Outdoor time is a priority. We will start and end our day outdoors and reserve most afternoons for nature exploration and project work. We will encourage families to provide children with appropriate gear so that the children can comfortably enjoy the outdoors in all weather (excluding extreme or dangerous conditions). Between dedicated outdoor exploration and additional movements breaks incorporated throughout the day, our goal is that children spend 2–3 hours outside each day.

No. We believe that standardized testing creates too much pressure and stress on students and measures only two of the eight forms of intelligences— linguistic or logical-mathematical intelligence. Instead, assessments will be based on portfolios, exhibitions, and skill development.

Minimal and meaningful. We prioritize reading at home, curiosity projects, and real-world practice—no nightly busywork. Any work that is brought home will be with the goal of sharing the child's school experience with their family. 

Our classes are small by design, with the goal of around ten students in each class, and no class having more than 15 students. All of our classes will be mixed-age except for Kindergarten.

No. We’re an inclusive program for a wide range of learners—neurodivergent and neurotypical alike. We are not a special needs program; however, our sensory-aware classrooms, individualized plans, and close collaboration with families and outside providers will be supportive of children with specific needs. 

We’re Montessori-informed, not a pure Montessori school. You’ll see mixed-age community, student choice within a prepared environment, natural materials, and longer, uninterrupted work periods—balanced with explicit teaching where it benefits learners. Our curriculum will also emphasize hands-on, integrated learning experiences related to agriculture, land management, and community living.

In Connecticut, there is no distinction for a microschool and all non-public schools are considered private schools. However, we share many of the qualities that microschools are known for such as individualized learning, small class sizes, homeschool-inspired curriculum, project-based work and alternative assessments. 

As a private school in Connecticut, state law requires complete immunization records and a health assessment by a legally qualified practitioner of medicine prior to school entrance for newly enrolled students. Medical exemptions are allowed when a licensed MD/DO, PA, or APRN certifies a contraindication on the State Medical Exemption Certificate. If your child is not current with their vaccinations, a healthcare provider may submit the state Healthcare Provider’s Certification of In-Process Required School Immunizations.