Mountain Sage Forest School
A homeschool enrichment program for children ages 5-9
Meant as a complement to your own homeschool curriculum, the Mountain Sage Forest School offers an on-site, nature-based experience two mornings a week. We offer two programs for children Kindergarten through Third Grade. One program is Mondays and Tuesdays, and the other is Wednesdays and Thursdays. Both programs run from 9:30 am to1:00 pm. The configuration of the classes is flexible to meet the needs of the upcoming school year’s enrollment. Depending on the unique needs of each student, parents may be asked to partner through participation/attendance with their student, in order to accommodate safety and communication needs. Parent partnership is an essential component to this program.
Please note: families may only be enrolled in one public homeschool enrichment program, each school year. Families cannot be concurrently enrolled in multiple schools. Click here to learn more about home school in Colorado on the Colorado Department of Education's website and click here to learn more about home school in Poudre School District.
Nature is a Living Teacher
The Mountain Sage Forest School is perfect for families who want to add something additional to their homeschool life with a rhythmic touchstone steeped in nature and cultivating community ties. When children are given time in nature with peers, they know just what to do and get busy right away. The younger students learn primarily through imitation, imagination, and play, and the older students work more deeply with content and games that require a greater level of maturity, coordination, and thinking.
Each class occurs twice a week and offers a rich and engaging experience for homeschooled students. Through days spent in nature, classes emphasize connection, creativity, self-awareness, and skill building. The lessons are seasonal, nature-based, and grounded in our Waldorf-inspired teaching philosophy, which gives a wonderful framework for strengthening imagination, creativity, social skills, a sense of self-confidence, and academic success. As a part of the greater Mountain Sage community, families participate in our festivals and often transition to our full-time program over time.
Forest Homeschool Enrichment for Kindergarten
Monday and Tuesday mornings 9:30 am-1 pm
Children of Kindergarten age are given the gift of free play in nature climbing, listening, building, resting, lifting, singing, estimating, laughing, measuring, making friends, and negotiating the roles and rules of their rich imaginative play. This program is perfect for families wanting a school experience for their child that is rooted in rhythm, nature, and community. With the teacher and assistant, the children walk together to play in the trees, on the bank of the river, along a trail, or in the nook of a quiet space. It is a terrific introduction to all the skills entailed in being in a group and learning together.
Forest Homeschool Enrichment for Grades 1-3
Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 am-1 pm
Children of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade age experience the magic of outdoor education through hands-on activities, games, free play, and song. These students will learn through Waldorf-inspired and environmental education based lessons, all outside in the beautiful natural areas surrounding the Mountain Sage campus. They will be challenged and inspired by age-appropriate activities and experiences.
