville, FL. Our Forest School program is designed as a homeschool enrichment program for children ages 3-6 and follows the forest school model for education. This means our program is entirely outdoors and uses free play in nature to guide our classes. Our outdoor classroom is located in the Serenola Forest Neighborhood on the south side of Gainesville, with hikes through Serenola Forest and a few site visits to neighboring natural areas.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am-12 pm
Acorn Class: 3-4 year olds
Oak Class: 5-6 year olds
The expected flow for a day will include:
* Drop off and Free Play
* Opening Circle Time
* Walk through Woods
* Outdoor activity stations
* Closing Circle Time and Reflections
Weekly themes will guide the content but the strongest determiner of activities will be the children’s interest! We believe in trusting the child to direct their attention in valuable exploration and play. Our main role as instructors will be to scaffold and guide their experiences.
