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AMI Forest School 🌳Learning, exploring, & growing in God's creation.
🌿Raising curious minds, capable hands, & faithful hearts.
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🍃Some of our classes for this school year have already filled!🌲 But we still have limited openings available in other cl...
08/30/2026

🍃Some of our classes for this school year have already filled!🌲 But we still have limited openings available in other classes—and there’s still time to join us before our semester begins September 8!

At AMI Forest School, we intentionally maintain a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Smaller class sizes allow our teachers to truly know their students, give them individualized attention, and create the kind of hands-on, relationship-centered learning environment that makes forest school so special. 🤎
Because of that, though, space is limited.

🌿 Is your child’s class already full?
We’d still love to hear from you! You can join our waitlist for next school year and be among the first families contacted when enrollment opens.

🌱 Have a little one who isn’t quite old enough yet?
You can join the waitlist too! If you’re already thinking ahead to next year, we’d love to have your family on our list.

And if you have a school-aged child and have been wondering whether AMI Forest School might be the right fit, now is a wonderful time to reach out. Come learn, explore, get muddy, ask questions, discover, and grow with us. 🌲🤍

Enrollment information:
AMI365.org/education/forest-school

At AMI Forest School, 10:1 isn’t just a number—it changes the way we teach. 🌿With a student-to-teacher ratio of just 10:...
08/28/2026

At AMI Forest School, 10:1 isn’t just a number—it changes the way we teach. 🌿

With a student-to-teacher ratio of just 10:1, our teachers have the opportunity to truly know their students: how they learn, where they excel, where they need additional support, and when they’re ready for a greater challenge. 💡

Smaller class sizes allow us to:
• Provide more individualized instruction
• Adapt lessons to different learning levels and needs
• Identify gaps in understanding more quickly
• Offer additional support or enrichment when needed
• Spend more meaningful one-on-one time with each child
• Build strong teacher-student relationships that support learning

Rather than expecting every child to move through material in exactly the same way or at exactly the same pace, we have the flexibility to meet students where they are and help them move forward.🙌🏻

Because high-quality education isn’t simply about delivering a curriculum.
It’s about knowing the child you’re teaching. 🤍🌲

Muddy boots. Clear minds. 🌿🥾Sometimes learning looks like pencils, books, and a quiet classroom.And sometimes it looks l...
08/27/2026

Muddy boots. Clear minds. 🌿🥾

Sometimes learning looks like pencils, books, and a quiet classroom.
And sometimes it looks like muddy boots 🥾 , scraped knees, sticks in pockets 🪾, and children coming back inside with rosy cheeks. 💕

Time outdoors gives children something their growing bodies desperately need: movement, fresh air, sensory experiences, challenge, and space to explore.

They climb. They balance. They dig. They notice. They wonder. They solve problems. They use their whole bodies—and their whole minds. ✨
And after all that movement and exploration? They’re often better prepared to settle in, focus, and engage with academic learning.🙌🏻

At AMI Forest School, outdoor time isn’t a break from education.
It’s part of the education. 🌲🤎

So yes—we expect a little dirt.
- Because sometimes muddy boots come with wonderfully clear minds. 🥾

✨Children are naturally full of wonder.✨A tiny mushroom 🍄‍🟫 pushing through the soil. The intricate pattern of a leaf 🍁 ...
08/27/2026

✨Children are naturally full of wonder.✨

A tiny mushroom 🍄‍🟫 pushing through the soil. The intricate pattern of a leaf 🍁 . A bird 🐦 calling from somewhere high in the trees. A caterpillar 🐛 discovered beneath a log. Things we might walk past without a second thought can stop a child completely in their tracks.

And in those moments of wonder 💭 , there is an opportunity for something deeper.

At AMI Forest School, we believe nature 🌿 is more than a beautiful setting for education—it is one of the places children can encounter the fingerprints of their Creator.

When children have the time to slow down, observe, explore, and ask questions about the world around them, we can point their curiosity back to the One who made it.

The more closely we study creation, the more reasons we find to stand in awe of the Creator. 🌲🤍

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” — Psalm 19:1

There’s more than one way to find your place in the forest. 🌲🤍Every family is different—and every child’s educational jo...
08/21/2026

There’s more than one way to find your place in the forest. 🌲🤍

Every family is different—and every child’s educational journey looks a little different too. That’s why AMI Forest School offers several ways for families to become part of our learning community.

🌿 Full-Time K–4
A Christ-centered, whole-child education where strong academics meet hands-on learning, meaningful work, movement, and time in nature.

🌱 Part-Time Kindergarten
A gentler introduction to school for our youngest learners, with opportunities to learn through play, exploration, movement, and wonder.

🍂 Forest Fridays Homeschool Co-op
Homeschool families can join us Fridays from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM for a morning of outdoor learning and adventure—whether we’re exploring the forest or heading out on a field trip!

Whether you’re looking for a full-time school home, a part-time kindergarten experience, or simply a way to add more nature, community, and hands-on learning to your homeschool week, there’s a place for you here.

➡️ Spots are filling up! Be sure to register your child soon or contact us if you need more info 🤍

🌲 Come find your place in the forest.

Message us to learn more about any of our programs or enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year. 🤍

🌿“What does a Forest School education actually look like?” 🤔 - It’s a question we love answering—because Forest School i...
08/14/2026

🌿“What does a Forest School education actually look like?” 🤔 - It’s a question we love answering—because Forest School is about so much more than simply taking learning outside.

➡️At AMI Forest School, we believe children thrive when education nurtures the whole child.

That means strong academics AND room to explore. 🧭
Movement AND meaningful learning. 📖
Challenge AND support. 💪🏻
Curiosity AND structure. 🧠
Time to play, discover, wonder, problem-solve, create, and grow.

And woven through it all is our desire for children to know their Creator 🕊️ more deeply through the incredible world He has made. 🤍

These five pillars represent so much of what we hope to cultivate in our students:
🌱 Whole-child development
✝️ Christ-centered learning
📖 Strong academics + active learning
💪🏻 Confidence, resilience & character
🏃🏻‍♀️ Healthy bodies + 🧠 ready minds

We aren’t simply preparing children to PERFORM well in school. We want to help raise capable, curious, resilient young people who know how to think, learn, persevere, serve, and recognize God’s hand in the world around them. 🤍

This is education with room to move, room to wonder, and room to grow. ✨

Come experience AMI Forest School for yourself. 🌲

08/14/2026

🌿When children have opportunities to move their bodies, explore, climb, build, observe, create, and simply breathe fresh air 💨, they’re doing much more than “playing outside.” They’re practicing problem-solving🤔. Building confidence 💪🏻. Developing curiosity🧐. Learning to navigate challenges. And giving their minds🧠 and bodies 🏃🏻‍♀️ opportunities to REGULATE.

➡️And when children are regulated, engaged, and curious, they are better prepared to LEARN. 🤍

That’s one of the beautiful things about 🌲Forest School: movement, play, exploration, and academics don’t have to compete with one another. They work TOGETHER.

We believe children were made to move, wonder, explore, and discover—and sometimes the very best classroom has no walls. 🌲🍂

08/13/2026

🌿Jessica Ferraz - Administrative Assistant

Jessica developed a heart for ministry through an international upbringing and a family dedicated to Christian service✝️. Born in England🇬🇧 and spending part of her childhood in Switzerland🇨🇭, she later moved to Michigan🌲when her father accepted a pastoral position.

Jessica graduated from Academy in British Columbia before earning a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. During her studies, she served as a student missionary in Austria 🇦🇹 , where her desire to use her gifts in support of ministry continued to grow.
�At Advent Mission Institute, Jessica serves in a variety of administrative 💻 and financial roles, while also supporting the educational ministry and assisting with organizational events and day-to-day operations.
As an administrative assistant for the Forest School, she operates to support the teachers and communicate ✉️ with parents. She will also be assisting with teaching music 🎶 to the children, utilizing her deep love for music and singing.🎵

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys singing, gardening 🌺 , hiking 🥾 , swimming in the ocean 🌊 , and spending meaningful time with family and friends❤️.

🌿At AMI Forest School, we recognize the unique mind God gave each child. We create individualized learning to each stude...
08/12/2026

🌿At AMI Forest School, we recognize the unique mind God gave each child. We create individualized learning to each student and cultivate hands-on academic experiences. This experiential learning is a research-based teaching style that creates memorable experiences, encouraging the student to engage in learning, rather than just memorize.

We would love to talk with you more about Forest School! Feel free to email, call, or check out our website for more information. 🌿

08/11/2026

🌲 AMIFS Experience Tour! 🌲

Thank you to all the wonderful families who joined us in the forest last week! We had such a great turn out 🤗 it was truly a privilege to meet all of you.

If you missed the tour, it’s not too late! Give us a call or email to schedule a private tour for your family. We’d love to show you what AMI Forest School is all about. 🌿

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3858 E. Snow Road
Berrien Springs, MI
49103

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