Can you imagine a world where heroes have three awesome Guides to help facilitate their learning? We have grown by leaps and bounds, and in expanding, we are finding that sweet spot that allows heroes to take ownership of their learning, receive great encouragement from Guides, and feel empowered to be their best selves. This is what Elementary at The Forest School looks like!
Read MoreA very exciting week! Our Spark learners continue with amazing entomological discoveries and continue to add to their collection of insect visitors! Learners also took a practical approach to science and conduct After Action Reviews to assess their own growth and development!
Read MoreThis week our Spark learners enjoy nature and the outdoors on Earth Day while our Middle School studio begins work on their own ‘Pilot’ tv show episode! Meanwhile Our Highschool Studio deep dives into different areas of Psychology and learning more about themselves and others.
Read MoreThe last session of the year is underway! Heroes begin their exciting new quests, including our spark learners looking at insects, while we continue real world experiences!
Read MoreFrom Psychology to Bugs, Apprenticeships to Roller Coasters! Session 7 is set to unveil a wealth of new discoveries and knowledge for our learners!
Read MoreA busy final week of the session for all of our learners! Each Studio completed their exhibition with many learners expressing they’ve completed more than they ever thought possible!
Read MoreThis week, Democracy prevails in Middle School! Our Highschoolers finish up apprenticeships and all studios prepare for Exhibition!
Read MoreThis week we got creative, pondered questions about how we define life and even practiced debating skills! High School Learners continue on with their apprenticeships while also perfecting their comedy routines!
Read MoreThe Forest School is thrilled to announce Maxwell Smith as the Head of The Forest School Online!
Read MoreThis week, our Elementary Heroes learn about what it is to be a good digital citizen. Highschool continue their apprenticeships and our Spark learners continue their adventures into different cultures and arts!
Read MoreThis week, apprenticeships are in full swing! Our Spark learners enjoy discovering countries and new cultures, while our Middle and Elementary school Learners dive deeper into the Coding and Electricity Quests.
Read MoreAs session 5 comes to a close, our learners focus on making a big contribution to their local community and present their final exhibitions to local experts. Meanwhile, our Spark learners perfected their grace and courtesy and wrapped up their time learning about the human body!
Read MoreThis session our Learners tackle the topics of Art, Coding and Electricity! Our High School Studio focuses on apprenticeships, learning real world skills and gaining valuable life experiences.
Read MoreQuestions are powerful learning tools. Unfortunately not all learners have access to great questions, and instead are inundated with explanations, rules, and commands.
Read MoreAs session 5 comes to a close, our learners focus on making a big contribution to their local community and present their final exhibitions to local experts. Meanwhile, our Spark learners perfected their grace and courtesy and wrapped up their time learning about the human body!
Read MoreThis week we celebrated Black History month. Our Highschool and Middle school Learners geared up for their presentations and our Elementary Learners continued their work on building bridges for the City of Fayetteville.
Read MoreRegister today for virtual Open House this Sunday, February 7, 2021, from 3-4:30pm on Zoom!
Read MoreThis week our Learners explored emotions and how they impact us as we endeavor to grow, while our Elementary School Heroes were tasked with asking themselves some hard questions.
Read MoreIt can be frustrating to be a parent of a learner who is struggling to direct their own learning. The simple premise of The Forest School is that we can't learn for others; it's a responsibility they must claim for themselves. Many learners are still early in developing the skills they need to direct their own learning. Here are five caregiver moves we have found helpful in building these skills.
Read MoreThis week our Learners watched on as the 46th President took office, reflected on their time management and organization skills and continued their quest towards engineering bridges and paths for the community!
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