We believe early childhood education should honor the magic of childhood, the wisdom of the land, and the joy of community. Through food, farming, and forest play, Root and Rise helps children grow strong in body, nature, and curiosity.

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grow. eat. play. repeat.

Program Details

Child with glasses holding a magnifying glass, examining plants in a garden.

Tuesday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
While each day brings something new, our time together follows a gentle daily rhythm that helps children feel secure and engaged. This flow includes a balance of group connection, hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, creative projects, and nourishing breaks. By moving through familiar patterns without a strict timetable, we create space for curiosity, collaboration, and the natural unfolding of the day.
1 teacher per 5 students
- Daily connection between food grown and meals prepared
- Seasonal eating curriculum
- Hands-on cooking classes for students
- Farm-to-table lunches made with student-grown ingredients when possible
- Lessons on food systems, composting, and food justice
- Focus on real-world academics (math through measuring garden plots, science through natural observations, writing through journaling)
- Emphasis on community service: donations of farm produce to local families
- Seasonal farm festivals to engage families and the greater community
- Wildlife habitat restoration and sustainability projects

Learning Stations

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Music Station

Children learn the rhythms of nature with creative expression, including a joyful music class where students explore sound, movement, and storytelling through song.

Homestead Station

A hands-on, earthy space where children engage in meaningful, real-world tasks rooted in traditional practices and home life.

Discovery

A magical blend of hands-on creativity and natural exploration. This station is crafted to encourage open-ended discovery using the materials and environment around us.

Nature Exploration Station

Where curiosity runs wild as children explore the outdoors, investigate natural wonders, and build a love for science and nature.

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INTRODUCING

Miss Katrina

LEAD TEACHER

Hi there! My name is Miss Katrina, and I am so excited to be the lead teacher at Root and Rise. I’m thrilled to join Dusty and Riley as we work together to grow food and grow some amazing little learners.

I’ve been working with children for over 10 years, and for the past several years I’ve taught kindergarten at a play-based public school here in Southern Oregon. You may also recognize me from America’s Best Kids, where I previously coached gymnastics and now enjoy helping out at the front desk. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me in my garden, at the lake, floating the river, camping with friends, working on a puzzle, or cozying up with a good book and a matcha.

I am most passionate about giving kids a safe place to be exactly who they are, while helping them build confidence, resilience, and kindness. At Root and Rise, your children will spend their days in nature’s best classroom—digging in the soil, discovering how food grows, and exploring the world around them. Together, we’ll practice problem-solving, develop fine motor and social-emotional skills, and engage in other developmentally appropriate learning—all in ways that feel natural and joyful. Whether we’re cooking, gardening, creating art, or building with sticks and stones, every activity is designed to support their growth and spark wonder.

My greatest hope is that your children leave each day not only well-fed and happy, but also curious, confident, and inspired by the world around them. Together, we will cultivate responsibility, respect, kindness, and strength—all while fostering a deep love for nature and the joy of learning. I can’t wait to meet you!

Ready to dig in?

Join us at Root and Rise Farm School and watch your child grow through nature, play, and purpose.

Enroll today and let the learning take root.