Our Philosophy

Elements Nature Program offers a healthy alternative learning option for Southcoast families with the ideal that “play is the work of children….” (J. Piaget).

We believe that in order for learning to be impactful, it should be applicable, intrinsically motivating, and therefore fun.  Our method is a hands-on learning approach providing the right conditions for each child to grow academically, socially, physically and emotionally.  This natural, yet innovative and progressive pedagogy allows children to explore and connect with their world in a positive way.  Making positive and nurturing connections at the beginning and throughout one's education is important to how one interprets, relates, and reacts to new information.  Elements Nature Program offers children the opportunity to make healthy connections to the natural world and our community.  

ENP encourages children to explore and discover work, helps develop their independence for learning and fosters an environment of respect and socialization. We understand that all children grow individually and at their own pace, and we respect each child as an individual. We help children to reach their individual goals to contribute to their ongoing development and learning.

ENP will utilize nature and our community as the wellspring of resources to create an open-ended, emergent curriculum that allows children to grow into lifelong learners.  Based on the seasons, the curriculum will allow for children’s interests and multiple intelligences to lead the flow through a holistic learning experience. We believe that a healthy connection to one's community is crucial to guiding children to become positive contributors to society.  We model respect for all living things and hope to inspire the children to be stewards of the Earth alongside us.