Support the growth of Escola da Floresta - Ourém

Support the growth of Escola da Floresta - Ourém

Support the growth project of Escola da Floresta de Ourém. Our project's growth plan was created based on the need to expand our facilities by building an extra classroom.

  • 770

    raised

    19% of 4 000€

    19 backers

  • 12/05/2023

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  • Not funded

    This project was unable to raise the required funds

Support the growth project of Escola da Floresta de Ourém. Our project's growth plan was created based on the need to expand our facilities by building an extra classroom.

The Escola da Floresta de Ourém started with a small group of 12 children, and currently has around 28 students.

Our non-profit organization is essentially made up of the strength and presence of parents and educators as a vital driver for the management and operation of the school.

The expansion of the project intends to respond to our already long waiting list and allow more children to have access to a learning path in communion with nature.

If you feel inspired by this initiative, we ask that you become part of our solution. Your support is vital for the future of this expansion project.

This growth plan was created from the need to expand our facilities with the construction of an extra classroom as well as the transformation of the school shed into a dining area. Most importantly, the project also encompasses the official recognition of the school by the Departement of Education.

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About the author

Associação Uma Escola na Floresta is a non-profit organization which  was created in July 2021. This Association was born from the dream of several families residing in the municipality of Ourém, to create an educational space in which children learn in connection with nature.

We assume ourselves as a Forest School, whose vision is centered on the child and which offers opportunities for holistic growth. This is an approach that builds confidence and self-esteem through student-inspired hands-on experiences in a natural environment.

The Forest School model develops different learning styles that respect children and young people in their individuality and uniqueness.

Budget and due dates

Structure for the classroom €3,631

PPL platform expenses: €369.00

  • One free entry to our Nature Workshops

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    10€ or more

    One free entry to our Nature Workshops

    The nature workshops take place once a month on Saturdays and are open to children from 3 to 7 years old. You will receive a digital voucher in your email.

    12 backers

  • Free enrollment in our online course "MAKING NATURE A CLASSROOM"

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    50€ or more

    Free enrollment in our online course "MAKING NATURE A CLASSROOM"

    The course takes place online in asynchronous format. Classes are recorded and will be accessible from the Google Classroom platform for a period of 1 year. The course consists of six online classes. Class schedule: Class 1 - Video - Reasons to hold your classes outdoors. Class 2 - Audio Podcast - The effects of daily restriction of movement. Class 3- Audio Podcast- How to teach Literacy and Mathematics outdoors. Lesson 4- Audio Podcast- - What small changes can I make to introduce nature into the classroom. Lesson 5 - PDF -Pack with lesson plans in nature for pre-school and primary school Lesson 6 - Video - Nature as an enhancer of reading and language Extra resources: PDF - Mud kitchens and their importance in educational spaces. Ebook - Understanding the schemas. You will receive a link via email to access the course that will be available for a period of 1 year.

    4 backers

  • 50% discount on our forest vacation programs.

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    100€ or more

    50% discount on our forest vacation programs.

    Our holiday programs take place during school breaks at Christmas, Easter and Summer. These sessions will have a lot of free play and children will be able to use their imagination; listening and studying nature, working in the earth and learning about it, working as a team; learn to assess risks; making artistic creations with elements of nature, making constructions, using tools, observing nature in spring. The days will be spent at Quinta da Casa Velha and in the fields surrounding the school. We will also light and cook on the fire, build shelters, feed the farm animals and participate in art and nature workshops. You will receive a discount voucher in digital format in your email.

    3 backers

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12/05/2023

Campaign ended

The campaign failed to raise the total amount

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 23:43

First five backers

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Campaign launched

13/03/2023

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