Frequently Asked
Questions
What will my child's day look like?
Each day at Nature Immersion has a distinct beginning, middle and end. In keeping with Abraham Maslow’s theory of the hierarchy of needs; at the beginning we establish safety rules, physical boundaries of the play areas and how to treat others and the environment with respect. We discuss where food will be kept and eaten, where the bathroom is, place to wash hands etc. Once children are assured their basic needs are met, they are primed to achieve their full potential for personal development. The middle is where children learn fundamental skills, explore the land, and participate in themed activities, crafts, and games. This flow allows for framing, rhythm and inspiration for our woodland activities. Our endings consist of nature journaling. A quiet, slow-down practice to reflect and record observations of the day. What did I see? What did I do? How did I feel? (Drawing and writing skills will be learned along the way). Discussions and documenting encourages children to express deeper thinking, play an active part in their own learning and reflect on their experiences.
What are the benefits of child-led / inquiry-based learning?
Like the name suggests, a child-led/inquiry-based model is child centered. This means our educators position themselves as facilitators who adapt activities and programming to meet the needs, curiosities and questions of children.
At Halton Hills Nature Immersion School, we recognize that children are teachers too -with much to offer our learning homeschool community. This model gives children accountability for their own learning and ownership over their journey of discovery.
It means authentic learning is happening in real time!
