Farm-School Goals & Means
Goal |
Means |
Support the physical development, immunity and well-being of children and their growing bodies. |
Biodynamic food (chemical-free, highly nutritious, laden with life-forces); Aerobic activities; Integration with the natural world. |
Nurture the inner resources of children. |
Rhythms of nature and program activities. |
Build good social habits. |
Caring for land and animals together. |
Strengthening of will. |
Surmountable challenges; Enjoyable and rewarding work; Structured and disciplined farm and garden classes and practices; Good work habits. |
Gain an instinctive feeling for nature. |
Experiences in perception, reflection and imagination with the natural world. |
Spiritual being of the child meeting the spiritual being of the world. |
All the above. |
A life-long sense of mystery, awe, joy, appreciation, respect and responsibility for Life. |
All the above. |