At Healing Roots, we believe that the best learning doesn’t always happen behind a desk.
It happens with your feet in the soil, your hands in the water, your eyes tracing cloud patterns or constellations.
We see nature not as something separate from school—but as a living, breathing classroom that invites wonder, connection, and deep understanding.
When a child steps outside, they’re not stepping away from learning.
They’re stepping into it.
Our curriculum is designed to be flexible enough for families to integrate the natural world—whether they’re living in the forest, by the sea, in the desert, or in a small urban garden.
Here’s how nature shows up in our learning:
Science becomes observing local ecosystems, studying life cycles, or identifying clouds
Math becomes measuring shadows, estimating plant growth, or tracking moon phases
Writing becomes poetry inspired by the changing seasons, or journaling from a hammock
Art becomes leaf rubbings, stick weaving, or documenting natural textures and colors
Mindfulness becomes simply being—listening, noticing, and breathing with the earth
We don’t treat time in nature as a break from school.
We treat it as the invitation to learn.
A walk becomes a lesson.
A garden becomes a lab.
A rainy day becomes a story starter.
We give students the space to slow down and tune in—because we know that presence, curiosity, and sensory connection are powerful tools for lifelong learning.
A student studying anatomy by comparing the bones in their own hand to an animal track found on a hike
A learner crafting a map of the plants in their backyard and writing a guide to the edible ones
A group project tracking seasonal bird migrations from different locations around the world
A younger student learning letters by forming them out of sticks and pinecones
These aren’t “extras.” They’re essential experiences—ones that deepen understanding while nourishing joy and creativity.
Whether your family lives in the mountains, travels full-time, or has access to a small city park, nature-based learning is possible. Our educators and mentors help guide families in finding opportunities to connect with the natural world—wherever they are.
No elaborate outdoor setup required. Just open eyes, open hearts, and a willingness to explore.
Nature teaches us to:
Slow down
Observe closely
Adapt and flow
See patterns and cycles
Build connection, care, and gratitude
These lessons go far beyond test scores.
They shape how children show up in the world—with curiosity, compassion, and grounded awareness.
At Healing Roots, the earth is not a distraction from learning.
She’s our greatest teacher.