Where Learning Grows, Naturally
From Our Roots to Yours — A School Built by Moms.
Where Learning Grows, Naturally
From Our Roots to Yours — A School Built by Moms.
About Evergreen Children's Academy
Nature Based
Nature Based
Nature Based
At Evergreen Children’s Academy, set on the Marin Art and Garden Center’s 11-acre campus, children learn through nature with daily outdoor exploration, hands-on discovery, and a focus on curiosity and conservation.
Curriculum
Nature Based
Nature Based
Using an Emergent Curriculum, teachers observe each child’s interests and design play-based, individualized activities that foster curiosity, creativity, and development across all learning areas.
Program
Nature Based
Materials
The classroom is thoughtfully arranged for children to independently choose, complete, and return their work, while teachers act as quiet observers—building trust, offering support when needed, and fostering a calm environment where children lead their own learning.
Materials
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Materials
All materials are child-sized, safe, and naturally sourced—often gathered from the Garden—and are carefully rotated by teachers to keep the classroom engaging, inspiring, and developmentally challenging year-round.
About Us
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Daily Schedule
Executive Director Emma Norris and Director Katie Hodgson lead Evergreen Children’s Academy with warmth, experience, and a shared commitment to creating a nurturing, play-based environment where children, families, and teachers thrive together.
Philosophy
Evergreen Children’s Academy is a 100% child-focused program. From the way the classroom is arranged to the approach to curriculum to the way we speak to the children, everything is done with the children at the forefront.