
Welcome to Dragonflies and Daisies at Firefly Farm!
Our Program
At Dragonflies & Daisies on Firefly Farm, we honor childhood as a time of wonder, discovery, and deep connection. Guided by an emergent curriculum, our days unfold from the interests, questions, and ideas of the children, allowing learning to develop naturally through meaningful experiences.
Whether tending a garden, observing a chicken, building beneath the shade of an old tree, or following a trail of curiosity through the fields, children are invited to explore the world with all their senses.
Through these experiences, they develop important social-emotional skills, build confidence and independence, strengthen early literacy and numeracy foundations, and learn to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve with others.
We believe that when children are given the time, space, and freedom to wonder, they develop not only essential early childhood competencies, but also creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Daily Rhythm
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Arrivals & Parent/Caregiver Sign-In
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Choice Time Indoors
(Art, Math, Science, Sensory, Literacy, Blocks, Fine Motor, Dramatic Play, Music)
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Group Meeting
Introduce Topic for Exploration & Get Ourselves Ready to Head Outside
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Picnic Snack & Outdoor Exploration
(Art, Dramatic Play, Mud Kitchen, Gross Motor, Botany/Biology, Literacy)
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Return to the Classroom
Clean Up and Prepare for Lunch
11:45 AM – 12:40 PM
Lunch & Choice Time
(Art, Math, Science, Sensory, Literacy, Blocks, Fine Motor, Dramatic Play, Music)
12:40 PM – 12:50 PM
Clean-Up
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM
Goodbye Circle & Departures

“There must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony, and the beauty in nature.”
“Play is the highest form of research.”


“Our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent, and, most of all, connected to adults and other children.”
“No space is too beautiful for children.”


