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Who We Are

The Happy Place Forest School preserves the magic and wonder of early childhood by nurturing the Child/Nature  connection.  A child in Nature is free to explore, learn, play, create and grow as they choose.

A leaf becomes a crown for the Royal Queen, a stick becomes a sword for a boy to slay a dragon and everyone watches together in amazement as a caterpillar spins a chrysalis and tinder becomes flame.

This interactive learning isn’t memorized to be repeated on a test and then forgotten, it becomes the fabric of a sacred tapestry of experiences that inform ones life forever.

There is growing research and science on the positive effects of Nature Connection on mood, development, focus, health and creativity, but for the children and teachers, it is simply and wonderfully our Happy Place. 🙂

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We teach children a strong sense of empowerment, connection to ones self and their environment, unlimited possibility, the tools to be happy under any circumstances and to live in the magic of every moment.

Moments of learning and growing are created through the magic of free play, exploring Nature with all ones senses, games, personal and collective art projects, music, creative movement, yoga, meditation, dance, Qigong, child-planned parties, cooking, gardening, mindful communication, and many other activities inspired by Nature and the Muses of the Moment.  They have a safe space to try new things and best of all… let their imaginations run wild!

We play in all realms, Big and Small, Imaginative and Tangible, Spiritual and Physical and prove to ourselves everyday, that there is nothing we cannot do or cannot be!!

The Happy Place is a community of happy people collectively raising happy children! We welcome adults to share their unique talents and knowledge with the children as guest teachers and also have free monthly community parties open to the public.

Check out our Events Page for info or Contact us to come play and share your gifts with the kids!