Farm School
ages 5-12

Pioneer Home Farms school offers a unique and enriching experience for children of all ages. Our program centers around the idea of learning through nature's lens, with a strong emphasis on happiness and health.

 

Key Features:

Academic Learning = Hands-On Experience:

Our program embraces a "learn by doing" approach with a strong emphasis on science-based exploration. Each theme is designed to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking and make learning both engaging and meaningful. For example, during a theme on chickens, students may investigate why eggs vary in color, identify the anatomy of a chicken and study its life cycle. They also gain practical experience by learning how to care for the animals - feeding them, providing fresh water, collecting eggs and even mucking the coop.

 

Through these hands-on experiences, children gain a deeper understanding of scientific concepts while developing important problem-solving and observation skills that prepare them for future learning.

 

Health and Well-Being:

We promote the health and happiness of the whole child - both physically and emotionally- through activities that nurture the body, mind and spirit. Children enjoy yoga in the garden, plenty of fresh air and outdoor play to foster strength, balance and joy while intentional practices encourage kindness, compassion and connection. Because our program takes place entirely outdoors - rain or shine - students experience the natural world in all seasons, building resilience, adaptability and an appreciate for nature. 

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In addition, children learn practical homestead skills such as making elderberry syrup, preparing apple cider vinegar and rendering fat into lard. These experiences not only support healthy living but also nurture self-sufficiency and confidence.

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Goals:

Our program supports the whole child by promoting physical and emotional well being through hands-on, nature based learning. By combining science exploration, practical homestead skills, outdoor play and intentional practices that promote kindness and resilience, we aim to inspire curiosity, foster confidence and cultivate a lifelong connection to the natural world.