Giving Tree School

02/25/2026

🌳Summer Fun at Giving Tree!

Don’t miss your chance to register your child for a summer of outdoor adventures, imaginative play, and new friendships.🔎

Supported by our expert teaching staff, children will spend their time exploring the outdoors through hand-on activities and play. Summer weeks at Giving Tree School are open for children aged 2.9-5 years of age.

Register today for a summer of magical memories at Giving Tree: www.givingtreeschool.org/summer

07/06/2025

https://www.recorder.com/From-Shanghai-to-Gill-How-teaching-models-of-education-can-span-continents-62108589

News of our May visit from teachers in Shanghai! Good to keep remembering that we have much in common with people from all around the world.

Barbara Yue traveled more than 7,000 miles from Shanghai to visit the Giving Tree School in Gill.

07/03/2025

There are great opportunities available at Giving Tree right now. Have a look!

07/01/2025

There are two great opportunities at Giving Tree. Have a look!

05/18/2025

Re-sharing a problem-solving story from Giving Tree and letting you know we still have slots for our Summer Camp! Contact Haley, [email protected]

04/24/2025

Outside play date at GivingTree School this Saturday, 10-12. Come see our Outdoor Classroom! 🌳

Nature offers powerful therapeutic benefits for young people, supporting healthy sensory integration through sights, sounds, and tactile experiences. From calming natural views and soft color palettes to the soothing sounds of birds and water, nature reduces stress and enhances focus, emotional regulation, and learning, as highlighted in this article in Community Playthings by Angela Hanscom.

As we approach Earth Day on April 22nd and the change of seasons, spend time looking into organizations within the Youth INC Nonprofit Partner Network that emphasize the importance of young people spending time in nature, such as Project Morry, Trail Blazers, and Fiver Children’s Foundation.

Learn more about the benefits of youth connecting with the great outdoors: https://bit.ly/3EsT6k2

12/03/2024

🌿 **This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Keep the Magic Alive at Giving Tree School** 🌿

The other day, one of our teachers shared the story of beautiful moment: a child, after weeks of observation, finally found the courage to hold an earthworm. Moments like these remind us why Giving Tree exists and why your support is urgently needed.

Our small nonprofit preschool is a special place where children hammer real nails, discover the wonders of nature, and learn life-changing skills like conflict resolution and emotional expression. But maintaining this magical place is becoming increasingly difficult.

The truth is: Tuition alone doesn’t cover our costs, and we struggle to keep Giving Tree care accessible to families.

Your gift this Giving Tuesday will make an immediate impact. It will help us keep our incredible teachers, sustain our unique approach to early education, and continue creating the kind of moments children carry with them for a lifetime.

👉 **Donate now and be a part of our sustaining community.** Every dollar matters, and every donation is 100% tax-deductible. Together, we can ensure that children in our community have access to the unique, nurturing, and nature-centered education they deserve.

With gratitude,
Haley Anderson, Program Administrator

💚 **givingtreeschool.org/give** 💚

12/01/2024

🌨️ Winter's First Tracks: A Giving Tree Story 🦊

Tomorrow morning, our children will arrive to find their familiar playground transformed – the first trace snowfall of the season lies across the Outdoor Classroom, waiting to be discovered. We can already imagine their excitement: little boot prints making criss-crossing trails, searching for the stories left behind by the creatures who’ve been visiting.

Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, and we're $7,600 away from our $10,000 goal. Your support does more than fund a school – it supports an entire approach to learning where every snowflake, every animal track is a lesson in wonder.

Help us continue our mission of outdoor learning and conflict resolution. Because education happens everywhere – especially where curiosity meets connection.

Donate now: www.givingtreeschool.org/give

11/22/2024

FINAL CALL: Spreading Joy Fundraiser Ends Today! 🌟
We've watched our preschoolers transform "movement" into meaningful community support. These past two weeks have been more than a fundraiser—they've been a celebration of how young learners can create real change.

We're **THIS CLOSE** to hitting $1,500 in our Spreading Joy fundraiser! Every dollar counts, and these last few contributions help us to keep the joy flowing:
🌟 Real classroom magic - indoors and outside
🎨 Tangible learning materials
🌿 Living wages for our talented teachers
🐥 Making the GT experience accessible to all families
❤️ Your gift supports our entire Giving Tree community!

Can you help us cross this milestone today? Even a small donation makes a big difference. Donate now and be part of our joy!
One more push can make a lasting difference. Donate now and be part of our Giving Tree story.
www.givingtreeschool.org/give

Donations At Giving Tree, we believe that children thrive when given the freedom to explore, create, and connect with the natural world. Your donation directly supports our unique outdoor learning environment and ensures that this transformative experience remains accessible to families in our commu...