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Wild Nook
Rooted in Nature,
Growing Through Play
2025 - 26 Theme:
Rooted & Growing
Our Philosophy
Wild Nook was started with a deep belief in whole-child learning. Here, children are respected as capable, imaginative, and wise in their own way. Our days are intentionally slow and spacious. We value:
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Process over product
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Imagination over instruction
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Connection over control
Why Nature-Based
Learning?
Research shows that time outdoors has a powerful impact on children’s health and development. At Wild Nook, we believe nature helps children:
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Strengthen their immune systems
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Reduce anxiety and symptoms of depression
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Improve focus and attention span
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Experience fewer behavioral issues
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Build motor skills and body awarness
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Develop empathy and emotional regulation
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Enhance creativity, language, and problem-solving
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Come grow with us!
What We Do
Children thrive when they have space to explore, connect, and grow in ways that feel natural to them.
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We blend the rhythms of the natural world with intentional learning experiences that support the whole child.
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Rooted in Play
Children learn through open-ended, joyful play that sparks imagination and curiosity.
Growing in Nature
We follow seasonal rhythms and explore outdoors year-round to build resilience and wonder.
Guided by Connection
Relationships, regulation, and emotional safety are central to every part of the day.
Hello, and welcome!
With a degree in elementary education and over 20 years of teaching experience, I have devoted my career to fostering learning in diverse environments. My journey has taken me from traditional classrooms to outdoor education, including several years at a farm where I served as both a teacher and education director. There, I designed and led programs ranging from preschool and summer camps to outdoor classes and workshops, deepening my passion for nature-based learning.
Beyond teaching and curriculum development, I’ve also spent the past 11 years homeschooling my five children. Together, we embrace curiosity, creativity, and hands-on exploration, finding endless opportunities to learn from the natural world.
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I look forward to meeting you and your explorer!
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See you outside!
Miss Amy