Inspiring outdoor education for curious young minds in Maryville, Tennessee. Forest preschool, Forest School (kindergarten through 2nd grade), and homeschool enrichment rooted in play, wonder, and the natural world.
About Foothills Forest School
At Foothills Forest School, we aim to inspire a love for nature and lifelong learning in children. Our forest school approach fosters creativity, resilience, and confidence through outdoor experiences.
Creating open-ended space that allows for development, with an approach rooted in play that meets the unique needs of the individual child to be seen and nurtured. Outdoor classrooms harmoniously align educational goals with the innate curiosity and inherent need for outdoor play we see in young children.
Our school aims to diversify education for our next generation and empower them to develop a strong sense of self and their impact on our world.
What Families Say
“Our child’s life is enriched with knowledge, outdoor experiences with nature, connection, learning, and play time with friends. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to teach and care for the children, while outdoors, rain or shine. We are thankful for Foothills Forest School!”
— FFS Parent
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Once a month: the themes, games, and songs the children are learning, with photos and seasonal highlights from the woods. Grandparents and extended family are welcome too.