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Forest Kindergarten

​Our Forest Kindergarten provides young children with the opportunity to explore and engage with the outdoors and with others. Following a play-based, emergent learning approach, we strive to give our students a predictable rhythm that allows them to be comfortable and empowered with enough flexibility to pursue individual interests. 
Based on the German model of Waldkindergartens, the BMS Forest Kindergarten students spend the entire morning outdoors in all types of weather.
This program is for children ages 3 to 7 years old and is led by Jenni Heartway and Iris Flad

Our Typical Daily Rhythm
9:00-9:20: Arrival and Settling In-Students arrive and engage in small group activities.
9:20-9:40: Morning Circle- Songs, instruments, plans for the day.
9:40-9:50: Bathroom and Packing Up
9:50-11:45: Hike, Snack and Activities on the Trail
11:550 Closing Circle and Goodbyes
12:00: Pick Up


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Blue Mountain School
470 Christiansburg Pike
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
[email protected]
  • Home
  • About BMS
    • History
    • Mission, Visions & Values
    • Contemplative Progressive Model
    • Learning Philosophy
    • photo gallery
    • Floyd Community
    • BMS FAQ
    • Teachers and Staff
    • Fundraiser Brunch
    • Board of Trustees
    • BYLAWS
  • Visit Blue Mountain
  • Programs
    • Contact >
      • Schedule a Tour
      • Employment
      • Support
    • Calendar
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Forest Kindergarten
    • Forest Elementary
  • Summer Camp
  • Teachers and Staff