Dragonflies and Daisies at Firefly Farm

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

Dragonflies and Daisies at Firefly Farm

“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.”

— Maria Montessori

“Play is the highest form of research.”

— Albert Einstein

Dragonflies and Daisies at Firefly Farm
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“Our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent, and, most of all, connected to adults and other children.”

— Loris Malaguzzi, Founder of the Reggio Emilia Approach

“No space is too beautiful for children.”

— Vea Vecchi, Renowned Atelierista and Studio Teacher

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