Homeschool Forest School
The Take Root Forest Learning Community’s ECO-Connected Classes offer educational enrichment and experience designed to support homeschooling for children, ages 5 and up. The ECO (ECO – Every Child Outside) Connected Thursday classes demonstrate the interconnectedness and interdependence of life on Earth – specifically in South Florida. Students are introduced to ecological concepts as they interact with the outdoor world every week in the same place.
ECO Connected Classes, Thursdays, 9am-3pm, ages 5 and up
Broward: Fort Lauderdale – Bonnet House/Birch & Deerfield – Hillsboro Pineland
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Connected, Connected, Everything’s Connected!
ECO-Connected Classes – Offered as a Weekly 1 Day Option – Thursdays – add on or stand alone.
Experiential Discovery & Learning for Homeschool
GET CONNECTED! ECO – Every Child Outside…explore, discover, and learn the wonders of South Florida nature – experience the rhythm of the seasons and its effect on the biology and ecology of Florida flora and fauna. Discover the interconnectedness of the ecosystems and find a sense of place.
ECO – Every Child Outside! Get disconnected (from screens) and get connected (to nature). This weekly immersive class will give students an opportunity to discover the ecology of South Florida – its biomes, ecosystems, habitats and niches.
Through outdoor exploration and learning, participants will gain an understanding of basic ecological concepts. The class will expand on the idea of interdependence and how everything affects everything else. Understanding the workings of the world leads to appreciation and respect for self, others and the world we live in. Through nature journaling, research, game playing and hands on learning the ECO kids get connected!
Each class is experiential – meaning all the senses of the learner are engaged. Experiential Learning is the process of learning by doing. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they are better able to connect theories and knowledge learned to real-world situations.
Outdoor learning delivers many benefits — reduced stress, improved moods, boosts in concentration, and increases engagement in activities and lessons.
| ECO-Connected Classes , Thursdays Class Costs |
| Thursday, 1 Day Option Monthly Payments $332 per payment per child 10% Sibling Discount Commitment September-June Register Stand-alone or Add-on *Add on to 3 Day, M-W, Heartwood Core Classes for a discounted rate of $280 per payment per child Enrollment Costs need to be paid in advance and are separate from Class Costs Families are able to use Step Up – UA & PEP Funds |
The Take Root Forest Learning Community participants learn about where they live, thus developing a sense of self and place – encouraging stewardship and a positive relationship to nature and community.