This page is for those interested in nature and forest based preschool and kindergaten education.
The Victoria Nature School is opening it's doors September 2013! The program offers full day as well as half day options, 5 days a week. Mornings will be spent in the forest or beach and afternoons based out Gordon Head Rec Centre, where there will be an indoor and outdoor nature based classroom model.
08/12/2026
How will you model these today?
Children learn who we are, not what we say.
✨ Mark your calendars! ✨
RIE Foundations: Theory & Observation
🗓Sept 5 – Oct 10 Saturdays with Jill Getto Lee
⏰ 9 am – 4 pm PST
💻 Online
08/12/2026
Does your child need extra reading and writing support before the school year starts?
Enroll them in fun, engaging summer tutoring at the Learning Curve!
We offer Multi- Sensory Tutoring and Online Remedial Programs:
(Like the 5LEXIA program) designed for Children and Youth with learning disabilities
Academic Skills Program - Our Academic Skills program is designed to give students the opportunity to develop their abilities in a wide range of skills.
Initial Assessment: $100
Per One-on-One Session : $50
Building confidence. Unlocking potential. Inspiring Success.
A stronger summer for a brighter future!
Contact us ldasvi.bc.ca
08/09/2026
Yes please!
What children need most during the school day. In order. 📐
Notice what sits at the base. Not circle time. Not worksheets. Not calendar drills or assessments.
When physiological needs are met and a child feels safe, connected, and trusted, their nervous system can actually settle enough to learn. Not before.
Then child-led play and outdoor time whenever possible. We would actually encourage merging these two whenever possible (child-led play outside), but recognize that outdoor accessibility looks different depending on your setting and community). Then teacher-guided experiences. The smallest slice for a reason.
Notice what isn't on here at all: Circle time. Worksheets. Calendar drills. Assessments. Flashcards. Not an accident.
The order matters more than we were taught. When children are dysregulated and disengaged, the answer is almost always found at the base of this pyramid, not at the top.
08/09/2026
Our educators are on summer break resting and recharging. Some are working other jobs before we begin back together again in September!
07/18/2026
Our last week of summer camp is coming up. It's been a treat to welcome students back and meet a few new faces too.
07/09/2026
Anger is here. Sadness is here. I will help.
"A very wise parent says to their children, 'I can see there's upset there, there's emotion there. I can see there's frustration that needs to be expressed. Here, let me help you get it out in ways that won't get you into trouble.' That is the template; that's where we always start." - Dr. Gordon Neufeld
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See free lectures and talks by Gordon Neufeld - link in bio
07/08/2026
For the next 3 weeks we welcome happy campers! Sooooo much research to do.
07/06/2026
Summer camp has begun! And we're full.
Watch for bubbles, beach fun and bliss in the hammock.
06/25/2026
Fox Den kids had a special field trip to Elk Lake! They learned how to fish. Thank you freshwater society
06/03/2026
This week Fox Den hosted a Fun Fair and invited Robin's Nest to join! There were crafts, obstacle courses and more.
Did you know we host kids 3-10 years old?