At the Kitsap Memorial Campus children enjoy the expansive group campsite which is a combination of wide open spaces and forest, as well as a beach along the hood canal which fosters rich imaginative play. Children enjoy two trails that lead off of the group campsite where they encounter biodiversity and deepen their sense of wonder.
I'm INTERESTEDAt forest preschool the children visit the same woodland on a regular basis and are given the freedom to play, opportunity to explore and learn about the natural environment, and support while learning how to handle risks, solve problems, and cooperate with their peers. Preschool runs all year, where children learn and play in the woods in all weather: sun, rain, snow, warm and cold, (barring high winds or other extreme weather). As the forest is ever changing, each day brings new and different exploration opportunities. Children play, learn boundaries – both physical and social - grow in confidence, and become self-starters. Children in this environment learn that there are different ways of solving problems and they develop their critical thinking skills daily. Learn more about Magnolia's Forest Preschool program.
Ages: 2.5-5 years old
Location: Kitsap Memorial State Park, Poulsbo WA
September 2023 - June 2024 - Enrollment Full
Ages: 2.5-5 years old
(Registration and Materials Fees due at registration)
Summer camp is a great time to try out forest school and see if your child loves it as much as we do!
Ages: 2.5-5 years old
Locations:
Kitsap Memorial State Park, Poulsbo, WA
Shine Tidelands State Park, Port Ludlow, WA
Time: 9:00-1:00
Days: Monday-Thursday
Dates:
Weeks 1-6 = $170 each
Camp t-shirt included!
Enrollment opens March 1 for current families. New Families will be invited to join based on waitlist status. Email our registrar for more information: info@magnoliaforestpreschool.com.
We would love to meet you! Each campus welcomes new families for tours regularly September-June so that you can see the forest school space, meet the site director, ask questions and get a taste for the Magnolia Forest Preschool experience! If you are a newly enrolled family, stay tuned for details about our Back to School Open House where you can meet the teachers and see the forest spaces.
Schedule VisitJeanie studied education at Central Washington University, where she earned double Bachelor degrees in Elementary and Special Education. She has over 22 years of experience working with ages ranging from preschool to high school, including having taught 5th grade on Bainbridge Island. She is currently a member of the Washington Nature Preschool Association because she believes in outdoor play and is a proud advocate.
Outdoor education provides such an immense opportunity to learn and grow, Jeanie loves that through this environment children are allowed to use their natural curiosity and creativity. Being outdoors gives them ample space, time, and freedom to follow their interests. She firmly believes that through play children develop cognitive skills, physical abilities, speech and language progress, and social emotional intelligence flourishes. Magnolia provides a rich opportunity for children to build relationships, resilience, and confidence that will carry them through their further education.
As a native to the PNW, Jeanie enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and camping with her family. Having homeschooled her two kids for many years, she’s witnessed the benefits of honoring the way children learn, allowing them freedom to pursue their interests, and access to nature. Her son, Joe, is a local high school student and her daughter, Samantha, is studying at CWU.
Anna holds a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from University of Marie Curie-Sklodowska in Lublin, Poland. Before moving to Washington in early 2017 she taught English as a second language in Poland and Germany for almost 10 years.
Throughout her teaching career she has always remained a learner first, but the most valuable lessons came from being a parent. She believes it's extremely important to let children become comfortable with the whole spectrum of emotions available to them in the earliest stages of their development. Providing a safe environment where they can freely interact with nature and their peers will help them become self-aware and respectful of themselves, others and the world around them.
Anna loves hiking and exploring Washington both solo and with her family. She's an avid yoga practitioner and a certified instructor. She's also a competitive strategy board gamer and an amateur piano and ukulele player.
Nathan graduated with an Associates degree in Pre-Nursing from Olympic College in 2019. After a change of degree paths, he is currently working on his Bachelor's degree in Zoology at Oregon State University.
Nathan has a long-standing passion for wildlife and ecology. Following his degree in Zoology, he is planning on pursuing a Masters degree in Education in order to teach Biology. He is very excited to have a chance to gain more experience working with children!
In his down-time, Nathan is an avid baker, writer, dog trainer, and natural history buff, as well as being a big fan of dinosaurs and other extinct megafauna. He also loves to travel; discovering this fascination with different landscapes after visiting Iceland and the Bahamas and learning about the ecosystems of Madagascar.
Ivy is a recent North Kitsap Highschool graduate looking to broaden her experience with children. Ivy loves to play music and finds it to be important that children expand their imagination through creative projects. She believes in letting children learn at their own pace, personally, and academically.
Attending her local community college, she will be studying business management to further her knowledge in how to run a successful business. Her hobbies include baking, playing guitar, and going on bike rides. As a first year teacher she is excited to see what she can teach a new generation but most importantly learn from this new generation.
Allie graduated from Central Wyoming College in 2017 with an associates degree in Outdoor Education and Leadership. Since then she has traveled around the world guiding hiking trips through deserts, mountain ranges, and glaciers. She has built experience teaching and guiding both kids and adults a variety of outdoor skills. The past 4 years of her teaching as been centered around early education, teaching both indoor and outdoor preschool classes.
Allie believes life in the outdoors provides physical and mental health, boosts confidence, and provides a joyful place for spontaneous learning. Allie loves being a facilitator of this learning through play, adventure, and discovery. She has loved seeing how children thrive and grow in the outdoors and is excited to be a part of the Magnolia Forest Preschool to continue her passion of teaching and inspiring children in nature.
In her free time you can typically find Allie surfing off our beautiful Washington coast, foraging for mushrooms, or working in her garden. When winter hits it’s time to pack away the wetsuit and pull out the snowboard! Never a dull moment in the Pacific Northwest!
At unique campuses across the Puget Sound Region in Washington, Magnolia children learn rain and shine. Preschool (ages 2.5-5) and Waldkinder (ages 5-8) programs meet September through June. We welcome lots of new friends at our summer camps, too!
SEE ALL LOCATIONSWe're so glad you're interested in enrolling your child at Magnolia! Families often have lots of questions, and we're here to help. Complete the interest form below, so we can support you in your journey toward forest school. You can also directly contact our Registrar, Taylor: info@magnoliaforestpreschool.com or Parent Liaison, Alex: alex@magnoliaforestpreschool.com.
I'm InterestedForest school can be the perfect fit for so many children because it is uniquely tailored to support their strengths and interests. We look forward to connecting with you and your child further. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and hope to see you in the forest soon!
