JuneBugs Forest School

June Bugs has been designed pulling pedagogy from Scandinavian Forest Schools, Waldorf, and Colorado State Standards for ECE.  This program aims to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world. The curriculum is emergent, holistic, focusing on child-led outdoor play and exploration, community building, mindfulness, and problem-solving. Children will explore the ecology of the park through mindful observations, art, problem-solving activities, and most importantly PLAY!

June Bugs is NOT a licensed childcare provider in the state of Colorado.  JuneBugs operates under the family and friends exemption by maintaining a 4:1 ratio. There is currently no outdoor preschool license in the state of Colorado. 

Play Based: JuneBugs provides time for children to engage in play that is freely chosen, personally directed, and intrinsically motivated. 

Inquiry  Based: JuneBugs allows children to freely explore the environment and bases activities off what the children are interested in,

Risk Taking: JuneBugs provides a safe environment for children to explore and take calculated risks. 

Nature Based: JuneBugs is outdoors in all weather conditions. Children are encouraged to be mindful and explore their environment. 

Long Term: JuneBugs preschool is run as a long-term process with regular sessions so children are able to see the changes throughout the seasons and form a deep connection with their environment. 

Holistic: JuneBugs nurtures the physical, cognitive, social, linguistic, and emotional development of children.