Joseph Sears School

The Joseph Sears School Outdoor Classroom provides students with an outdoor space for hands-on exploration, inquiry, discovery and garden-based learning in all grades K-8 in areas of practical arts, core subjects, social emotional, and health. Surrounded by native plants, butterfly and rain gardens, vegetable and herb beds, fruit bushes and trees, students develop an understanding and curiosity about the natural world. In addition during practical arts classes, students develop an understanding of where our food comes from with the farm-to-table concept - plant, harvest, eat (and enjoy!). Farm-to-table lessons are supported with our partnership with the Organic Gardener to increase students’ making healthier food choices and connecting to their planet and food. Additionally, the mission of our school's new strategic aligns with our goals in the outdoor classroom to "empower children to pursue their passions, reach their full potential and embrace a spirit of curiosity, creativity and courage."