Our child-centered, multidisciplinary approach to learning starts from the roots up.

The heART of the program lies deep in the soil, grounded in a strong connection to nature. All of our activities take place outdoors, either within or around a forest. This setting encourages children to forge direct bonds with the natural world, fostering a sense of belonging, and respect for all life. We believe that Nature is the ultimate playground, offering uneven terrain, smells, varied textures, biodiversity and the opportunity for healthy risk-taking. We also feel that Nature serves as an invaluable teacher, providing sanctuary, tranquility, awe, and a chance to reconnect with natural rhythms. Our nature-based approach is also rooted by scientific evidence demonstrating the profound healing benefits of immersion in nature to our nervous system, stress hormones, blood pressure, cardiovascular health and overall well-being.

Our programs are centered around cultivating a deep connection with both the body and the self. We encourage meaningful movement experiences through activities like yoga adventures, exploring nature, dance, music, and mindfulness games. Additionally, we equip children with practical tools such as breathing techniques, methods for releasing energy and mindful practices. These tools help them navigate diverse social interactions and emotions confidently. By doing so, we empower our children to feel as strong and stable as a tree trunk—rooted, receptive to learning, and poised to develop into their unique and confident selves

Wild Type Learning specializes in engaging young children’s minds in an educational curriculum designed to enriche each learner’s potential and learning style. Rooted in a deep understanding of child growth and development, each session has been thoughtfully crafted to align with age-appropriate learning standards and weekly themes that foster curiosity and exploration of natural science concepts. We also weave in opportunities throughout our programs to strengthen pre-reading/writing skills and bring math concepts to life. Our programs are set up in a prepared natural environment that encourages flexibility and exploration, empowering each learner to branch out to unfold their own innate wisdom and interconnectedness with all life.

  • Branch out to unfold their own innate wisdom and interconnectedness to all life

  • Foster connection with body and self, allowing our children to feel rooted and steady as a tree trunk, rising up and open to receive information and grow into their own unique, strong self

  • Rooted in the understanding of the scientifically based healing benefits that being immersed in nature has on our nervous system, stress hormones, blood pressure, cardiovascular and metabolic health

 

  • Increase cognitive function:

    Creativity, focus, imagination, communication, problem solving skills, independent & collaborative play, confidence and resilience

    Reduces stress, balances energy, and improves sleep patterns

  • Increases body awareness:

    Coordination, strength, agility, flexibility, balance, breath awareness, and self- esteem

    Relaxes body by awakening the Parasympathetic nervous system

    Boosts immune system from breathing in the forests natural aromatherapies and contact with beneficial microorganisms such as phytoncide (released from trees) & Mycobacterium Vaccae (found in soil)

  • Strengthens the feeling of interconnectedness by providing a tangible connection with something greater then themselves and awakens a sense of gratitude & awareness to where things come from, compassion for self & others, trust in feelings & intuition, and love