Growers Group
In 1837, Friedrich Froebel founded one of the first schools for children under the age of 7 emphasizing hands on work and play in the garden to facilitate learning. This school was called (when translated) Children's Garden and latter became kindergarten.
Henrieka Farm Center's Growers Group will prepare children for their academic journey ahead by extending their time on the farm and engage them in individualized learning activities appropriate for them as an individual.
With only 4 children enrolled, the Growers group will stay for a full day on the farm 2 times a week. They will receive individualized early academics to help introduce them to learning filled with love. Reading, writing, math and science will be highlighted through every day and high interest activities.
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This program would be excellent to supplement a homeschooling program or to give your child an extra year living in the wild in place of kindergarten. Academic routines and practices will be introduced, children enrolling should have interest in beginning their educational journey.
Interested in enrolling?
Tuition Schedule
All rates are for the full school year (Sep-June, in rough accordance with BKW school calendar)​
3 days ​
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2 Full Days- Tuesday/Thursday
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$5,000
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*Registration and materials deposit (nonrefundable): $250
Required Gear
​*There's no bad weather, just bad gear!*
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Change of clothes and weather appropriate layers
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Backpack to be carried on walks
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Nature notebook
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Filled water bottle
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Farm boots
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Weather appropriate cold weather gear
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Whole food, energy sustaining snacks and lunch
Daily Rhythm
Students enrolled in the Growers Group begin their day in the Little Sprouts program. Following lunch and goodbyes of our Little Sprouts, the Growers will head into the schoolhouse for a calm story and circle time.
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From noon-3pm Growers will engage in fun and individualized academics and group-based life skills in a love filled, literacy rich environment.
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After our small group time, the Growers will again join in with the Saplings, project-based program until 5pm.
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Perfect for the Homeschooling Family interested in a part-time, unique program!
NYS Learning Standards Addressed
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Discussion and recognition of key details in a text
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Recognizing and understanding the elements of print and books
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Foundational Phonological Awareness
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Matching sounds to print and script letters
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Reading high frequency words
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Retelling experiences and knowledge through written works
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Proper use of prepositions, question words, nouns and verbs.
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Counting in sequence, counting items, recognizing and writing numbers.
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Beginning addition and subtraction
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Recognizing and use of money
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Classifying objects
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Basic geometry with shapes
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Develop a concept of time
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Most importantly, an emphasis on child led discovery will help to foster a love of learning and doing to help set students up for continued success.