Category Archives: Nature


Water is Life: Everywhere the Water Flows, We Can Plant a Tree to Grow…


Our own backyard here in Boulder County is the direct connection to our approach to water at Treehouse Learning and as residents of the Front Range Water Shed. At the Western Edge of the county in an area now known 

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Nature-Based Learning, and What’s So Great About Waneka Lake? 


At Treehouse Learning, we don’t take our beautiful location in Eastern Boulder County for granted! Especially our close proximity to Waneka Lake Park, an amazing wildlife gem nestled in the City of Lafayette. Not only do we get to borrow 

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Environmental Literacy and Nature-Based Learning


STEAM, Environmental Literacy, and Future Careers as Part of Early Childhood Education At Treehouse Learning, our curriculum integrates STEAM, as well as all academics, into nature-based learning. In fact, in our whole brain, whole person, whole planet approach, all learning 

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Water is Life: Whole-Brain Integration, Hydration, and Holistic Water Relationships


At Treehouse Learning, we begin our day with Big Circle, a community gathering in the Big Room for a whole-program morning routine embedding music, movement, play, and whole-brain learning opportunities via relationship and community. After our unique Treehouse Learning Welcome 

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Wired by Nature- How outside playtime optimizes whole-person development


The research is clear and overwhelming that children were designed by nature to benefit from immersion and experiences in nature. Ample outdoor time for children functions effectively as a multivitamin for our brains, bodies, and souls.  In his seminal work, 

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