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A nature school is an educational program where children spend the majority of their day learning through exploration, play, and hands-on experiences outdoors. Nature becomes the classroom, encouraging curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and a deep connection to the natural world.
At Liberty Hill Collective, children learn through a balance of outdoor exploration, guided discovery, storytelling, creative arts, movement, and age-appropriate academics woven naturally into their experiences.
Traditional preschools often spend most of the day indoors with learning centered around desks, worksheets, or teacher-directed activities.
Nature schools take learning outside. Children learn math through measuring sticks and counting acorns, literacy through storytelling and nature journals, science through observation and exploration, and social-emotional skills through collaborative play.
Research shows that outdoor learning supports:
Our goal is not simply to prepare children for kindergarten—it is to nurture capable, curious, and confident learners.
NOTE: All children must be fully potty trained before attending Liberty Hill Collective programs.
Nature School
9:00 AM–2:00 PM
3:30 PM–6:00 PM
Our Daily Rhythm:
9:00-9:30AM Outdoor Play
A gentle start to the day-- children arrive, settle in, and enjoy the outdoor play and connection.
9:30-10:00AM Catalyst in the Tranquility Garden
We gather in our tranquility garden to connect with nature and set our intentions for the day through yoga, meditation, stretching, and mindful movement_ gathering inspiration from the natural world around us.
10:00AM-12:00PM Plearning Block
Two one-hour rotations of nature-based learning using the Wild Learning curriculum:
12:00PM-12:30PM Lunch under the Oaks
12:30PM-1:30PM Community Circle
A rich, integrated block focused on Arts and creative expression, social-emotional learning and community and global connections
1:30PM-2:00PM Outdoor Play
Unstructured outdoor time to play, explore and connect before a calm and connected dismissal.
Yes.
Liberty Hill Collective follows the Liberty Hill ISD calendar for major holidays, school breaks, and closures. Families can expect a schedule that generally aligns with the local school district calendar while enjoying the unique benefits of a nature-based learning experience.
At Liberty Hill Collective, we believe children learn best when learning is meaningful, hands-on, and connected to the world around them.
Our program draws inspiration from nature-based educational philosophies and incorporates Wild Learning principles to provide rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Children engage in:
Learning is hands-on, meaningful, and connected to children's interests and experiences in the natural world.
Each day includes two dedicated academic learning blocks:
Children develop literacy skills through storytelling, phonemic awareness, letter exploration, nature journaling, read-alouds, vocabulary development, and meaningful language experiences connected to their outdoor discoveries.
Children build mathematical understanding through counting, measuring, sorting, patterning, estimating, graphing, problem-solving, and hands-on investigations using natural materials and real-world experiences.
In addition to these academic rotations, students engage in science, creative arts, social-emotional learning, free play, community building, and outdoor exploration throughout the day.
We invite families to view our Daily Rhythm on the Nature School page to see how academics, exploration, creativity, and play are intentionally woven together throughout the school day.
No.
While play is an essential part of childhood and learning, our program intentionally balances structured academic instruction, guided exploration, and child-led discovery.
Children participate in daily literacy and math learning experiences while also developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and independence through meaningful outdoor experiences.
At Liberty Hill Collective, play is not separate from learning—it is one of the ways children learn best.
Because Liberty Hill Collective’s Nature School is a part-time, active learning program, we do not include a scheduled nap period within our 9 AM–2 PM day. Our time together is intentionally designed around hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, creative play, movement, and connection.
We understand that every child is different, and some children may still occasionally need a moment to rest or reset. Our daily rhythm includes natural opportunities for quieter, lower-energy moments, and our stewards will always respond with care to a child who needs a break. However, families should know that we are not equipped to provide a formal nap period or individual daily nap schedule.
Yes. All children must be fully potty trained before attending Liberty Hill Collective programs.
Our program maintains a maximum enrollment of 24 students with at least two educators present.
Children may gather together as a community for activities, stories, celebrations, and collaborative learning experiences. Throughout the day, students also participate in smaller learning groups to support individualized instruction, meaningful relationships, and age-appropriate challenges.
Nature School Students
Please send:
A healthy snack will be provided during the program. Students should arrive ready to participate in movement, creative play, and theatrical activities.
Yes.
Our program intentionally supports kindergarten readiness through play-based and experiential learning. Children build foundational skills in literacy, math, communication, self-regulation, problem-solving, and independence.
Many studies have shown that children who attend play-based and outdoor learning programs often enter kindergarten with strong social-emotional skills, confidence, and a love of learning—important predictors of long-term success.
Outdoor learning is at the heart of our program.
Children spend the majority of their day outdoors whenever weather conditions are safe. Indoor spaces are used during periods of severe weather, heavy rain, extreme heat, or other conditions that make outdoor learning unsafe.
Our goal is to help children build comfort, confidence, and connection with the natural world through daily outdoor experiences.
Light rain often creates wonderful learning opportunities, and children may continue outdoor activities with appropriate rain gear.
During thunderstorms, severe weather, heavy rain, or unsafe conditions, children will move to indoor learning spaces where activities continue.
Safety is always our top priority!
We carefully monitor temperature, heat index, humidity, and weather conditions throughout the day.
To support safe outdoor learning, Liberty Hill Collective is investing in:
When weather conditions become unsafe, students transition indoors.
That's okay!
Nature School is designed to help children gradually build comfort, confidence, and familiarity with outdoor learning. Children are supported as they learn new skills, develop resilience, and discover the joy of exploring the natural world.
Probably!
Nature School involves exploring, creating, digging, building, observing, and learning outdoors. While we strive to keep children safe and comfortable, families should expect some dirt, mud, grass stains, paint, and evidence of a day well spent.
We recommend sending children in comfortable play clothes that can get messy.
Families are encouraged to provide a spare set of clothing that can be stored at school in case of accidents, water play, muddy adventures, or unexpected spills.
Safety is one of our highest priorities.
Our campus includes:
Children are taught age-appropriate risk assessment skills, helping them learn confidence while understanding how to make safe choices.
The safety and well-being of our students is a top priority.
Current and planned safety features include:
These improvements are part of our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for every child.
Nature schools believe in "managed risk," not unsafe risk.
Research shows that children benefit from opportunities to challenge themselves appropriately. Teachers closely supervise activities while helping children learn:
Children are never encouraged to participate in activities beyond their developmental abilities.
Liberty Hill Collective combines nature-based education with community connection, creativity, and whole-child development.
Our students benefit from:
We believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, adventure, connection, and joy.
Many children need time to feel comfortable in a new environment, and that's completely normal.
Our small program size allows educators to build strong relationships with each child and provide gentle support during transitions. We meet children where they are, helping them build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging at their own pace.
Our goal is for every child to feel safe, known, and valued as they become part of our community.
The safety and well-being of our students is a top priority.
We work closely with families to understand each child's individual needs and develop appropriate plans for participation whenever possible.
All Liberty Hill Collective staff members maintain First Aid and CPR certification and receive training in emergency procedures and student safety.
Additional health and allergy policies will be shared with enrolled families before the start of the school year.
Yes.
Our facility includes two student-accessible bathrooms, including one ADA-accessible restroom.
Teachers ensure children have regular opportunities to use the restroom throughout the day and provide support as needed for younger students.
Liberty Hill Collective
10 County Road 279, Liberty Hill, TX, USA
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