Philosophy

Running River School is dedicated to meaningful, intelligent, experiential and contemplative education. We are a small school that is able to balance every aspect of education: an excellent integrated academic program including all subjects; weekly time in nature; the Arts; contemplative practices; nourishing a foundation for life long health (physical fitness and homemade organic lunches); teaching life skills, and a strong emphasis on communication and social skills. We build community through parent involvement and education, and school service projects both locally and globally.

Overview

• Project based, experiential and academically integrated curriculum
• Mixed age classrooms with an excellent academic program that meets children where they are at
• Teaching Through Nature: Building a personal, life long relationship and connection to nature
• Personalized assessments
• Commitment to helping children communicate and navigate friendships
• Lifeskills: learning practical, hands-on, meaningful, useful work
• Health: teaching children what it is and how to keep it
• Physical Fitness: playing, hiking, skiing, rock climbing, Physical education (P.E.), yoga/dance
• Creativity: theater, music, art, writing, special projects and imaginary play
• Honoring the inner life through daily quiet time, time to reflect and engage life’s deeper questions
• Service and community projects
• Classroom parent involvement