Wood shop, anyone? When the Teachers say, “Bring a hammer for class tomorrow”, we know it’s going to be a great day! It’s The River Farm Way! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #woodshop #hammerandnails
Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication. Wishing everyone a safe and thoughtful Memorial Day, from all of us at River Farm Forest School. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #memorialday
Creatives create freely! Here at RFFS, we adore our little artists and encourage their imaginations. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #art
“Make it a great day. And have an amazing weekend ahead!” ~The River Farm Raccoons *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool
River Farm Forest School… where kids can be kids! 🔅Emergent learning 🔅Small class sizes 🔅Individualized attention 🔅In-Nature learning 🔅Hikes, Outdoor Time, & Recess 🔅Whittling, Yoga, & Art 🔅And so much more! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool
Other schools: “It’s wet out there today! No outdoor activities or recess.” River Farm Forest School: ……. “🌨️🏃♂️🌳💃🏽🪵🤸🏽♂️☔️” *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #hammock #outdoorplay
As our students say, “Science is cool!” As a forest school, having nature as our foundational backdrop, there are multiple ways Science is taught. However, we do indoor classroom labs and experiments as well. It’s all about balance here at River Farm. We love it here! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #science #scienceiscool
Other schools: You can’t all enjoy the hammock simultaneously. Single file line. One at a time! River Farm Forest School: But why though?🤷🏻♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏽♀️ *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #hammock #outdoorplay
After a rainy few days, it’s going to be a hot one today ☀️ The students are looking forward to finishing some of their outdoor builds and projects. How do you all plan to spend this hot day? *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool
Some stay inside on rainy days…. At RFFS, we grab a rowboat 🚣 to wade the enormous puddles! It’s the River Farm Way! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #rainydays
Back in the day, sewing in school was classified as a Home Economics course. Theres not much of that happening in schools nowadays. But here at RFFS, we know there are many tangible benefits to it. Here are 5: 1. Improves Fine Motor Skills, dexterity, and coordination. 2. Boosts Creativity, encouraging creativity and imagination. It’s a wonderful outlet for self-expression. 3. Problem-Solving. Sewing presents children with challenges to solve, such as figuring out how to fix mistakes. 4. Teaches Patience. Sewing projects can be time-consuming. The reward of seeing a task through to completion, is a huge boost to morale. 5. Promotes Math Skills. Measuring, aligning, and planning projects, which can help reinforce academic concepts in a practical setting. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #sewing #sewingproject
Art is all about the artist’s perspective! Don’t you agree? *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #coopschool #art
Anybody want to try giving this photo a caption… RFFS style? C’mon… let’s have some fun! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #maintenenceday #coopschool
Happy Monday all! Take us back to our amazing field trip to The Smithsonian and our fun time of venturing to DC together on the MetroRail! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #maintenenceday #coopschool #fieldtrip #museum #smithsonian #metrorail
It’s going to be another beautiful weather day of high 60’s, here in Alexandria, VA! We are looking forward to a fantastic Friday here at RFFS. Have a great day & weekend everyone! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #maintenenceday #coopschool #fabfridays
If you haven’t experienced a lesson in static electricity, you’re missing out! What a fun and engaging way to the basics of static electricity, and the materials that can create it. Simple experiments have a huge impact. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #maintenenceday #coopschool #staticelectricity #science
We had a long weekend due to Teacher Work Day on Friday, and hit the ground running on this lovely Monday with circuit building and learning about electricity in science. There’s never a dull moment here at RFFS! We love it here. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #maintenenceday #coopschool #circuitbuilding #electricity
Student-led learning is a powerful educational strategy. It promotes collaboration, reinforces understanding, and helps students develop communication and leadership skills. Plus, when students teach each other, they often explain concepts in ways that resonate with their peers, leading to deeper comprehension. There are so many exciting ways to learn at RFFS😄 *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #maintenenceday #coopschool #peertopeer #studentledlearning
Nature school enrichment activities present valuable opportunities for our kiddos to explore, and deepen their understanding beyond the standard curriculum. We value our philosophy… The River Farm Way! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #maintenenceday #coopschool #enrichment #studentenrichment
Special thanks to our small but mighty 💪 crew of parents, who came out Saturday for our outdoor maintenance day! The grounds look great! We appreciate you all. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #maintenenceday #coopschool #outdoormaintenance
Fridays are “All-School Hike Day” here at RFFS. After morning yoga, whether whittling, meditating, discovering, playing, or learning from their outdoor environment, the majority of the school day is spent in nature! On Fridays the kiddos also enjoy music class with their fellow classmates. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #allschoolhike #musicclass
Happy Monday all! We hope everyone had a great weekend. Our students, staff, and parents, are really looking forward to safely viewing the eclipse together later this afternoon, with approved eclipse-safe eyewear. How about you? What are your plans for “Eclipse 2024”? *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #solareclipse #eclipse #eclipsewatch2024
Our Kinders and First Graders got to check out salt under the microscope! Science is fascinating and cool! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #scienceiscool #microscope #lab #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Welcome back from Spring Break, RFFS RACCOONS!! Back to doing school “The River Farm Way”. A little independent reading corner action… encouraging the love of books. We are looking forward to the week ahead! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #readingcorner #independentreaders
Happy Friday all! On this final day of our Spring break, we’re flashing it back to a week ago today… when our “Supers” (Middle Schoolers) wrapped up an informative yet fun lesson in Optics! We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break week, and are looking forward to welcoming students, teachers, and parents back to RFFS, Monday morning. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #springbreak #springbreak2024 .
Good morning all! Happy Monday, on this our first day of Spring Break 2024! We hope that all our families have an amazing week of fun, rest, and making incredible memories! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #springbreak
Happy Tuesday all! Great news… RFFS T-shirts (& hoodies) with our River Farm RACCOON logo, are BACK!!!! This time around, we are welcoming orders from the general public🩶 The custom ink link is in our bio. It will link you to our Fundraising page, where you can get your very own! Feel free to share the link with family, friends, and neighbors… to anyone who would love to support our school! **You have until Friday, March 29th to order. Your RFFS merch will be shipped directly to you 12-14 business days after the close of our campaign, which puts our delivery date around April 12-14. Thank you for your support! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #fundraising #fundraiser #schoolshirts #riverfarmraccoon
Happy Monday all! Our classrooms are safe spaces, where learning complex ideas are fun and collaborative. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Our “Supers” (middle schoolers), love science! They are currently learning about light and refraction in science class. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #science #scienceiscool #reflection #light #refraction
Unity in is in daily practice here at RFFS. Working together for good. Team work makes the dream work! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #togetherness
We hope you all are having a marvelous Monday… just as we did, here at RFFS! The River Farm Way! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
When the students are learning the hand signs for the solfège music scale, and are actually able to make art of it. Can it get any cooler? We love when Art disciplines merge! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #music #solfege #signlanguage
Welcome to RFFS, where meditation in the forest is something students appreciate, and do on their own. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #yoga #meditation
Our future Architects build their strong arches! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Science time is always an awesome time! This week, our lower elementary students learned about how chemical changes affect the physical composition of matter. Stay tuned to see if making plastic from milk and vinegar, actually works. We will post the outcome soon! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #science #scienceisfun
Our Nature Instructor, Ms. Erica, teaches a super cool lesson on Biodiversity to our students. Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including the number of species, their genetic variation, and how they interact within ecosystems. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #biodiversity
Every now and then, it reaches 60-degrees in February!☀️ What a glorious day here at RFFS! We hope you had a great weekend and that the week ahead is truly wonderful! It’s going to be ab amazing week here, at RFFS! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
River Farm Forest School… Where even the games played are learning tools. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
In observance of President’s Day, school is closed today! We look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow.. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #presidentsday
River Farm Forest School… Where recess is still a thing😊 Yes, we are a Forest school and yes… even on wet days like today, there is still daily outdoor recess. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #recessmatters #outdoorrecess #yestorecess
Today marks the 100th day of school… the halfway point of the school year! In RFFS tradition, we are excited to see what pajamas the kiddos wear to school today! We have had such a wonderful and productive first half of the school year and are excited to finish out the school year strong… with amazing school spirit, awesome new adventures, more field trips, and more of The River Farm Way! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #100daysofschool #100thdayofschool
May we continue being an integral part of building the educational foundation for these bright, ambitious, students… the River Farm Way! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
We want to say a quick but sincere “THANK YOU” to everyone who showed up for our Open House on Saturday! It was truly great to meet all the prospective students and parents. So many truly long for a quality education with the full embrace of nature and emergent curriculum, for their children. We can’t wait to welcome you for 2024-25 school year! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Our school field trip yesterday to the Kennedy Center was a huge success! All the kiddos enjoyed the play, THE GIRL WHO BECAME LEGEND. The play will be running until February 11th. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #thegirlwhobecamelegend #kennedycenter #theater
This Saturday February 3rd‼️ Don’t miss our open house. Details on flier. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #openhouse
May we continue to live up to our school name, and be rooted daily in nature-based learning and activities. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Zoom school was a blast yesterday! Today our in-person school experience is on a delayed schedule… safety first! Looking forward to getting our day started shortly. Everyone, have a great and safe day! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Happy day after MLK Jr Day, all! Well, due to inclement weather❄️, in lieu of our daily in-person school experience, we opted for Zoom school this morning! Our school day started with Yoga together, per the usual and we are conducting separate breakout classrooms for each of our combined grade levels. And of course, in forest school fashion, we will strongly encourage everyone to get outdoors today and enjoy the snow! It’s going to be a productive school day, here at RFFS-Zoom! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #zoom #zoomschool #snowday
One of our Uppers shown here working on an exercise, studying pH in Science lab. The potential of Hydrogen (pH) is a staple in various scientific fields, such as chemistry, biology, and environmental science. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #science
So very grateful for our parents here at RFFS! Their welcomed involvement truly does make an incredible impact on our students, and the school at large! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #parentinvolvment .
Let’s make today and everyday, count… Doing what we love, learning new methods, being a Forest school! The River Farm Way! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Welcome back from Winter Break kiddos, Teachers, & parents. We are looking forward to the new frontiers of creativity, adventures, and learning to be encountered today and in this week ahead! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
We can’t believe how quickly 2023 passed us by! We are grabbing 2024 by the horns and full steam ahead. Looking forward to school being back in session tomorrow! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #happynewyear #welcome2024 .
We hope your Christmas Day was filled with lots of laughter and love. We embark upon our second week of winter break, gleefully. We look forward to school being back in session next week! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #winterbreak #christmas #christmasday2023
About a week into our two week Winter break and kinda missing the RFFS afternoon pick-up line! Anyone else? *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Today marks the first day of our Winter Break! School is officially OUT until we return on Tuesday January 2, 2024! Everyone enjoy and make amazing memories!! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #winterbreak
As our school week comes to an end, AND this is our kiddos final day of school for the start of Winter Break, we want to remind you of the OPEN HOUSE this evening at 6pm! We hope to see all prospective families come out in droves this evening. We can’t wait to meet you all🫶 *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #openhouse
Ms. Andrea teaches Kindergarten and First Grade. She is a valued member of our staff, who adds immense value to every aspect of our school culture! Meet her at the OPEN HOUSE tomorrow (12/15) at 6pm. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
T-minus two days, until our OPEN HOUSE!!! A do not miss event!! Zoom in on flier for full details! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #openhouse #admissions
Happy Friday all! It’s going to be an amazing day here at RFFS! We hope you all have a great weekend. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool .
Happy Monday! As we continue our RFFS daily adventures, we are excited for Parent-Teacher conferences all this week. Since we are a cooperative school, our parents are already very engaged in the daily functioning of our school. However, this is the time of year to hear specifically about student progress, discuss strengths and areas for improvement, and parents can be informed of ways to collaborate with Teachers to support their kiddo’s learning. Its definitely an exciting time of year! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #parentteacherconference
Our middle schoolers love Science! Here at RFFS, our students keep their curiosity thriving, by doing hands-on experiments, demonstrations, with nature and science based, interactive experiences. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #science #scienceiscool
Happy Monday all! We hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday. Our week long break was awesome! Looking forward to today…our first day back! I wonder what outdoor coolness the Teachers have in store for this week 😃 Also, don’t forget… Parents who have been checking us out on social media, our Winter Open House is coming up in a couple of weeks. Swipe left to check flier for details! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #adventures #outdoorlearning
Happy day after Thanksgiving everyone🍂 Enjoy your leftovers and Black Friday shopping 🛍️ We look forward to getting back to RFFS life as we know it, on Monday! Have a fantastic weekend! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #blackfriday #leftovers
⚠️ ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!!! If you’re interested in your child becoming one of our students for the 2024-25 school year, your chance is here‼️ Join us Friday DECEMBER 15th for our first Open House of the season!! From 6-8pm that evening, come meet our Teachers & families in person and apply right there on-site ! It’s going to be a great time! Zoom in on the flier for all pertinent details. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #openhouse #schoolopenhouse #admissions #Fall2024
School is closed today and the remainder of this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a wonderful time with family & friends! We look forward to seeing our students, teachers, and parents here at RFFS again, next Monday! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #thanksgiving #thanksgivingbreak #thanksgiving2023
Can anyone guess what greatness is about to be created here? I’ll give you a hint… School is out all next week for Thanksgiving break. What types of things do students normally create during the week of Thanksgiving that they won’t be in school next week to do?🤔 All answers welcomed! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #artsandcrafts #thanksgivingbreak
What cool things will be dug up today? At River Farm Forest School, we encourage our students to be adventurers… to bring out their inner Archaeologist. To learn through nature and to build with one another. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool
Students made their own terrariums and vivariums! A little bit of nature in a jar. Science is cool! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #scienceiscool #terranium
A little lower and upper case practice for our youngest students. Looking good 😊 Go Kinders… GO!!!! *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #lowercase #uppercase #handwriting
Today, school is closed in observance of Veterans Day. We appreciate all the Veterans… their service to our country and their sacrifices. *Feel free to visit our website for more information on our school. Link is in bio. • • • #RiverFarmForestSchool #cooperative #ForestSchool #RFFS #learningoutside #handsonlearning #ForestSchoolUSA #emergentcurriculum #outdoors #Elementary #childledlearning #alexandriamoms #alexandriaschools #theriverfarmway #privateschool #farmschool #alternativeschool #natureschool #veteransday #veteransday2023