Curriculum

We provide nature-based, kindergarten readiness learning for your child.

A Whole Child Approach

Early Education at Treehouse Nature School serves 12 months-Age 4 (Transitional Kindergarten) and aims to develop the whole child — body, mind, and soul. Our teachers recognize that every child is unique. They see their work as a privilege to care for, engage, encourage, nurture, and teach values while preparing your child for a successful future.

Beginning at age 5, students may enter our Homeschool Program at North Campus, where they learn in mixed-age groups with flexible academic schedules, or enroll in our full-time Kindergarten at South Campus. Please click Homeschool or Kindergarten to learn more about each pathway.

What To Expect In The Classroom

Below, you’ll find a brief overview of what we place emphasis on each day, special activities we offer, as well as what our parent communication looks like.

  • Each week, our curriculum focuses on a fun theme, letter, number, shape, color, and many stories. At the preschool level, core skills are developed in: reading readiness, phonetic skills, math, and science.

    Teachers use sensory play and small group interactions to teach letter and number recognition, reading readiness, and handwriting skills. Lesson plans are grounded in play-based, hands-on learning that encourages the development of a child’s natural curiosity and inclination for learning. Activity centers support language development, reading readiness, and mathematical concepts, as well as foster fine and gross motor skills. As preschoolers move up to older classrooms, they experience a more structured curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for Kindergarten readiness.

  • Using holistic approach as our foundation, we teach and practice good manners, friendship, kindness, and conflict resolution. Learners are encouraged to use verbal communication to express their needs.

  • We partner with parents to develop a child’s compassion, trust, empathy, moral compass, and respect for authority.

  • Movement and play are critical for healthy development. Indoor and outdoor activities cultivate fine and gross motor skills. We offer age appropriate playgrounds and nature.

    Gross Motor

    Everyday movement requires our large muscles to be strong and mobile. In order to strengthen those muscles, we focus on various activities to improve their gross motor skills such as crawling, running, jumping, and climbing.

    Fine Motor

    It’s just as important to develop our small muscles as it is large muscles. Things like writing, eating, brushing teeth, and tying shoes are vital to our everyday success. We offer activities that focus specifically on strengthening our small muscles such as working with beads, play-doh, lacing, stickers, tongs and tweezers, etc.

  • Preparing for a Kindergarten classroom and curriculum involves a lot more than just mastering academic fundamentals. Children also need to develop self-discipline and self-control, be familiar with following a routine, and know how to engage appropriately with teachers and friends. Our preschool teachers work on these goals daily as little learners gain the confidence and capability necessary for elementary school success.

  • We value open communication and provide daily small updates from your child’s teacher, along with newsletters that keep you informed about the entire Treehouse community.

    If you have any questions, please email us at admin
    @treeehousenatureschool.com

    Enrolled families may also use SchoolCues to schedule a short meeting with a teacher by going to:
    Permission Forms → Miscellaneous.

  • Treehouse offers a weekly Polymath teacher, a monthly science teacher, and special visits from animals. We also have our very own animal friends: Mable and Sable, our pigs, and Dixie Lou, our Holland Lop rabbit.

    In addition to our regular program, families may sign up for Ms. India’s Tumblers, offered daily from 12:30pm–12:45pm.

  • Treehouse Seasonal Camps are optional weeks offered throughout the year, including select school breaks, holidays, and summer. Open to the Early Education Campus, K–12 students, homeschoolers, and community families, campers enjoy screen-free days filled with outdoor adventures, nature projects, and friendship. Camps are also available during some school closures to support working families.

    Please click here for our Seasonal Camps calendar and prices.