Learning Outdoors, Indoors, and Together
Learning Outdoors, Indoors, and Together
At The Cooperative School, children experience an outdoor-in curriculum where exploration begins in our outdoor classroom and neighborhood green spaces, then flows naturally into newly-renovated indoor environments designed to extend curiosity and play. Our approach integrates nature-based learning, cooperative experiences, and community engagement to nurture confident, curious learners.
Discover a unique Nature-Based Preschool Experience Close-in the Washington, DC Area
Children come to the school from Takoma Park, Wheaton, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, and Washington, DC to spend their days discovering the natural world, building with open-ended materials, observing seasonal changes, and collaborating with peers. This is a nature-based preschool where inquiry, imagination, and creativity take center stage.
Parent Cooperative & Community Learning
Our cooperative model invites parents to participate alongside teachers, strengthening the community and offering parents a front-row view of their children’s learning while learning parenting tips to use at home. Children benefit from this broad and varied supportive learning environment, where relationships, collaboration, and mutual care are woven into every day.
Why Families Choose an Outdoor School
Families seeking an outdoor school experience value the connection between child-centered play, natural exploration, and community building. Children develop social-emotional skills, independence, and a lifelong love of learning while participating in a supportive and cooperative school culture.